Centre for Equal Treatment
Overview:
The CET (Centre for Equal Treatment) carries out its missions independently, and its purpose is to promote, analyze and monitor equal treatment between all persons without discrimination on the basis of race/ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion or beliefs, handicap or age.
Brief history
The CET was created by the law of 28 November 2006.
Mandate Type
Predominantly promotion-type and legal support body
Litigation power:
- Formally deciding on complaints (e.g. decision or recommendation addressed to the parties) Not legally binding
Activities
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activities aimed at supporting vulnerable groups ( e.g. through trainings ) | |||||||||||
| Activities aimed at supporting duty bearers such as employers and service providers (e.g. through trainings, guidance material, practical support, etc.) | |||||||||||
| Communication activities (e.g. awareness raising campaigns) | |||||||||||
| Recommendations on discrimination issues | |||||||||||
| Publications and reports | |||||||||||
| Research projects (including surveys) |
Our institution has a mandate to deal with:
- UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
- Freedom of movement for workers
Other statistics:
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of inquiries handled per year (all contact even if not resulting in a formal complaint) | 157 | 118 | 113 | 96 | 145 | 129 | 115 | 128 | 150 | ||
| Number of cases handled per year (case files opened and processed according to your procedures) | 157 | 118 | 113 | 96 | 145 | 129 | 115 | 128 | 150 | ||
| Number of media appearances per year (major newspapers/magazines/websites/blogs, TV + radio channels) - does not include social media | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 |
Management
- Collegiate headed equality body (led by a distinct board/commission)
Management details
The CET is made up of a panel of five members, including a chairman.
Additional details
The chairman and the members of the CET are appointed for five years. The five-year term can be renewed once.
Procedure for nomination and appointment of management and board
Members of the boards are appointed by the Grand Duke based on a proposal from the Chamber of Deputies, on the basis of their competence in the field of the promotion of equal treatment.
Those 5 members chose the staff.
Number of staff dealing with equality issues
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Grounds and fields of discrimination covered by the equality body
| Grounds / Fields | Employment | Education | Housing | Social Protection & Healthcare | Goods and Services | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||||||
| Gender Identity | ||||||
| Race and Ethnic Origin | ||||||
| Age | ||||||
| Disability | ||||||
| Sexual Orientation | ||||||
| Religion & Belief |
Mandate covers:
- Public sector
- Private sector
Operating budget in euros
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92000 | 80000 | 81000 | 82000 | 83000 | 87000 | 88000 | 88000 | 88000 | 389109 | 480842 |
Operating budget in euros for the parts of the organisation dealing with equality issues (all types of functions)
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52000 | 40000 | 41000 | 42000 | 43000 | 47000 | 48000 | 48000 | 48000 |
We are accountable to
- National Parliament
Full name in English
Centre for Equal TreatmentFull name in the national language(s):
CET (Centre pour l’égalité de traitement)Postal address
65, route d’Arlon
L-1140 Luxembourg