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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Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic attended ceremony opening of the first Daily Hospice Center in Belgrade, which is the first such center in Serbia. Commissioner Jankovic pointed to the importance and significance of providing care and first aid to people in terminal phase of illness, as well as to their families, stressing…
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Fair and responsible society should provide conditions for all people to have dignified living and even possibilities to equally participate in social, economy, political and cultural life of community, stressed Commissioner for the Protection of Equality at the opening of the first regional conference „ Political and Electoral Participation of Persons with Disabilities“, organized by…
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Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic met with Ambassador of Germany in Belgrade, Thomas Schieb. Commissioner and Ambassador discussed about challenges, common for all institutions that deal with protection against discrimination in whole European Union. Jankovic thanked for the support in the previous period and stated that institution that she is heading successfully…
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Improving of employers knowledge about prohibition of discrimination and greater respect of differences are the vital for equal working environment and one of the important factors for successful business, stressed Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic at the opening of conference held on the occasion of presentation of UN Standards of Conduct for…
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