Following addresses from citizens and civil society organizations, the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, has issued a Recommendation of Measures for Achieving Equality and Protection from Discrimination to all local self-government units in Serbia, urging them to organize or improve the system of free legal aid and to fully inform citizens about…
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The statement made by well-known sports official Miodrag Božović, that people over the age of 65 should be denied the right to vote, is discriminatory and should be condemned, said the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković. To deny people their fundamental human rights, such as the right to vote, solely based on…
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On the occasion of the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, takes the opportunity to once again warn the public about the unacceptable omnipresence of hate speech, degrading and offensive conduct, and other types of inappropriate language in our public and political arena. Janković emphasizes that…
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According to data from the World Health Organization, one in six people aged 60 and over experiences some form of violence worldwide, and Serbia is no exception. This violence can be physical, emotional, mental, financial, legal, social, or health-related, as well as abuse and neglect, while a large number of elderly individuals also face discrimination….
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“Diversity is not an obstacle, but a strength, and equality is achievable if we work on it together. Our daily efforts and successes change the work environment and society as a whole, and that is why our anniversary, as well as this conference, is dedicated to all of you who do not see equality only…
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Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic met with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk to discuss the current state of human rights and equality, as well as the challenges in their implementation. During the meeting, it was emphasized that in complex social and political circumstances, the respect for human rights, the…
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Every society must create an encouraging and safe environment for women and ensure the highest standards and humane treatment during pregnancy and childbirth. This is not only a matter of health and quality of life but also a fundamental issue of gender equality. In the entire region, there are cases of inadequate or inhumane treatment…
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International Roma Day is an opportunity to once again highlight the challenges that Roma people still face in all areas of life, despite certain improvements — especially Roma women, who often lack support for education or are forced into early marriages, said the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, during her conversation today…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, in cooperation with the Sports Association of Persons with Disabilities of Belgrade, once again held the traditional campaign “Equality to the Finish Line” as part of the 38th Belgrade Marathon. The aim of this initiative is to break down prejudices about the abilities of persons with disabilities and…
Read Article → The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality has submitted a proposal to the Constitutional Court, as an authorized petitioner, requesting an urgent review of the constitutionality and legality of certain provisions of Special Collective Agreement for Employees in Primary and Secondary Schools and Student Dormitories, arguing that they undermine equality before the law for employees….
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