Equality, tolerance, humanity, and quality education must be the foundation of a society to have responsible people who will build a better world for new generations, said Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, at the opening of the Commissioner’s annual conference “Everyone Should Know What Equality Means”. The conference, organized by the Commissioner…
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“Great women of Serbian culture and science, to whom our exhibition is dedicated, challenged by many, who stood in their way and tried to discourage, marginalize and push them aside – where, according to their belief, a woman belongs. These women did not agree to that, and despite all the obstacles and setbacks, they changed…
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Sport is a universal language that teaches us respect for diversity, fair play, togetherness, and how to deal with life’s obstacles, victories, and defeats. Sportsmen and sportswomen are role models for children and youth and can be our greatest allies to combat discrimination through sports and in sports, to set new rules and become actual…
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The laws are clear – women and men have the same right to inheritance, and it has been like that for 80 years. However, there is a widespread belief in life, even among young people, that men should have an advantage, which is why many women still renounce their inheritance in order not to be…
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A company’s success is not only measured by numbers and money earned but also by responsibility and attitude towards employees, co-workers, the environment, society and the values it represents. Diversity is a strength, and that is why it is important to continuously encourage a supportive and healthy working environment, without discrimination and with respect for…
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The survival and development of our villages largely depend on improving the position of women in rural areas. If we do not provide adequate support for women, empower them, and encourage them to connect, their voices will remain silent, their potential unrealized, and the future of these areas will become more uncertain, said Brankica Janković,…
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What will my future look like, or who will take care of me when I get old, is a question that is asked more and more often and is important for each of us in this time of intense demographic changes. The way we treat age and older persons speaks about us as a society…
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Without gender equality, there can be no rule of law nor progress of society. Law must follow life, and it is necessary to have relevant experts who will become specialized in providing answers about gender roles and discrimination in a scientifically based and clear way, emphasized the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Janković…
Read Article → At the Olympic Games in Paris, for the first time in history, there will be the same number of male and female competitors, which represents a big step in achieving equality between male and female athletes, but also sends a strong message that every person, from their earliest age, deserves the opportunity to play sports…
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The OSCE High Commissioner for National Minorities, Kairat Abdrahmanov, visited the institution of the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, where he met Commissioner Brankica Janković, with whom he discussed the state of realization and protection of the rights of national minorities in Serbia and the activities that the Commissioner carries out in that field….
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