August 29, 2024

Equality for gay men in blood donation achieved in Finland

  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

From perception to proof: Redefining racial profiling in light of the Wa Baile decision

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

Gender Equality and Climate Change Mitigation: How Can the Two Go Hand in Hand?

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

Intersectionality: Just another tool to fight discrimination?

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
Hands reaching for the stars

Towards a new gold standard for Equality Bodies – and equal societies?

Read Tamás Kádár's first reaction to the European Commission’s proposals for new Directives on standards for Equality Bodies
November 3, 2022

Dutch Childcare Allowance Scandal: The importance of investigation powers

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

Youth at the table: mainstreaming youth voices in policy-making

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
Entertaining Equality: Why Not?

Entertaining Equality: Why Not?

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
Lady Justice holding balance

… The one with the reasonable accommodation measures

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 9, 2024

Seminar – The disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable communities

This seminar will take place online on 3 December 2025 (in conjunction with the Climate & Equality Cluster meeting). It is aimed at members of Equinet […]
December 9, 2024

Workshop & Study Visit – Together for Equality, stronger for all: Access to justice by Equality Bodies

This workshop & study visit will take place on 17-18 November 2025 (in person, location TBC). It is aimed at Heads of legal departments and legal […]
December 9, 2024

Workshop – How to do legal assessment of AI discrimination cases

This workshop will take place online on 6-7 November 2025. It is aimed at members of the Equinet’s AI Working Group. Background The expansion and diversification […]
December 9, 2024

Workshop – The EU Directive on violence against women and domestic violence: Equality Bodies’ role in focus

This workshop will take place online on 30 September 2025 (in conjunction with the Gender Equality Working Group meeting). It is aimed at members of the […]
December 9, 2024

Seminar – Addressing challenges and opportunities posed by AI for persons with disabilities and older persons

This 1.5-day seminar will take place on 16-17 September 2025 (in person, location TBC, in conjunction with the AI Working Group meeting, Disability Cluster meeting, and […]
December 9, 2024

Training – Tackling hate speech in the times of disinformation and social media

This 1.5-day training will take place on 11-12 September 2025 (in person, location TBC, in conjunction with the Policy Formation Working Group meeting and Training: Communicating […]
December 9, 2024

Training – Communicating in hostile environments: hate speech, polarization, misinformation, and politicisation of equality

This 1.5-day training will take place on 11-12 September 2025 (in person, ocation TBC, in conjunction with the Communication Working Group meeting and Training: Tackling hate […]
December 9, 2024

Training – How to develop and use effective equality indicators, including indicators for measuring effectiveness and impact of Equality Bodies’ work

This 1.5-day training will take place in Ljubljana, Slovenia on 1-2 July 2025 (in conjunction with the Research and Data Collection Working Group). It is aimed […]
December 9, 2024

Roundtable – Equality Bodies enabling equal access of Roma people to education

This roundtable will take place online on 20 June 2025. It is aimed at experts from Equality Bodies and other stakeholders addressing racism, Roma inclusion, and initiatives […]