“We honor the memory of Vesna Baur, a tireless collaborator, friend, and partner, whose strength inspired and continues to inspire all of us to change our community and society for the better,” said the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, at the gathering held on the anniversary of the death of the founder…
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“They often tell me that women have ‘more of a say’ today, but when we scratch beneath the surface, we realize that women’s voices about the violation of their rights are still not heard enough due to fear of judgment, losing their job, or the silence of those around them,” said Commissioner for the Protection…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, spoke about the importance of a sensitized approach in police work at the seminar “Recognizing and Responding to Discrimination”, held in Vrnjačka Banja. The seminar gathered police officers from seven police directorates across Serbia – Kraljevo, Čačak, Prijepolje, Kruševac, Jagodina, Valjevo, and Užice – who face…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, visited the SOS Children’s Village in Kraljevo, where she spoke with professional staff who, with dedication and great empathy, provide daily support to children and families in greatest need. The exchange of views with these professionals confirmed how important it is to invest in models that…
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Corporate social responsibility is good for all of us – for companies and their profit, but also for employees and the entire community. What must be an inseparable part of corporate social responsibility is respect for human rights without discrimination on any grounds, said the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, at the…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, visited the “Branko Radičević” Elementary School in Melnica, where she participated in a workshop with eighth-grade students on recognizing discrimination and the importance of exercising the right to equality. On that occasion, they also discussed stereotypes related to gender roles, societal expectations of girls and boys,…
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The legislative framework for the protection of national minority rights should not be viewed solely through the Law on the Protection of the Rights and Freedoms of National Minorities, but also from the perspective of protection against discrimination and the actions of the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, said the Commissioner for the Protection…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, attended the presentation of the evaluation report of the nine-year partnership between the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality and the OSCE Mission. On that occasion, she expressed great satisfaction with the achieved results in their joint fight for the improvement of equality, promotion of tolerance,…
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On Wednesday, May 15, 2025, the first peer education session on recognizing and responding to discrimination was held at the “Patriarch Pavle” High School in Belgrade. This activity was carried out within the framework of the project “Youth Panel – Youth for Equality,” supported by the European Union’s Erasmus+ program. The education was designed and…
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At Ada Ciganlija, the “Memorial Tournament – Remembering Our Athletes” was held, a sports event dedicated to deceased athletes with disabilities who, through their achievements, commitment, and dedication, left an indelible mark on the development of sports and the advancement of the position of persons with disabilities in Belgrade. The tournament was officially opened by…
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