Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, strongly condemns the attack on a member of the LGBT population, which, according to the media, took place last night in the center of Belgrade and in which he was seriously injured.

She reminds that according to the Criminal Code, any violence is prohibited, especially that which is the result of discrimination against any social group, in this case, the LGBT population.

Janković points out that it is of great importance that the competent authorities find and sanction the perpetrators as soon as possible, as well as that it is necessary to work harder to eliminate social distance, intolerance, and discrimination against LGBT persons.