Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Jankovic, opened the 12th National Conference of the European Youth Parliament Serbia, which is held this year under her patronage. “Young people are the bearers of change and it is very important for them to learn about human rights, the way in which the political system operates, to…
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Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Jankovic, participated in a conference about combatting ageism and discrimination against the elderly, organized by the European Network of Equality Bodies (EQUINET), Age Platform Europe (AGE Platform Europe) and the Federal Agency for Combating Discrimination in Germany (FADA ). Commissioner pointed out that aging is a global problem…
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Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic congratulates the International Pride Day to all member of LGBT population, stressing that this day is an opportunity to draw public attention to the need of further improvement of their position. Above all, she said, laws should regulate the rest of issues related to the sex transition and…
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Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic spoke in the introductory part of the meeting with the members of Equality and Non-Discrimination Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe about the role of Commissioner for Protection of Equality in Serbia, as well as priorities for the following period. Meeting was organized under…
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On the occasion 1 June, International Children’s Day, Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic congratulated the children for their day and reminded them that they are not only adornments, but the greatest potential that a society has. By our attitudes towards them we show an attitude towards our future. However, many children are…
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Triple homicide in Novi Sad, when Mirjana Jankovic and her parents were murdered by her husband, is unfortunately more than a warning, it provokes concerns requesting the urgent reactions of all relevant authorities and activation of all available measures, says Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic. Sadly, this horrific murder case also confirms that…
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On the occasion of International Day Against Transphobia and Homophobia, Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic stresses that trans persons and members of LGBT population must not be discriminated because of their gender identity of sexual orientation. Transphobia and homophobia are still present in our society, as well as the lack of comprehension for…
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Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic congratulated the World Press Freedom Day to all journalists in Serbia, stressing that free, responsible and professional reporting is one of the basic values of every democratic society. The freedom of media expression must not be endangered, because it is highly important for all citizens and therefore the…
Read Article → Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic says that International Labor Day, beside congratulations, is an opportunity to outline the problems related to achieving of this right, because a dignified living from one’s own work and respect of workers’ rights are the main postulates of the equality principle in employment relations, but also the task…
Read Article → Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic strongly condemns the appearance of insulting graffiti against members of Hungarian national community, written on the wall of Hungarian Embassy in Belgrade. She reminds that such acts are impermissible, conflicting with our laws and behavior standards and harmful for the whole society. Commissioner Jankovic says that such occurrences…
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