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Equinet is looking for a Policy Assistant (trainee) 06 February 2012
Equinet welcomes applications for the position of Policy Assistant (trainee)  The report analyses the progress and remaining challenges in applying the EU Racial Equality Directive, and includes a valuable overview of the role and activities of equality bodies. Launching of the EU Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations 2012 18 January 2012
The European Year 2012 has been launched today at an Opening Conference on Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations in Denmark. Important outcome of case regarding discrimination of persons suffering from diabetes in Belgium 20 December 2011
The Labour Court in Antwerp has decided on an important case regarding discrimination of persons suffering from diabetes, after the Centre for Equal Opportunities and Opposition to Racism in Belgium intervened in an appeal to a previous decision. Equinet welcomes 4 new members and its newly elected Board 02 December 2011
The 6th Equinet Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on 29 and 30 November in Brussels. Click here to read about the new Equinet Executive Board and new Equinet members. Equinet is recruiting a Communications Officer 24 November 2011
Equinet, the European Network of Equality Bodies is currently seeking to appoint a Communications Officer. The application deadline is Wednesday 21 December 2011. New Member in the Spotlight - Serbian Commission for the Protection of Equality 19.10.2011
We are very happy to announce that one of our newest members, the Serbian Commission for the Protection of Equality, is now featured in the Members in the Spotlight section of our website. ENAR launches the 2011 online survey on Equality in Employment 16 September 2011
Take a few minutes to complete ENAR online survey on reasonable accomodation of cultural diversity in the workplace. EIGE call for tender: Study on mapping current trends of female genital mutilation 15 September 2011
The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) recently launched a new tender for a Study on mapping current situation and trends of female genital mutilation. FRA identifies irregular migrants’ barriers to healthcare (11 October ) 14 September 2011
On 11 October 2011, the FRA will reveal its findings on the barriers that migrants in an irregular situation face when accessing healthcare. Interpretation of the burden of proof provisions: Bulgarian body addresses a request for a preliminary ruling to CJEU 13 September 2011
The request for a preliminary ruling to the CJEU refers to the nterpretation of the burden of proof provisions and the discrimination definitions under Council Directive 2000/43/EC of 29 June 2000 implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of racial or ethnic origin. FADA welcomes positive interim results of the pilot project 'depersonalised application procedures' 10 September 2011
The pilot project involving the anonymous processing of 4,000 job applications tests different methods of depersonalisation and analyses feedback from both staff recruitment personnel and applicants. Traineeship opportunity at Equinet 26 August 2011
Equinet invites applications for the post of trainee Communication Assistant. NCPE Malta - Call for External Gender Expert 5 July 2011
The National Commission for the Promotion of Equality in Malta have launched a call for a gender mainstreaming expert - deadline 18 July 2011 Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union marks start of a new Trio 1 July 2011
The incomming Trio commits to building upon the equality commitments made by its predecessors Commisioner for Human Right’s report finds LGBT Discrimination is still prevalent across Europe 23 June 2011
Commissioner for Human Rights, Thomas Hammarberg, releases report on the discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity Verdict of the High Court in Belgrade on homophobic hate speech sends an important message to the region 10 June 2011
The High Court in Belgrade has ruled that readers homophobic comments from "Press" newspaper's online comments section constitute hate speech Women’s poverty and social exclusion in the European Union at a time of recession - An Invisible Crisis? 09 June 2011
Joint report by the European Women's Lobby and Oxfam International Had enough of labelling? Do something! 24 May 2011
On Saturday, 14 May 2011 the Centre for Equal Opportunities and Opposition to Racism took part in Belgian Pride, covered in multiple layers of ... Post-its. ILGA- Europe releases its Rainbow Europe Map and Index 2011 20 May 2011
ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Europe Map and Index 2011 illustrates the legal situation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people in Europe Survey on Equal Pay for Men and Women in General Hospitals in the Netherlands 18 May 2011
