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Meeting of Commissioner Janković with Albanian Commissioner Robert Gajda

Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, met with the Albanian Commissioner for Protection against Discrimination, Robert Gajda, who came for a reciprocal bilateral visit. The meeting was held after they participated together, within the framework of the International Conference on Human Rights, on the panel “The Western Balkans in relation to the EU:…

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THE COMMISSIONER RECOMMENDED THE REPRESENTATIVES FOR A BALANCED NUMBER OF WOMEN IN THE FUTURE GOVERNMENT

On the occasion of the upcoming formation of the new Government, the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Janković sent a recommendation for measures to improve equality to the representative for the composition of the Government Ana Brnabić , which refers to the balanced representation of women and men in the future government. In…

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Skopje – The Commissioner at the 6th Regional Conference of Institutions for Equality in Southeast Europe

The issue of protection and promotion of human and minority rights and freedoms is a very important topic within regional cooperation, and it is good that this year’s expert conference was dedicated to the exchange of experiences of independent institutions in court proceedings, that is, in conducting strategic litigation. In this matter, Serbia has a…

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Commissioner at the UN Conference on the Human Rights of Older Persons

The protection of the human rights of the oldest citizens in Serbia has been at the top of the work agenda of the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality for years, given that the demographic picture, both in Serbia and throughout Europe, is worrying, said the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, who…

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Minister of Justice Maja Popović and Commissioner Brankica Janković discussed ways to improve the fight against gender-based violence

On the occasion of the two initiatives that the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality sent to the Ministry of Justice, a meeting was held between the Minister of Justice Maja Popović and the Commissioner Brankica Janković. The goal of the first initiative is to amend the Law on Criminal Sanctions in such a way…

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PRESS RELEASE ON THE OCCASION OF THE ADVERTISING SPOT OF THE PUBLIC ENTERPRISE ROADS OF SERBIA “DO NOT DRIVE IN A STOP LANE, DO NOT STOP LIFE!”

On the occasion of the spot of the Public Enterprise Roads of Serbia, “Do not drive in a stop lane, do not stop life!”, the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Janković warns that an advertisement, which should primarily aim to increase the safety of traffic participants, must not advocate or support prejudices and…

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Expert meeting for media representatives on combating discrimination and hate speech

The fight against hate speech will be the focus of the institution’s work in the coming period due to the ever-present hate speech, followed by sexism, misogyny, humiliating and offensive behavior, as evidenced by the significant number of complaints that the Commissioner receives, said the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Janković at an…

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Commissioner at the conference “The impact of artificial intelligence on freedom of information, opinion and expression”

Artificial intelligence can decisively affect the nature of social relations, primarily in the areas of work and employment, service provision, and procedures before public authorities, potentially causing discrimination, which is why a multi-stakeholder approach and joint monitoring of the situation is extremely important, said the Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Janković at the conference…

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Commissioner: Strong support for the development of a gender-competent approach in legal education

Law has a decisive influence on relations in society and is the basis of the communities in which we live. Law essentially determines the position of women, and in order for this position to be one of equality and full protection, it is important that the creation, application, and interpretation of law be gender-sensitive, said…

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Commissioner on a working visit to Albania

During the two-day visit to Albania, where the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality met with the Commissioner for the Protection from Discrimination Robert Gajda, Ombudswoman Erinda Ballanca and Minister of State for Relations with Parliament in the Government of Albania, Elisa Spiropali, it was assessed regional cooperation, improvement of economic relations, and freedom of movement…

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