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 […]
November 22, 2024

The Bulgarian Commission for Protection Against Discrimination addressing discrimination based on Disability

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 14, 2024

Together for Equality, Stronger for All: High-Level Celebration & Equinet Annual General Meeting

Together for Equality, Stronger for All: Celebrating Standards for Equality Bodies High-Level Roundtable & Networking Event 15 October Starting time: 15:30 CEST albert’s, Mont des Arts […]
September 4, 2024

The Polish Commissioner for Human Rights ensuring equality in education

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 15, 2024

Joint Equinet – European Commission Meeting: Tackling Anti-Muslim hatred

Strengthening Efforts to Combat Anti-Muslim Discrimination: A Collaborative Meeting Racism, intolerance, and discrimination against Muslims remain significant issues in European societies, exacerbated by recent geopolitical events. […]
June 14, 2024

Training – Equality Bodies Providing their Expert Opinion in Courts

This training took place in person in Dublin, Ireland on 17-18 April 2024. It was aimed at National Equality Bodies experts, concretely members of the Equality […]
December 7, 2023

Workshop series on Standards for Equality Bodies

Throughout 2024, Equinet will host a series of three workshops. They are aimed primarily at the senior management of Equality Bodies. The mini-workshops will take place […]
April 17, 2023

Study visit: Role of Equality Bodies in supporting Equality Mainstreaming 

This study visit took place in Bilbao on 22-23 June. It was aimed at Equality Bodies, in particular members of the Equinet Equality Mainstreaming Cluster. Registrations […]
February 20, 2023
AI study visit. 13-14 April, register by 2 March

Artificial intelligence study visit & cluster meeting

This study visit took take place in Paris on 13 April (with an AI cluster meeting on 14 April in the morning).  Background To leverage the […]
January 24, 2023

TAIEX Workshop: protection against AI-enabled discrimination in non-EU countries

This workshop will take place September in Chișinău, Moldova, date pending confirmation from funding from TAIEX. It is aimed at Equality Bodies from non-EU countries.  Background […]