Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic and Ombudsman for Gender Equality of the Republic of Croatia Višnja Ljubicic held a meeting in Opatija, on the occasion of the presentation of a new international project “Cooperation for Equality – Human Rights Closer to Citizens”. Two institutions will participate in the implementation of this project…
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Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Jankovic, officially opened a three-day Mixer Festival, which is this year being held under the symbolic slogan “The Hug”. She said that the previous year has put us all to the test at a global level. A year in which we missed many things, but we mostly longed…
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Efficient, pluralistic and independent national institutions are among the most important pillars of any democratic society, because they represent a signpost for improving the situation in the areas of equality and protection of human rights, said Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic at the conference marking the 20th anniversary of the Council of Europe…
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Art knows no gender, nationality or religion, and as such, is a true advocate of change. In the case of our institution, art is a great driver for many of our activities aimed at promoting tolerance and equality, said Commissioner Brankica Jankovic at the opening of the exhibition of young LGBT artists, held on the…
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Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic met with representatives of the Youth Theater Novi Sad to discuss the initiative to develop education on the dangers to which children are exposed on the street, such as trafficking, violence, discrimination and psychoactive substances, all in order to protect rights, equality and education of children in Serbia….
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Due to the problems faced by members of vulnerable groups during the state of emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality sent 312 recommendations of measures and 12 initiatives to public authorities, said Commissioner Brankica Janković at the presentation of the National Organization of Persons with Disabilities research on…
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Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Janković and the President of the Steering Board of the National Youth Council of Serbia Uroš Savić Kain signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in order to improve equality and the position of young people in the Republic of Serbia, as well as prevent discrimination against young people. After…
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Independent and functional equality institutions have a major role in the process of improving the situation in the area of equality, which is why it is necessary to make additional efforts to consistently implement the recommendations of measures addressed to public authorities, multi-sectional approach to combating discrimination and strengthening the capacity of the institution of…
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The importance of education in scientific and technological areas, as well as digital and technological literacy, is growing rapidly and therefore it is necessary to encourage the development of non-formal types of education that would be accessible to children and young people, especially those from marginalized social groups, said Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica…
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Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic held a webinar on topic “Protection from discrimination in the educational process” for attendees of Research Station Petnica, high school pupils and students involved in educational programs of RSP. Commissioner presented the work and role of Commissioner for Protection of Equality, concept of discrimination, evidencing process and protection…
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