The European Network of Equality Bodies promotes equality in Europe by supporting Equality Bodies to be independent and effective catalysts for more equal societies; where equality is a reality for everyone, diversity is valued, and all forms of discrimination have been eliminated.

WORK AREAS

Age

“The recruiter told me their requests are for “a recent college graduate because they haven’t developed bad habits yet”.”

Disability

“My disability exists not because I use a wheelchair, but because the broader environment isn't accessible.”

Gender

“My daughter wanted to take technology class in her middle school, but was only given the option of handicrafts class. Stereotypes on what girls can and cannot do start so early!”

Gender identity

“Because I am a trans woman, I was denied access to the appropriate changing room at my gym. I am not going to the gym anymore.”

Race & Ethnic Origin

“As a Roma, I’m regularly refused entry to bars and clubs without any acceptable reason. My friends who are not Roma never face such problems.”

Religion or belief

“I am often judged because of my headscarf and not on the basis of who I am, what I know or how I behave.”

Sexual Orientation

“The printing company refused to print a roll-up with our logo “the LGBT Foundation”, because they did not want to support the promotion of LGBT movements. It hurts to be refused this basic service.”

Horizontal Issues

“The doctor did not take my pain seriously as he thought that “people like me” often over-react when they are in pain. I am a black woman and it took me years to receive the right diagnosis for my chronic disease.”

Other grounds

“My job application for a German scientific research centre was rejected because I am not a German citizen”

Equality Bodies

Equality bodies are national public institutions set up across Europe to promote equality for all and tackle discrimination. They are independent organisations protecting and assisting victims of discrimination, monitoring and reporting on discrimination issues. They play a fundamental role in the non-discrimination architecture of the EU.
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Equinet

Equinet, the European Network of Equality Bodies, brings together national equality bodies from across Europe, which are empowered to counteract discrimination on a wide range of grounds. We support equality bodies in their work and advise on equality and non-discrimination policy and legislation.
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Equality in Europe

The European Union is founded on the value of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities. These values are common to Member States in a society in which pluralism, non-discrimination, tolerance, justice, solidarity and equality between women and men prevail.
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Equality Blog

The Equinet Secretariat is composed of experts in different fields (non-discrimination law, equality, gender, EU policy, communication, administration…), whose knowledge is highly relevant in following equality developments in Europe. The Equality Blog is a platform designed for them to share their expertise and comment on the ever evolving equality landscape.
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