The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality submitted the fifteenth annual report on the protection of equality for 2024 to the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia. Regarding the basis of discrimination, in the majority of submitted complaints gender as the personal characteristic is stated, followed by disability, health condition, and age. Regarding areas,…
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Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, participated in the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, where a series of events at the headquarters of this organization in New York mark the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and the Platform for Action. At the accompanying…
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How gender inequality exacerbates vulnerability to climate change and how the inclusion of women in decision-making can accelerate the transition toward a sustainable future were the topics of the panel “Women, Climate Change and Power: Closing the Gap for a Greener Tomorrow,” chaired by the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, at the…
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Trust in institutions is built through actions, consistency, transparency, and fairness, but above all through work in accordance with the law. When the system functions properly, no one has to bow before injustice – we can all walk upright, emphasized Brankica Janković, Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, on the occasion of the international conference…
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Discrimination manifests in various forms, and it is crucial that we learn to recognize it in order to respond in a timely manner. That is why prevention and education of children and young people are of utmost importance. Every child and young person, regardless of material, family, or other life circumstances, has the right to…
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When we talk about empowering women, it is important to emphasize that the real challenges are not only quotas but also the creation of conditions for the full participation of women in decision-making, said Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, at the panel discussion “The Future of Female Leadership: Diversity, Resilience and Vision”…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, met with Carolina Hidea, Acting Head of the OSCE Mission to Serbia, a long-standing partner of the institution in the field of promoting equality and combating discrimination. During the meeting, ideas were exchanged on continuing successful cooperation, along with concrete proposals for joint activities and projects…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, participated in the Round Table “Building Lasting Peace – Why it is more important than ever to implement the ‘Women, Peace and Security’” Agenda, hosted by the German Federal Office for Foreign Affairs, as part of the Munich Security Conference 2025. Analysis of 182 peace agreements…
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It is encouraging that an increasing number of employers recognize the need for prevention and suppression of discrimination in the work environment, as well as the importance of establishing internal policies and mechanisms for respect for equality and socially responsible business, said Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, at the beginning of an…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, is the recipient of the “Radio Friend of the Year” award for 2024, presented to her by the RAB Serbia Association. Radio plays a key role in the lives of many people, managing to endure despite all technological innovations and changes. I believe it will continue…
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