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COMMISSIONER AT THE UNVEILING OF A SCULPTURE DEDICATED TO WOMEN’S COURAGE

Every woman carries the courage that she should and must find in herself, said Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic on the occasion of the unveiling of a sculpture dedicated to women’s courage by artist Marko Ladjusic on the plateau in front of the Usce Center, created as part of Avon’s Say No to…

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Meeting of Commissioner and Ambassador of Netherlands

Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic had a meeting with Ambassador of The Kingdom of Netherlands Gilles Beschoor Plug to discuss the conditions in area of equality and protection from discrimination in Serbia. Commissioner Jankovic presented the most important activities of the institution of Commissioner for Protection of Equality to Ambassador Plug, with whom…

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COMMISSIONER AT THE “HOT CHAIR” ON PROBLEMS OF YOUTH

The voice of youth should be louder and we have to support and encourage them to participate more in decision making at all levels, said Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic at the conference on youth rights “Youth Rights Talks” which was held by United Nations Country Team in Serbia, Belgrade Center for Human…

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COMMISSIONER AT THE REGIONAL YOUNG LEADERS FORUM

Commissioner Brankica Jankovic participated in the 4th Regional Young Leaders Forum, held from 22-24 November in Novi Sad, organized by European Movement in Serbia and Belgrade Fund for Political Excellence. In direct discussion with young people, many issues were tackled, such are the role of education in increasing of life chances, equality and better life,…

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COMMISSIONER IN THE PARLIAMENT ABOUT EDUCATION OF NATIONAL MINORITIES

Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic attended the meeting of Board for Education, Science, Technological Development and Informational Society of the National Parliament that organized public hearing on the topic: “Education in Languages of National Minorities“. Commissioner presented the work of institution upon complaints filed by citizens to the members of national councils of…

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COMMISSIONER ABOUT BUSINESS TAILORED BY FAMILY NEEDS

Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic spoke about exact state measures, which could influence wider implementation of business culture that protects the family, at the conference „Business Tailored By Family Needs“, organized by Business Info Forum with support of UNICEF in Serbia. It is necessary to amend laws, firstly the Law on Financial Support…

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COMMISSIONER SUPPORTED YOUTH PLATFORM „U-REPORT“

In order to improve position of youth in the society and to make them really feel as equal members of the community, it is necessary first to hear them carefully and then to understand their point, said Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic at the presentation of youth platform “U-Report”, held on the occasion…

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COMMISSIONER AT THE CONFERENCE ON NEW MEDIA

Is there more peer violence today, are social networks safe for children and what we can do about that, were main topics at the panel discussion at regional Brave New Media Forum, organized by Deutche Welle Academy, with Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic and Tijana Milosevic, researcher at the National Anti-Bullying Center from…

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Working Meeting of Commissioner and Norwegian Ambassador

Commisisoner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic had a meeting with newly appointed Ambassador of Norway Jorn Eugen Gjelstad. They discussed the current situation in the area of protection against discrimination and the most important activities of the institution of Commissioner which are aimed to improve the equality in Serbia. In constructive and cordial discussion,…

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COMMISSIONER – WE NEED DIALOGUE FOR SOCIETY TO PROGRESS

We use word “dialogue” too often and we use it as a tool, without perceiving its aim, because if we want discussions to lead to a goal it is necessary to make compromises and there are less people ready to do so, said Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic at a conference “Active Citizens…

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