August 29, 2024
Starting from 1 October 2023, the criteria for donating blood in Finland have become more equal by removing a disproportionate ban for sexually active gay […]
August 7, 2024
Introduction Racial profiling is prevalent in the EU. According to the second Being Black in the EU report by the FRA, 58% of the respondents stopped […]
April 16, 2024
Introduction Gender equality and climate change mitigation are two of the most pressing global challenges of our time. While these issues may seem unrelated on the […]
May 31, 2023
Introduction As a queer woman of color, my identity is linked to intersectionality and intersectional discrimination. I am proud to have different layers in my identity […]
December 7, 2022
Read Tamás Kádár's first reaction to the European Commission’s proposals for new Directives on standards for Equality Bodies
November 3, 2022
What is the childcare allowance scandal? The kinderopvangtoeslag (childcare allowance) is a benefit provided by the Dutch state through a special department of the tax authority […]
August 5, 2022
Mariam Rechchad shares her passion for Standards for Equality Bodies, and her experience at the European Commission's youth policy dialogue on “Equality Bodies that work for all us”.
June 7, 2022
Emotions for the general public I like series. No, wait. I love series. I love how they snuggled into our day-to-day lives silently through the years. […]
May 6, 2022
The CJEU decided last February on the case HR Rail. This case focused on reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities and granted the Court yet another […]
December 19, 2024
Equality Bodies are essential in fostering inclusive societies by combating hate speech and holding those who spread discrimination accountable. A Flemish TV documentary exposed the youth […]
November 22, 2024
Equality Bodies’ capacity to engage with civil society and cooperate with rights-holders ensures that the needs of people with disabilities are heard and considered, ultimately leading […]
October 23, 2024
The Lithuanian Office of the Equal Opportunities Ombudsperson addressing discrimination based on age
Equality Bodies that have a mandate to cover the ground of age can ensure a fair and just society that embraces all life experiences from that […]
September 30, 2024
By considering socio-economic background as a potential ground for discrimination, Equality Bodies work to rectify injustices and promote equality, particularly for those in disadvantaged circumstances. The […]
September 4, 2024
Ensuring education for all is crucial, as it empowers individuals, promotes social equality, and fosters career advancement. Michael, a long-term resident of the EU in Poland […]
July 2, 2024
Equality Bodies with the mandate to protect individuals from discrimination related to their racial and ethnic background ensure the preservation and respect of fundamental rights for […]
July 2, 2024
Sport plays a key role in social life as it brings together people from diverse backgrounds including different ethnicities, gender, and sexual orientation. Equality Bodies […]
May 31, 2024
Equality Bodies can use their recommendation powers to promote reasonable accommodations and prevent disadvantages from happening, ensuring full equality for all. After 30 years working at […]
April 24, 2024
Equality Bodies that have a mandate to tackle discrimination based on the grounds of gender identity, sex characteristics and gender expression can better address the […]