Equinet Activities

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December 10, 2021

The European Commission launches a new initiative on binding standards for Equality Bodies

Following the EU Anti-racism Action Plan and the LGBTIQ+ and Roma Equality Strategies, in which the Commission raised the possibility of proposing EU-level legislation to strengthen […]
December 7, 2021

CALL FOR DRAFTING: PILOT PROJECT REPORT ON STANDARDS FOR EQUALITY BODIES

Equinet is currently seeking a consultant to draft a report evaluating and summarising the learnings from our pilot project to test indicators that measure standards for […]
November 10, 2021

Conference: Tackling Institutional Racism – The potential of equality bodies

On 9 December, Equinet hosts an online conference to discuss the potential of equality bodies in tackling institutional racism. We look forward to your participation!
November 3, 2021
Community

The power of community: Together for equality & human rights

Every day, National Equality Bodies (NEBs), National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs), and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) work tirelessly to help individuals achieve justice and get redress […]
October 27, 2021
People Remember Stories

The power of narrative: together for equality and human rights

Communication has the power to spark change in society. Equality Bodies and National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) are well aware of what compelling narratives and targeted […]
October 12, 2021
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Fundamental Rights Forum 2021 – Promoting Equality

About the Fundamental Rights Forum 2021 The Fundamental Rights Forum 2021 took place on 11-12 October 2021, with sessions live-streamed from Vienna, Strasbourg, Geneva, Warsaw, Ljubljana, […]
September 29, 2021

Evidence-based equality: Collection and use of complaints data

Collecting data as a priority In a European Union built on equality as a founding value, the lack of comparable and regular data collection on equality […]
September 27, 2021

Call for Proposals: Strategic Planning & Evaluation

Equinet is currently seeking a consultant (firm or individual) to assist its Executive Board and Secretariat in assessing the current state and functioning of the Network and supporting the development of a new Strategic Plan in line with […]
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 […]