Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic participates in the international expert conference on human rights of older persons, dedicated to new challenges and opportunities due to technological development, which is held in Vienna 12-13 November. Main conference topics are questions and solutions related to “Robotics & Automation – Implications for Human Rights” and…
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Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic participated at the 11th regular Annual Assembly of European Network of Equality Bodies (EQUINET). Commissioner said that the Republic of Serbia has reached European standards in protecting citizens against discrimination, but that it faces similar challenges as other developed European countries. Jankovic stressed that the equality in…
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Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic spoke at the second AFA Women Leadership Summit, which started with round table dedicated to women economy empowerment through innovations and technology. Commissioner Jankovic emphasized that girls in Serbia make 56% of total graduated students. They make 26% in IT sector and 37% of graduate engineers. Nevertheless,…
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By performing the activities within its competences, but also with a proactive approach, Commissioner for the Protection of Equality intends to fully protect and affirm the principles of equality, equal opportunities and tolerance, using all its powers drawn from the Law on the Prohibition of Discrimination, stressed Commissioner Brankica Jankovic at the conference on the…
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Commissioner for the Protection of Equality organized a seminar for media representatives on reporting on issues of discrimination, equality and respecting of fundamental human rights in the Republic of Serbia. The aim of the seminar is to educate journalists on how to take a proactive approach and contribute through their reporting to education of general…
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Awareness about tolerance is developed from the early childhood and that is why children and the young are key stakeholders for the improvement of equality in the whole society, said Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic at the meeting with new UNICEF Director in Serbia Regina de Dominicis. Commissioner and UNICEF Director stressed…
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Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic, spoke at the conference “Existing Support and Assistance Program for Families of Dementia” stressing that dementia is one of the common diseases of elderly worldwide and that providing support to the patients and their families is a global challenge. The Commissioner stated that establishing a diagnosis without…
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“Equal treatment of all citizens by the police in the performance of law-related tasks of police officers is of great importance for the functioning of the state and rule of law” stressed Commissioner Jankovic at the opening of new education cycle for police officers on recognizing and combating discrimination. At the same time, she reminded…
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Men and women do not have equal opportunities in the labor market in Serbia, said Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic at the panel “Discrimination against women in labor relations” within the 6th National Conference of the Women’s Parliamentary Network, held in the Serbian Parliament. The Commissioner pointed out that women in Serbia…
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Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic met with Ambassador of Australia in Belgrade Ruth Stewart. Commissioner and Australian Ambassador discussed the possibilities for cooperation in area of strengthening of equality and suppression of discrimination, which require huge dedication, knowledge, exchange of experiences and mutual support. Ambassador Stewart expressed support to institution of Commissioner…
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