Statements

The Commissioner recommended measures related to the enrollment of children and attending preschool institutions

18. Jul 2023. → Statements

The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, sent recommendations to all preschool institutions in Serbia for measures related to the enrollment of children and attending these institutions aimed at improving the equality of all children, regardless of any of their or their parents’ personal characteristics. The recommendation indicated that for a child, once…

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The Commissioner hosts the 36th Gathering of Flutists “Oj Moravo”

14. Jul 2023. → Statements

The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, will host the 36th Gathering of Flutists of Serbia “Oj Moravo”, which will be held on July 22 and 23 in Prislonica. At the press conference held on that occasion, the Commissioner said that just as human rights have no gender, nation, or religion but belong…

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Memorandum of Understanding signed

07. Jul 2023. → Statements

The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, and the Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for Serbia, John Kennedy Mosoti, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to continue cooperation related to the protection against discrimination and the promotion of equality, especially social groups that are at greater risk of discrimination. “The cooperation…

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ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE OCCASION OF INTERNATIONAL PRIDE DAY

27. Jun 2023. → Statements

The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, said on the occasion of International Pride Day that despite positive developments, members of the LGBTI+ community still face social distance and various forms of violence and discrimination. We should continuously work to overcome all the obstacles that prevent our LGBTI+ fellow citizens from being equal…

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ANNUAL MEDIA AWARD OF THE COMMISSIONER FOR THE PROTECTION OF EQUALITY FOR THE YEAR 2023

22. Jun 2023. → Statements

On the occasion of November 16, the International Day of Tolerance, the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, with the support of the OSCE Mission in Serbia awards, for the eighth time, the Annual media award for the best media texts and contributions on the topic of combating discrimination and promoting equality and tolerance. The…

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COMMISSIONER AT THE MARKING OF THE WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY

15. Jun 2023. → Statements

The elderly often face violence, abuse and neglect, and loneliness, health condition or dependence on other people’s help makes them especially vulnerable to these risks, said Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, at the meeting “Closing the circle: solving gender-based violence in the elder age – answers based on public policies, laws and…

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ANNOUNCEMENT

05. Jun 2023. → Statements

Violence against children is a serious social problem, and it is everyone’s responsibility to create a safe and secure environment where every child can thrive and where their rights are respected, protected and realised, said Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, at the educational meeting “Living Library: We are all equal under the…

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PRESS RELEASE ON THE DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR WOMEN VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE

18. May 2023. → Statements

Today, the same as seven years ago, when we as an institution supported the observance of May 18 as the National Day of Remembrance for all women killed in domestic and partner violence, we point out that murdered women are not numbers and statistics and that it is necessary that we stand together and act…

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International Family Day

15. May 2023. → Statements

The International Family Day is celebrated in the shadow of an unprecedented tragedy this year. We must put the family in the focus of public policy, with a special emphasis on childcare, said Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, at the round table “There is only one family” organized by IDEAS. Special attention…

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PRESS RELEASE

10. May 2023. → Statements

After being addressed by the parents and considering allegations in the media that the “Dečji Dani” Preschool Institution, which includes 11 kindergartens, decided that, from May 8, children with allergies and other health problems do not receive adequate meals and that these meals are to be provided by their parents, the Commissioner for the Protection…

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