HOW TO ELIMINATE DISCRIMINATION IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR?

This analysis aims to shed light on the implementation of the antidiscrimination policies in the public sector and their effect on specific vulnerable groups of citizens. The study initially provides an overview of the Macedonian antidiscrimination policy, assessment of the legal and institutional, framework, followed by an analysis on different types of discriminatory actions. Besides the inclusion of the typically protected grounds, which are related to employment ethnic origin, religious affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and disability, the analysis also includes the ground of political affiliation, which is considered to be very prominent in Macedonian context., Further, the study includes subsection on protection on the HIV infected people which have not received appropriate legislative attention so far and as such need greater affirmation for awareness raising purposes. Finally, the study asses the protective mechanisms available, draws conclusion which underscores the weakest aspects of the antidiscrimination policies, and provides recommendations for overcoming the same.