The arrest of a riding trainer and a famous stuntman suspected of rape and sexual harassment is the latest in a series of events showing that many women and girls are facing a huge problem and are most unsafe at places where they should be protected. The only way to fight against such shameful, inadmissible,…
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The right to human dignity is inviolable, and the protection of physical and psychological integrity is a prerequisite for life and the realization of our full potential as humans, emphasized the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, at the discussion of interested parties: Access to Justice for LGBTI+ persons in the Republic of…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Janković, with a delegation from the Commissioner, paid a study visit to Portugal as part of the project “Improving the Safety of Women in Serbia”, which is being implemented by the United Nations Agency for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (UN WOMEN), with the support of the…
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AWARD COMPETITION “BRIDGE OF UNDERSTANDING – INTERGENERATIONAL SOLIDARITY” On the occasion of celebrating October 1, the International Day of Older Persons, the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality is announcing a competition for the best literary work, artwork, and photography on the topic “BRIDGE OF UNDERSTANDING – INTERGENERATIONAL SOLIDARITY”. Elementary school 6th, 7th, and 8th…
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As negative stereotypes and prejudices are most easily created but also dismantled at an early age, it is extremely important to continuously teach children and youth about the values of respect for human rights and equality, said the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, addressing students at this year’s Mediamocracy camp. As the…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, participated in the Third Additional Meeting on the Human Dimension on the Protection of the Rights of Victims of Human Trafficking, which is being held in Vienna. At the panel “Combating human trafficking in cyberspace”, Commissioner Janković presented Serbia’s experience, which could be a small contribution…
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Protection from discrimination and improvement of the position of, through appropriate access to housing, education, work, and sources of income, must be high on the list of priorities of competent authorities and institutions, because these problems still decisively determine the position of the Roma national minority in our society, said the Commissioner for the Protection…
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Representatives of public authorities must have the skills and be sensitized to recognize and react to discrimination in a timely manner, especially when working with vulnerable social groups. We are talking about the poor, marginalized, and multiple discriminated citizens. All of them must be specially protected and supported by the competent authorities with whom they…
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Any activity aimed at increasing the employability and employment of women, especially those over 45, deserves strong support. Women are in a less favorable position than men in the labor market and are often exposed to multiple discrimination, especially if they are among those who the labor market perceives as older, insufficiently productive, and unprepared…
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On the International Pride Day the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Janković said that there is progress in protecting and improving the rights of members of the LGBT community, but that they are still faced with discrimination in the workplace, in front of public authorities, and in the field of health care. The…
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