Economic independence is the key condition to improving the quality of life of women and girls in rural areas, for reducing the risk of gender-based violence and discrimination, and for leaving a violent relationship, said Commissioner Brankica Janković in Čačak at the conference “Economic empowerment of women to improve their security in rural areas”. Through…
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On the occasion of the International Day of Social Justice, the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, stated that, although a lot has been achieved, examples of social inequality are still visible almost daily. This primarily refers to the negative consequences of the pandemic, which are visible in the more difficult access to…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality started a video promotion on social networks and the promotion of the film “Life is work-work is life”, which aims to point out the importance of establishing a balance between business and private life. The campaign is part of the WoBaCa project, which is being implemented with the…
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Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Janković attended the ceremonial opening of the community care center in Pirot, within the project “Innovative services for the elderly in the local community” implemented by the Serbian Red Cross with partners from Montenegro and Austria, and with the support of the European Union. Janković emphasized that improving…
Read Article → On the occasion of marking the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Janković points out that this day must be a reminder and warning to all of the catastrophic consequences that discrimination, intolerance and hatred towards others had in the past. The Commissioner, however, points to an inadmissible phenomenon…
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Achieving economic growth and dignified work is probably one of the most important goals of sustainable development, but at the same time the most difficult to achieve in the conditions of the crisis we are facing, which has led to an increase in inequality at all levels, said the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality,…
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Discrimination in childhood has lasting consequences for the child, whether it be unequal access to education, services such as personal companions and personal assistants, or inadequate transportation to schools in rural areas, abuse in institutions, stigmatization, or marginalization of children, said the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Janković at the session of the…
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The practice of the Commissioner, dealing with complaints, but also various reports and research, show that patients with rare diseases face problems every day related to providing appropriate treatment, diagnosing, supporting children in the process of education and daily functioning, said Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković at the round table “Rare diseases…
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The team of the Faculty of Law from Belgrade, consisting of Vasilije Bosković and Nikola Ivković, is the winner of the traditional “Moot court” competition, a trial simulation in the field of protection against discrimination, organized by the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality for the eighth time, with the support of the Open Society…
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Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Janković participated in the Ministerial Conference on Demographic Resilience “Shaping the Europe’s Demographic Future, Paths Towards the Progress of Society in the World of Rapid Demographic Change” in Sofia, Bulgaria, where she presented examples of good practice in Serbia. Serbia is the first country to produce a Special…
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