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COMMISSIONER FOR THE PROTECTION OF EQUALITY ISSUED A RECOMMENDATION OF MEASURES TO THE REPUBLIC ELECTORAL COMMISSION

21. Aug 2026. → Statements

The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Milan Antonijević, recommended that the Republic Electoral Commission (REC) undertake all necessary measures and activities within its competence with the aim of ensuring accessible, independent and secret voting for blind and visually impaired voters at all polling stations in the territory of the Republic of Serbia. Although the…

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STATEMENT REGARDING THE FREQUENT ATTACKS ON WOMEN JOURNALISTS

09. Jul 2026. → Statements

Regarding the offensive and inappropriate remarks about female journalists from local media broadcast on Informer TV, the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Milan Antonijević, points out that it is legitimate to criticize editorial policy, television programs, and their content, but without insulting female journalists on the basis of any personal characteristic. The fact that…

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The Commissioner in the Gender Equality Forum in Sarajevo

03. Jul 2026. → Statements

The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Milan Antonijević, participated in the Gender Equality Forum 2026, held in Sarajevo within the framework of the Berlin Process, which brought together more than 150 representatives of governments, international organizations, institutions, civil society and the academic community from the Western Balkans, with the support of the Government of…

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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality addressed Equinet regarding incidents against Serbs from Kosovo and Metohija during the commemoration of Vidovdan

30. Jun 2026. → Statements

The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Milan Antonijević, sent a letter to the European Network of Equality Bodies (Equinet), in which he pointed to the incidents that marked this year’s commemoration of Vidovdan at Gazimestan and expressed concern over allegations of discriminatory treatment against members of the Serbian community. The address emphasized that Vidovdan…

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“Dialogue on Improving the Position of Women Members of National Minorities” Held

01. Jun 2026. → Statements

Organized by the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, a meeting entitled “Dialogue on Improving the Position of Women Members of National Minorities” was held today, bringing together representatives of national councils of national minorities in Serbia. The meeting was opened with welcoming remarks by the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Milan Antonijević, and…

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Meeting between Commissioner Antonijević and Commissioner for Human Rights Michael O’Flaherty

20. May 2026. → Statements

The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Milan Antonijević, met with the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, as part of his visit to Serbia, with whom he discussed the situation in the field of human rights protection and the promotion of equality. Among the main topics of discussion were freedom of…

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Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT+) 2026 marked

14. May 2026. → Statements

The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality and the Council of Europe Office in Belgrade today marked the International Day Against Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia and Interphobia (IDAHOT+) with a ceremonial gathering at the “Svetozar Marković” University Library. The event, held under the motto “Equality at the heart of democracy”, brought together high officials and…

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STATEMENT ON THE OCCASION OF INTERNATIONAL LABOR DAY

01. May 2026. → Statements

We mark 1 May as a day of struggle for the fundamental human rights of workers, but this date also obliges us to overcome identified problems and continuously improve equality in the workplace. A dignified life and a safer future for every individual also contribute to the economic progress of society as a whole, says…

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Improving Regional Cooperation in the Field of Human Rights: Commissioner Antonijević Meets with His Hungarian Counterpart Juhász

28. Apr 2026. → Statements

Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Milan Antonijević, visited the institution of the Ombudsman of Hungary in Budapest, where he met with the recently elected Commissioner for Fundamental Rights, Imre Juhász, who had previously served as President of the Constitutional Court of Hungary. This was the first bilateral meeting between representatives of the equality bodies…

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Meeting Between the Commissioner and the Chair of the Parliamentary Committee on Human and Minority Rights

25. Mar 2026. → Statements

The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Milan Antonijević, together with his associates, met with the Chair of the Committee on Human and Minority Rights and Gender Equality of the National Assembly, Aleksandar Marković, with the aim of improving cooperation between the Commissioner and one of the key parliamentary bodies responsible for overseeing the work…

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