His Holiness Patriarch of Serbia Mr. Porfirije was received today at the Patriarchal Palace in Belgrade by Brankica Jankovic, the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality. In the conversation conducted in the spirit of understanding, Patriarch and Commissioner agreed on the need to extend the promotion of equality, tolerance, dialogue and solidarity in our society….
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Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Jankovic, met with the representatives of the Initiative for the Rights of Persons with Mental Disabilities – MDRI-S, with whom she discussed the possibilities of joint action to improve the position of children with disabilities and adults with intellectual disabilities. It was agreed that there are not enough…
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Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Jankovic, met with Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia, Damjan Bergant, with whom she discussed the improvement of human rights and mechanisms for protection against discrimination, as well as further European integration of Serbia, bearing in mind that Slovenia took over EU presidency on 1st of July. Jankovic…
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We are witnessing a worrying situation in which the diary of insults leads to hate speech, whether in the media or on social networks. Arguments discussion or presentation of views on various political or social issues, almost completely gave way to mutual insults, humiliating, vulgar and aggressive statements, which threatens to erase the line between…
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Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic had a meeting in Subotica with representatives of local self-governments from Vojvodina – Novi Sad, Kikinda, Vrbas, Vrsac, Apatin, Coka, Zrenjanin, Alibunar and Novi Knezevac, with whom she discussed the promotion of gender equality and the need for better understanding and respect for the right to equality…
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The team of the Faculty of Law of Belgrade University is the winner of the 7th traditional Moot Court competition, a simulation of trial in the field of protection against discrimination, organized by Commissioner for Protection of Equality, with the support of Open Society Foundation Serbia. A team from the Faculty of Law of Nis…
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Effective fight against discrimination, violence, abuse and neglect of the elderly, as well as dignified aging and intergenerational solidarity, are essential in every responsible society, said Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Jakovic on the occasion of June 15, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. At the opening of the exhibition”Open Your Eyes”, Janković pointed…
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Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Jankovic, had a meeting with the director of High School of Sports and Health, professor Branko Boškovic and his team and Vladimir Tomkovic from the Association of Citizens “Movement for Equality – We are the Same” and the portal Sportfem, in order to discuss cooperation in promoting women’s…
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Protection against discrimination is a responsible task that requires synergy of all state and social actors in order to achieve full equality of each individual, said the Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic at the opening of the online meeting of the OSCE Human Dimension Committee. According to Jankovic, this is of particular importance…
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On the occasion of marking the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, the Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Janković says that members of LGBT population still face problems in exercising their rights, social distance, disparagement and even violence, which is why we should continue with activities aimed to improvement of their position. Janković…
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