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.
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This in-person workshop was aimed at members of Equinet and civil society organisations working on discrimination and intolerance against Muslims. It was co-organised with the German […]
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Equinet’s latest publication Compendium of Good Practices on Equality Mainstreaming: The Use of Equality Duties and Equality Impact Assessments highlights the importance and effectiveness of equality […]