The Dutch Equal Treatment Commission has recently published the results of its survey on equal pay for men and women in General Hospitals in the Netherlands. European Parliament LGBT Intergroup seminar: Free movement of same-sex families in the EU 6 may 2011
Seminar highlights a real and accute need to address the issues and problems faced by same-sex families in accessing their right to freedom of movement in Europe. !!AGE Platform Europe is 10!! 3 May 2011
AGE Platform Europe will celebrate its 10th Anniversary on 12 May 2011 (Brussels, Belgium). !!AGE Platform Europe is 10!! 3 May 2011
AGE Platform Europe will celebrate its 10th Anniversary on 12 May 2011 (Brussels, Belgium). Settlement of £62,500 without admission of liability paid by the Police Service of Northern Ireland to close discrimination cases 26 April 2011
Employing people with autism: a brief guide for employers 26 April 2011
A new guide produced by the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland Irish Equality Tribunal Award 35,000 euro to a transexual worker 26 April 2011
The Irish Equality Authority welcomes the decision of the Equality Tribunal to award 35000 euro to a transexual worker Equality and Peace in Northern Ireland 22 April 2011
Bob Collins, Chief Commissioner, the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland - from View from the Chair, Business Newsletter, 12 April 2011 Commission calls for proposals from NEBs 22 April 2011
The European Commission has issued a call to NEBs for proposals to support national activities aimed at combatting discrimination and promoting equality Call for tender - NCPE Malta 22 April 2011
Maltese National Commission for the Promotion of Equality seeks a gender mainstreaming expert Gender Mainstreaming on Budget in Belgium 21 April 2011
The Belgian Institute for the equality of women and men has published a "Manual for the application of gender budgeting within the Belgian federal administration" New International Standards for Equality Bodies 14 April 2011
On the 21 March the Commissioner for human rights of the Council of Europe gave his opinion on national structures promoting equality. International Roma Day 08 April 2011
A day to raise awareness of the issues and problems faced by the Roma Community Transatlantic Minority Political Leadership Conference 7 April 2011
A transatlantic conference on Minority Political Leadership was held at the European Parliament on 24 March 2011 in the context of the International UN year for People of African Descent Bulgarian Commision for the Protection against Discrimination featured in The Parliament Magazine 25 March 2011
Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency kicks off its 'Campaign in Support of a Non-Discriminatory Society' 25 march 2011
The FADA kicks off its Campaign in Support of a Non-Discriminatory Society ENAR Launch Shadow Report on Racism in Europe 22 March 2011
The European Network Against Racism launched its 6th Shadow Report on Racism in Europe on Monday 21 March 2011 FRA/ ECtHR Handbook on European Non-Discrimination Law 22 March 2011
The EU Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) and the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) jointly launched a Handbook on European Non-Discrimination Law on 21 March 2011 in Strasbourg. Coming Together to Close the Gender Pay Gap 09 March 2011
EHRC workshop identifies ways for NEBs to work together to close the Gender Pay Gap One in 100 02 March 2011
Equinet Executive Director, Anne Gaspard, acknowledged as one of 100 exceptional women in Belgium ECJ update: Ruling in the 'Test-Achats' case 2 March 2011
ECJ ruling in the 'Test-Achats' case - no exemption is allowed from the rule of unisex premiums in the insurance and related financial services Reaction of the Belgian Institute for the Equality of Rights between Women and Men to the recent ECJ decision 02 March 2011
What's in a name? 16 February 2011
The opinion of the Dutch Equal Treatment Commission on the rewriting of university diplomas for transgender people following a name change Denmark steps closer towards equality on the dancefloor 16 February 2011
The Danish Board for Equal Treatment helped move Denmark a step closer to equality on the dance floor when compensation was awarded in two cases in which men were subject to higher admission prices that females. Fighting Gender Discrimination in the Bulgarian Military Police Force 16 February 2011
Bulgarian Commission for Protection against Discrimination instructs Military Police Force to end discriminatory treatment on the basis of gender What's in a name? 16 February 2011
The opinion of the Dutch Equal Treatment Commission on the rewriting of university diplomas for transgender people following a name change NEBs' annual reports 2009/2010 15 February 2011
