Commission for Protection against Discrimination
Overview:
The Commission for Protection against Discrimination is an independent entity that started functioning on the 1st of January, 2011. The Commission covers 19 defined basis for discrimination sex, race, color, gender, belonging to a marginalized group, ethnicity, language, citizenship, social origin, religion or belief, education, political affiliation, personal or social status, mental or physical disability, age, family or marital status, property status, health and other grounds.
Mandate Type
Predominantly tribunal-type (quasi-judicial) body
Activities
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | ||
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| Activities aimed at supporting vulnerable groups ( e.g. through trainings ) | |||||||||||
| Activities aimed at supporting duty bearers such as employers and service providers (e.g. through trainings, guidance material, practical support, etc.) | |||||||||||
| Communication activities (e.g. awareness raising campaigns) | |||||||||||
| Recommendations on discrimination issues | |||||||||||
| Publications and reports | |||||||||||
| Research projects (including surveys) |
Other statistics:
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | ||
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| Number of inquiries handled per year (all contact even if not resulting in a formal complaint) | |||||||||||
| Number of cases handled per year (case files opened and processed according to your procedures) | |||||||||||
| Number of media appearances per year (major newspapers/magazines/websites/blogs, TV + radio channels) - does not include social media |
Number of staff dealing with equality issues
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
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Grounds and fields of discrimination covered by the equality body
| Grounds / Fields | Employment | Education | Housing | Social Protection & Healthcare | Goods and Services | Other |
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| Gender | ||||||
| Gender Identity | ||||||
| Race and Ethnic Origin | ||||||
| Age | ||||||
| Disability | ||||||
| Sexual Orientation | ||||||
| Religion & Belief |
Full name in English
Commission for Protection against DiscriminationFull name in the national language(s):
КОМИСИЈА ЗА ЗАШТИТА ОД ДИСКРИМИНАЦИЈАPostal address
Kej Dimitar Vlahov b.b., (building of the MRTV), 20th floor, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia