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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Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic won prestigious international Justitia Award 2025, in category International Leaders / Lifetime Award, which recognizes influential and exceptional women in the field of law for their lifetime achievements. „I would like to thank Women in Law Initiative for recognizing effort, commitment and perseverance invested in the fight against…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, met with representatives of the Forum of Belgrade Gymnasiums and the Independent Trade Union of Education Workers of Serbia, Ana Dimitrijević and Dušan Kokot, with whom she discussed the activities carried out by the Commissioner in accordance with the Law on the Prohibition of Discrimination, relating…
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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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