Statements

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILIES

Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Jankovic, congratulates the International Day of Families to all citizens of Serbia and points out that the recent situation caused by the pandemic showed the importance of preserving the family and solidarity for its members, but also for the stability of society as a whole. Commissioner says that…

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STATEMENT REGARDING THE BEGINNING OF ELECTION CAMPAIGN

On the occasion of the upcoming election campaign, Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic calls on all participants in the election process, including the media, to respect the laws and provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of Serbia and show tolerance towards political opponents. Commissioner emphasizes the importance of respecting the Law on…

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STATEMENT ON THE OCCASION OF WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY

Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic said that this year’s World Press Freedom Day was marked in the shadow of the KOVID 19 virus epidemic, which only confirmed the importance of reliable, accurate and timely information for citizens, and that the media is one of the key values ​​of any democratic society. This is…

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STATEMENT ON THE OCCASION OF INTERNATIONAL LABOR DAY

Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic states that this year’s International Labor Day is celebrated in different circumstances than in previous years, but that the right to decent work with respecting the principle of equality must be implemented regardless of the current situation. Number of complaints submitted because of discrimination in the field of…

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COMMISSIONER SENT INITIATIVE TO THE GOVERNMENT REGARDING ONE-TIME FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic sent an Initiative to the Government of Serbia to amend the Decree on one-time financial assistance, which would include payment without filing an application, for the unemployed, people with disabilities who are beneficiaries of increased care allowance, parents, foster parents or guardians who are entitled to child allowance,…

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REMEMBRANCE DAY FOR HOLOCAUST, GENOCIDE AND OTHER VICTIMS OF FACISM IN THE WORLD WAR II

On the occasion of April 22, the Day of Remembrance for Holocaust, Genocide and Other Victims of Fascism in the World War II, Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic stresses that this day, marking the 75th anniversary of the breakthrough of a group of ustasha detainees in Jasenovac, has to be a warning and…

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STATEMENT REGARDING EASTER HOLIDAYS DURING PANDEMIC

On the eve of the upcoming Easter holidays, Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic points out that preserving the public health and safety of all citizens, including measures to suppress the spread of the COVID 19 virus epidemic, is a secular issue according to the Constitution and laws of Serbia. The competent state bodies…

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INITIATIVE TO ALLOW MOVING FOR PERSONS WITH AUTISM

Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic sent an initiative to the Ministry of Labor, Employment, Veterans and Social Affairs to allow parents and guardians of children and adults with autism to move, in a limited time frame, near their place of residence, during the general ban on movement, due to maintaining daily routines and…

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INTERNATIONAL ROMA DAY

Commissioner for Protection of Equality, Brankica Jankovic, announces that the International Roma Day is celebrated on April 8 by members of the Roma community in difficult circumstances in which we all face – the fight against the COVID 19 epidemic, but with almost the same problems as in previous years, because Roma people are still…

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INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION

This year’s International Day Against Racial Discrimination is marked in the shadow of the COVID-19 virus pandemic and measures to combat it, said Commissioner for Protection of Equality, Brankica Jankovic, who pointed out that the current situation has shown all the vulnerability of modern society globally and set unprecedented challenges, among which are preserving and…

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