September 13, 2021

Time to step up our engagement with youth

To advocate for their rights to be protected, respected and fulfilled, it is crucial that young people are provided with a better understanding of equality and […]
September 2, 2021
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Cyprus: The dangers of hate speech

On July 13, 2021, Cyprus Ombudswoman and Commissioner for Administration and Protection of Human Rights Maria Stylianou-Lottides released a statement regarding the phenomenon of speech that […]
August 31, 2021
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Filling the gaps in Equality Legislation in the EU Member States: Online Discussion

On 7 September, ARDI ( European Parliament Anti-racism and Diversity Intergroup), the Spanish Alliance for an Equal Treatment Law, Fundacion de Secretariado Gitano and Equinet organised an […]
July 7, 2021

Georgia: Public Defender’s Annual report and activities update

The Public Defender’s Office submitted an annual report to the Parliament of Georgia on the situation of human rights and freedoms in the country. The 486-page […]
June 24, 2021
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Freedom of Movement: Equality bodies tackling discrimination of Union workers

Background Freedom of movement for workers is one of the cornerstones of the European Union and its internal market. It is enshrined in Article 45 of […]
June 21, 2021
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How do equality bodies ensure equality, diversity and non-discrimination in healthcare?

Our new Perspective “Equality, Diversity, and Non-Discrimination in Healthcare: Learning from the Work of Equality Bodies” explores a relatively under-examined field in the work of equality bodies compared to other fields such as […]
June 14, 2021

Spain: Understanding discrimination on the ground of race or ethnic origin

Potential victims’ perception of discrimination based on racial or ethnic origin (Council Against Racial and Ethnic Discrimination) The study’s main goal is to gain insight into how […]
June 10, 2021

Webinar Series on Equality, Diversity and Non-Discrimination in Healthcare

A recent Eurobarometer survey showed that healthcare was by far the most important issue for the future of Europe according to Europeans. However, equality in the […]
May 28, 2021

Sweden: Strategic litigation – Systemic racism and access to healthcare services

The Swedish Equality Ombudsman has secured a major win in an important case concerning discrimination in healthcare services. The ruling followed a six day trial in […]