The position of elderly citizens does not dependent only on the state, but also on the entire society, and the protection of their rights must be placed in the focus, which, in particular, requires the improvement of the economic and social rights of the elderly in Serbia, the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica…
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The Sixth national Moot Court competition in the field of protection against discrimination, which the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality organizes in partnership with the Open Society Foundation for students of law faculties in Serbia, took place in the courtrooms of the Administrative Court in Belgrade. At this year’s competition 17 teams were registered…
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On the occasion of the International Human Rights Day, Brankica Janković, the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, extended her congratulations to all citizens of Serbia, stressing that seven decades following the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, violations of enshrined rights still persist and that their purpose which is to protect the…
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Young people should learn from their early youth how to fight for their rights, how to express their opinion, while being responsible for themselves and for the community in which they live, and without insulting anyone, the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, said at a panel discussion dedicated to the situation and…
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Brankica Janković, the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality spoke at the presentation of the publication entitled Institutional Barometer developed by the Coalition prEUgovor, analyzing the work and operation of the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality which received support by the European Commission. Commissioner Janković expressed her appreciation for the suggestions and recommendations…
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The Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic spoke at the opening of the scientific conference “Sport, Health, Environment – Diplomacy in Sport” and emphasized the importance of equality in all areas of social life, assessing that, for five years already, this conference expresses a true need of every individual – the necessity for future…
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Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic participated in the panel “Human Rights Champions: Elderly People and Volunteerism” held on the occasion of the International Volunteer Day, where she congratulated the volunteers their day and discussed possible ways of reducing discrimination through the work of volunteers and representatives of organizations for the protection of the…
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In our society, we have a problem with misunderstanding and misinterpretation of independent institutions, as the instruments which should help the National Parliament and it also seems that MPs don’t understand how important mechanism they have available, said Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic at the forum “Independent and regulatory bodies – why they…
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The attitude towards vulnerable groups reflects the achieved level of respect for human rights and progress of every society, said the Commissioner for Protection of Equality, Brankica Jankovic, at the Central Celebration “For Life without Barriers”, which was organized by Hendi Center Koloseum. She reminded that for years now, disability has been among the most…
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Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic welcomed the initiative of Center for Research, Transparency and Responsibility (CRTA) that organizes programs for young students, journalists, youth in political parties and civil society activists, with support of OSCE Mission in Serbia, which provide them opportunity to learn about functioning of independent institutions in Serbia and their…
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