Relevant EU Directive:
Directive 2000/78/EC.
The prohibition of discrimination based on religion or belief does not only cover members of and activities linked to officially recognised churches, but according to the European Court of Human Rights it extends to views that attain a certain level of cogency, seriousness, cohesion and importance. Depending on the circumstances, discrimination against certain religious groups may also be seen as discrimination based on racial or ethnic origin.
Example:Examples can include discrimination due to wearing religious clothing, harassment during the provision of services or the lack of accommodating religious needs.
October 22, 2018
The OSCE high-level conference took place in Rome on 22 October and was an opportunity to discuss good practices related to addressing racism, xenophobia, gender, anti-Semitism and intolerance against Muslims, Christians and members of other religions, as well as challenges related to discriminatory practices, which continue to be a concern across the OSCE region.
Tena Šimonović Einwalter, Equinet Chair, represented the Network on panel discussing ""Intolerance and discrimination, with a focus on discrimination based on religion or belief".
March 30, 2018
Background In the past six years, the legal area has further evolved, not the least through judicial decisions that often spark wider public attention and provoke […]