International Human Rights Day reminds us that human rights are not merely a legal category but the foundation of a dignified life, equality, and a democratic society oriented toward development and the well-being of every individual. A society in which divisions are deepening and public dialogue is weakening faces serious challenges, and precisely for that…
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The team Marcus Aurelius from the Faculty of Law, University of Niš, won the traditional “Moot Court” competition, a simulation of court proceedings in the field of protection against discrimination for final-year law students, held for the 12th time and organized by the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality with the support of the Serbian…
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Given that a significant portion of the population of the Republic of Serbia consists of members of various national minorities, and that the issue of their status remains high on the list of priorities, the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality has prepared a Compendium of selected opinions, recommendations, initiatives, warnings, and other acts concerning…
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“Presence is allowed, but the voice is limited” – these are the words that best capture the position of women in Serbia, said the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, at the presentation of the Special Report on Discrimination against Women 2015–2025, published by the institution of the Commissioner for the Protection of…
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Education must always be a priority, because the knowledge young people acquire today shapes both our tomorrow and theirs, emphasized the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, at the opening of the Annual Conference organized by the institution of the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality on the occasion of the International Day…
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Offensive and discriminatory comments that are becoming increasingly brutal by the day and escalating into hate speech on social media, targeting candidates for the new Commissioner for the Protection of Equality as well as members of the new REM composition, are entirely inappropriate and must be condemned. I appeal to everyone to stop using such…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, has submitted to the Constitutional Court a proposal for the assessment of the constitutionality and legality of Article 3, paragraph 1, item 7 of the Rules on Work Discipline, Rules of Conduct for Employees, and Compensation of Damages of the National Theatre in Belgrade, specifically the…
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The position of women in rural areas in Serbia is very complex – between invisible labor, limited opportunities, poverty, and deeply rooted stereotypes, it is very difficult to dare to step outside established patterns. Nevertheless, we are seeing more and more women from rural areas who show that change is possible. Every decision they make…
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Persons with disabilities continue to be one of the most vulnerable social groups in our country and are often exposed to various forms of discrimination. The position of persons with disabilities (PWDs) is particularly difficult due to stereotypes and prejudices about their capacities and abilities, the poverty in which many of them live, the challenges…
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The media are one of our most important allies, because no matter how much the institution does for citizens, through established cases of discrimination, initiatives, recommendations, warnings, reports, strategic litigation or criminal complaints, all of it has its true impact only when it reaches the public and encourages others not to remain silent and not…
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