Violence is a phenomenon that is rooted in unequal power relations between women and men that lead to discrimination, said Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic at the rally “Preventing the Violence Against Women” held in the Serbian Parliament. Explaining the term “femicide”, Commissioner said it’s a “intentional murder of a woman just because…
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Each of the 28 women killed in domestic and partner violence this year has warned that the least work has been done in the area of prevention of violence against women, despite measures and full implementation of the Law on Prevention of Domestic Violence, which has improved the protection system, said Commissioner for Protection of…
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On the occasion of the International Day for Tolerance, as well as marking of 10 years since the adoption of the Law on the Prohibition of Discrimination, Commissioner for Protection of Equality organized an annual conference in cooperation with the OSCE Mission to Serbia and the Embassy of the Kingdom of Norway. The challenges we…
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The importance of tolerance and equality has never been more emphasized than in recent times, while in practice intolerance is present at all levels, Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic said on the occasion of November 16, International Day of Tolerance, saying that such situation may have long-term consequences for the whole society….
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Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic attended Second International Meeting of Special Envoys and Coordinators combating anti-Semitism in Munich, which was opened by World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder. World Jewish Congress President warned that we are lately witnessing incidents which were not evidenced in the previous two generations. He presented worrying data that…
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Commissioner for Protection of Equality BrankicaJankovic and coordinator of association “Novi Sad European Youth Capital – OPENS” VukasinGrozdanovic signed a Memorandum on Cooperation in advance to international youth conference which will be held on 28 November, as a part of joint activities aimed to improve position of youth. “We have to keep doors of institutions…
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Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic had a meeting with UN Women Regional Director Alia El-Yassir and Acting Coordinator of UN Women in Serbia Natalija Ostojic. Jankovic presented to El-Yassir the work of institution in the area of gender equality, as well as ongoing strategic litigations, initiatives for amending of laws and project activities,…
Read Article → Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic congratulates 11 October, International Day of Girl Child, which is marked with aim to emphasize the right of girls to equality. Commissioner stressed that gender role stereotypes affect both girls and boys during their childhood, from their appearance or choice of sport to preferred high school, which reflects…
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Different generations, although completely different at first glance, have more mutual understanding and are willing to help one another, said Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic at the opening of the conference on the occasion of the completion of the project “Improving Intergenerational Dialogue” conducted by the Center for Support and Inclusion ” Help…
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Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic spoke with Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Thomas Greminger about the many years of very good and continuous cooperation that the Commissioner has with the OSCE. Jankovic briefed Greminger on the activities undertaken by the institution in the field of protection and…
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