Annual Reports for the year 2009 & 2010 published in English by equality bodies. NCPE Symposium on Good Practices in Gender Mainstreaming - Call for Speakers 15 February 2011
The Maltese National Commission for the Promotion of Equality is issuing a call for speakers for its symposium on good practices in gender mainstreaming in April 2011 in Malta. DIHR Discrimination and Equal Treatment Survey 8 Feb 2011
DIHR Discrimination and Equal Treatment Survey European Citizens' Agora 3 February 2011
The 3rd Citizens' Agora focused on the relationship between the current economic and financial crisis and poverty. Swedish Equality Ombudsman Decision 3 February 2011
Information on the decision of the Swedish Government to replace Katri Linna as Equality Ombudsman. Release of the EC synthesis report on equality bodies 22 January 2011
The European Commission commissioned a study on Equality Bodies set up under Directives 2000/43/EC, 2004/113/EC and 2006/54/EC. The synthesis report is now available to the public. NCPE symposium on ‘Multiple Discrimination': call for papers 14 January 2011
The National Commission for the Promotion of Equality (NCPE) in Malta is launching a Call for Papers to be presented during a symposium on ‘Multiple Discrimination’ in June 2011 in Malta. FRA Open Call for tender - Data collection and research services on fundamental rights issues 13 January 2011
The deadline for submitting tender proposals is Monday 14 February 2011, 17h00 (CET time). European Union ratifies UN Convention on disability rights 6 January 2011
The EU as a whole is now the first international organisation which has become a formal party to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Top-level appointment at the French Equality Body (HALDE) and Slovak Centre for Human Rights 14 December 2010
Sign the petition 'Europe, it's time to ratify the UN Migrant Workers Convention' 8 December 2010
December 18, a Brussels-based non-profit organisation working for the promotion of migrant rights launched a petition campaign calling for the ratification of the Migrant Workers Convention by the 27 EU Member States. The Spanish Race & Ethnic Equality Council launches its website www.igualdadynodiscriminacion.org 2 December 2010
The new website aims to raise awareness on what are the rights of victims of discrimination with special focus on the remedies available to these persons. FRA updated report on Homophobia, transphobia and discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity 1 december 2010
This report updates the FRA comparative legal analysis of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity first published in June 2008. It also takes a closer look at the work of equality bodies and Equinet on this issue. ECJ Update - November 2010 12 November 2010
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has recently passed two judgments related to age discrimination (C-45/09 and C-499/08). Th...E-Tolerance Test 25 October 2010
An exciting new e-learning tool has been developed to explore the meaning and limits of tolerance. ENAR Diversity in the workplace survey 14 October 2010
ENAR are inviting equality bodies to take part in a survey regarding diversity in the workplace. Sex as a risk factor in insurance contracts 1 October 2010
The Advocate General's recently gave an opinion regarding the use of sex as a risk factor in insurance contracts. The EC's five-year gender equality strategy. 22 September 2010
The EC have adopted their new five year strategy to promote equality between women and men. Maltese project 'Strengthening Equality beyond Legislation-VS/2009/0405 17 September 2010
The Maltese NCPE is currently working on a EU project which aims to implement further legislation on non-discrimination through awareness raising, training, and research. Anonymous application procedures - first scheme to be launched in Germany 17 September 2010
The German FADA will launch a pilot scheme on anonymous application procedures in partnership with five enterprises and the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth. Viviane Reding - Statement on French Explusion of Roma 15 September 2010
Viviane Reding's statement on the latest developments on the Roma situation. Varvarovsky elected new Czech Ombudsman 13 September 2010
Former Constitutional Court judge Pavel Varvarosvky was elected as the new Czech Defender of Rights on the 8th September 2010. European Parliament demands the suspension of all Roma expulsions 10 September 2010
On 9th September 2010, the European Parliament adopted a resolution demanding the halt of the repatriations of Roma from France to Romania and Bulgaria. Equinet work on Roma equality 6 September 2010
Overview of Equinet ad-hoc networking initiative on Roma equality. Recommended reading: 'Assistance to Victims of Discrimination by Equality Bodies of the EU Member States' 22 August 2010
