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 […]
September 6, 2024
20-21 November. Brussels/online. Drawing of two hands with flowers and animals, making a silhouette of a person in the center of the two hands

Seminar – Climate Change and its Equality Implications in Focus: Tools for Equality Bodies

This seminar took place in hybrid format (online and in Brussels) on 20-21 November 2024. It was aimed at Equality Bodies, as well as, European policy-makers and […]
August 27, 2024

High-Level Conference & Workshop – Game Changer: Sport’s role in fighting discrimination

Equinet and UNAR – the Italian Office against Racial Discrimination held a High-Level Conference on sport’s role in fighting discrimination taking place in person in Rome, […]
May 7, 2024
Equinet. Together for equality, stronger for all

A milestone for equality rights in Europe: Directives on standards for Equality Bodies adopted!

On 7 May 2024 we are celebrating an extraordinary achievement on our journey towards a more just Europe. The Council of the European Union announced the […]
February 26, 2024

Equality Bodies’ Interventions for Equality in the Field of Education

Equinet Policy Paper Equality Bodies’ Interventions for Equality in the Field of Education compiles and categorises the discrimination issues in the field of education policy and […]
February 26, 2024

The Netherlands Institute for Human Rights ensuring an equality-compliant use of AI

Artificial Intelligence is increasingly used in a variety of aspects of our everyday lives. Equinet and Equality Bodies are at the forefront of investigating the apparent […]
November 30, 2023

Conference: The other side of the law: enforcement of antidiscrimination legislation

This conference took place in person on 12 October following the 2023 Equinet Annual General Meeting. It was aimed at all actors in the enforcement chain […]
November 17, 2023

Equinet and ENNHRI call for stronger protection of Equality and Fundamental Rights in the EU AI Act

Equinet, in collaboration with the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI), has issued a joint statement urging policymakers to prioritise equality and fundamental rights […]
October 31, 2023

High-Level Conference: Addressing the need for Common Standards for Equality bodies

This high-level conference took place in person on 14 December in Berlin. It gathered Heads of Policy participants from Equality Bodies, Civil Society Organisations, government representatives, […]
September 18, 2023

Preliminary assessment of the EU Green Deal’s impact on equality. Survey of current practices and needs of European Equality Bodies

Equinet’s latest publication “Preliminary assessment of the EU Green Deal’s impact on equality. Survey of current practices and needs of European Equality Bodies” explores the potential […]