February 21, 2019

5 May: European Independent Living Day

On 5th May, disabled people* from all over Europe celebrate the European Independent Living Day. It is a day of solidarity and an opportunity to celebrate […]
February 21, 2019

Training: Engaging with the UNCRPD Committee and Disabled Persons’ Organisations

What is Article 33(2)? The 2006 UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities the Convention (hereafter “the Convention”) and its Optional Protocol are the […]
February 21, 2019

Equality Bodies countering Ethnic Profiling: Lessons Learned

In November 2018, a first of its kind event co-organized with the Open Society Justice Initiative, brought together more than 30 Equality Bodies from across Europe […]
February 21, 2019

Seminar – Tackling discrimination and ensuring protection for carers in Europe

On 17-18 October, the European Network of Equality Bodies (Equinet) and the European Commission co-organised a one-and-a-half-day seminar on supporting persons experiencing discriminatory dismissal, in cooperation […]
February 21, 2019

Equinet Seminar – Tackling Age Discrimination against Young People

This one-and-a-half-day seminar was co-organized with the European Youth Forum (YFJ) and brought together national equality bodies working on issues related to equality and age/intersectional discrimination […]
February 21, 2019
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Czech Republic: New Publications by the Public Defender of Rights

New collection of opinions on the topic of Citizenship of the EU Ombudswoman published a collection of opinions on the topic Citizenship of the European Union. […]
February 21, 2019

Slovakia: Racism & Xenophobia amongst young people

Background We engaged 1 322 pupils and students (21 elementary and secondary schools) in the age of 11 – 19 years. The analysis focused on attitude of young people towards religious groups (Christians, atheists, Muslims, Jews), racial groups and ethnic […]
February 21, 2019

Luxembourg: Recruitment without Discrimination

The principle of equal treatment should be in place for every candidate applying for a job in any given company. This short guide informs people about: […]
February 21, 2019

European Parliament says stereotypical depiction of LGBTI people in media needs to be addressed

The report on gender equality in the media sector in the EU (Šojdrová report) calls for a greater focus on professional training and education activities as […]