Local Roma Organizations activists visited the institution of the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality in order to learn about the work of the Institution and learn about experiences in antidiscrimination activities, particularly regarding the antidiscrimination protection of the Roma national minority. Twelve activists of the Local Roma Organizations expressed their interest about the work…
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On the November the 16th 2015, in the Palace of Serbia, a big conference “Serbia on the path of equality and tolerance: The experiences of the Commissioner for Protection of Equality” was held, with more than 200 participants. Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic pointed out that Serbia is going on the path…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality and the OSCE Mission to Serbia today marked the International Day of Tolerance with a prize ceremony awarding journalists for their reports on tolerance and non-discrimination. The event, which supports the efforts of the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, awarded journalists for their reports in three categories…
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Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic spoke today with representatives of the independent regulatory bodies for the protection of human rights about problems in the functioning of institutions and ways for their solution. The regular meeting with the Prime Minister was attended by Ombudsman Sasa Jankovic, Commissioner for Information of Public Importance and Personal Data Protection Rodoljub…
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The Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic and Head of the Council of Europe Office in Belgrade Tim Cartwright opened „Living library”on Belgrade Book Fair, on Thursaday October 29. The Living Library in Serbia is a project launched by the Council of Europe in partnership with the Commissioner for Protection of Equality, with the…
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Round table “Suppressing labor and employment related discrimination” held in Belgrade was an occasion for Brankica Janković, the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality and Christin Luders, Director of German Federal Directorate for Combatting Discrimination to present their respective experience and opportunities for promoting equality in this particular area. Commissioner Janković stressed that the overwhelming…
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During the proceeding upon complaints against MPs Aleksandar Martinovic stating discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, the Commissioner for Protection Equality Brankica Jankovic has made the conclusion suspending the proceeding due to the existing parliamentary immunity, prescribed under Article 103 of the Constitution of the Republic of Serbia. Regardless of suspension of the proceeding,…
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The Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic along with a group of employees joined the Trans Pride and Pride parade, which were held in Belgrade on September 20th 2015. It was a chance to show commitment to the ideas of tolerance and respect for differences and also to send a message that every individual…
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The Serbian parliament elected on Wednesday, 26th May 2015, Brankica Jankovic as Commissioner for Protection of Equality. Jankovic received 151 votes from MPs of the ruling coalition. In the previous government, Jankovic was state secretary at the labor ministry and head of the negotiating group 19 dealing with social policy and employment in SAA talks…
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At the sitting held on 5 May, the Committee on Human and Minority Rights and Gender Equality was presented the Commissioner for Protection of Equality’s Special Report on Discrimination against Women. Commissioner for Protection of Equality Nevena Petrusic presented the Commissioner for Protection of Equality’s Special Report on Discrimination against Women saying that it rounds…
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