Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Janković met this morning with representatives of the student plenum of the Faculty of Dramatic Arts (FDA), at their request, regarding the demands they made on November 26th related to the unequal treatment and failure to prosecute individuals who physically attacked students at a rally held on November…
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We are marking International Human Rights Day at a time of serious global upheavals in the realization and protection of fundamental human rights. Conflicts, violence, hate speech and discrimination are increasingly present, said Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Janković. Discrimination is still most common on the basis of Roma nationality, disability, gender, sexual…
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As part of the “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence” campaign, Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, in cooperation with the United Nations in Serbia, organized a special performance of the monodrama “Abuse”, which is based on the novel of the same name by Nobel laureate Ivo Andrić. The story of Anica…
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The position of people with disabilities in Serbia is complex and involves facing numerous challenges in all areas of life, from architectural and communication inaccessibility to insufficient support in the fields of education, social, and health care. These numerous obstacles limit the quality of life of people with disabilities, and more work needs to be…
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No woman or girl should remain silent and endure violence, but she must be sure that she will be heard when she calls for help, that she will not be judged and belittled, and above all that she will not be alone. That’s why everyone in the system of protection and prevention must understand the…
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On International Children’s Day, the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality organized a ceremony where the winners of the award competition for elementary school students in Serbia, “Bridge of Understanding – Intergenerational Solidarity”, were announced. This year, more than 700 students sent their works on the topic of intergenerational cooperation, which is a record for…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, congratulated the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts on 183 years since its foundation and emphasized the importance of the fact that today, 12 women were presented who are among the newly elected corresponding members of SASA. The Academy sent an important message that equality is…
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Equality, tolerance, humanity, and quality education must be the foundation of a society to have responsible people who will build a better world for new generations, said Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, at the opening of the Commissioner’s annual conference “Everyone Should Know What Equality Means”. The conference, organized by the Commissioner…
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“Great women of Serbian culture and science, to whom our exhibition is dedicated, challenged by many, who stood in their way and tried to discourage, marginalize and push them aside – where, according to their belief, a woman belongs. These women did not agree to that, and despite all the obstacles and setbacks, they changed…
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Sport is a universal language that teaches us respect for diversity, fair play, togetherness, and how to deal with life’s obstacles, victories, and defeats. Sportsmen and sportswomen are role models for children and youth and can be our greatest allies to combat discrimination through sports and in sports, to set new rules and become actual…
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