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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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”.
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. […]
LGBTIQ+ rights are at the center of political and social discussions across Europe, with both progress and setbacks shaping the current landscape. In response to […]
The Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA), the EU’s first legal framework for AI regulation, introduces new safeguards to address these risks. Equinet’s latest publication “How to Use […]
Illustration by Maqué Studio Equality Bodies are at the forefront of tackling discrimination through digital automation, playing a crucial role in ensuring equal treatment in access […]
On 6th February 2025, AGE Platform Europe, the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI), and the European Network of Equality Bodies (Equinet) hosted the online policy roundtable “The missing piece in striving for equality […]
Equality Bodies play a key role in fostering inclusion and combating discrimination by supporting initiatives that empower vulnerable groups. Through sports, they can dismantle barriers, promote […]
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 […]
This workshop took place online on 5 February 2025. It is aimed at Equinet members’ staff working on racial discrimination, EU and national institutions, other relevant stakeholders. […]
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 […]