Bjorn Dilou Jacobsen, a special consultant at the Danish Institute for Human Rights recently published a book highlighting the challenges faced by equality bodies to effectively assist victims of discrimination. Job Opportunities at the European Institute for Gender Equality 16 August 2010
Vacancies for Seconded National Experts with the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) Launch of the Equality Mark Campaign 19 July 2010
Maltese National Equality Body (NCPE) recently started to award an 'Equality Mark' certificate to truly equal opportunities employers. Conference to mark the 10th anniversary of the Irish Equal Status legislation 19 July 2010
The conference will focus on the Employment Equality Acts (EEA) and the future of equality law and policy in Ireland. Photo competition 'In Search of Solidarity' 15 July 2010
Launch of a photo competition in the framework of the EU 2010 Year for combating poverty and social exclusion. The competition is organized by the Party of European Socialists (PES) Group of the Committee of the Regions. Same-sex marriage allowed in Portugal 12 July 2010
Read the commentary from the Commission for Citizenship and Gender Equality, Portuguese equality body. Update on the EU Twinning Project 11 July 2010
Northern Ireland Equality Commission shares its expertise and knowledge with the Israeli Equal Employment Opportunities Commission via a Twinning Project. Equality and non-discrimination under the Belgian Presidency 9 July 2010
Brief overview of the programme of the Belgian Presidency of the EU Council. ECJ update - July 2010 9 July 2010
Recent ECJ case-law in the field of equal pay and maternity leave. Adoption of the Figueiredo’s report by the European Parliament 21 June 2010
An important step towards the development of the next EU Roadmap for equality between women and men has been made with the adoption of the Figueiredo's report,  A participatory forum will be organised in Brussels on 18-20 October. Deadline for submitting proposals for the open space sessions: 15 July 2010 Conclusions of the Council on the EU disability framework and Roma inclusion 13 June 2010
Find out more about the conclusions adopted by the Council on the new European Disability framework and the advancement of Roma inclusion. Seize the opportunity to publicise your equality body's work 11 June 2010
EC funded project is compiling a guide on good practice for use by advice agencies in the UK. Call for examples of work raising public awareness around discrimination and human rights, with a view to empowering the public to take action launched. Bulgarian equality body facing potential budget and staff cuts 7 June 2010
Equinet offers solidarity to its Bulgarian member following the pending plans of cutbacks. Read the statement issued by Equinet. New draft of anti-discrimination legislation in Poland 7 June 2010
Equinet issued a letter to acknowledge this new development and stress the necessary requirements of independence and effectiveness of the equality infrastructure in Poland. Plans to merge the HALDE into the future Defender of Rights 4 June 2010
The merge of the French Equality body into the future Defender of Rights poses the risk of backsliding in the fight against discrimination in France. Update on the draft horizontal directive 4 June 2010
Update on the discussions on the draft horizontal directive under the Spanish Presidency. EU Journalist Award "For diversity. Against discrimination" - 29 April 2010 11 May 2010
EU awards journalists for raising awareness of discrimination Personal data: a comic book to raise awareness among European young adults 20 April 2010
A European project for young citizens FRA vacancies for media and communications positions 14 April 2010
The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has published new vacancy notices on its website ECRI reports published on Albania, Austria, Estonia and the United Kingdom 09 April 2010
Recommendations include the improvement of the daily life of Roma populations European Roma Summit, 8-9 April 2010, Córdoba, Spain 07 April 2010
The second European Summit on Roma inclusion European Council agreed on main elements of Europe 2020 Strategy 06 April 2010
EU leaders agreed to cooperate more on economic policy as part of a strategy to spur higher growth over the next decade. Promoting Diversity Management at the Workplace across the EU 25 March 2010
New project launched by the European Commission Announcement of changes in EQUINET Executive Board 24 March 2010
Kalliopi Lykovardi from Greece will succeed David Ruebain (UK) as of May 2010 ECJ's decision in infringement procedure against the UK 19 March 2010
The Court found that the UK failed to implement equal treatment legislation in Gibraltar Diversity in the Workplace - the MIA Award of the Danish Institute for Human Rights 18 March 2010
An award for companies acknowledging their diversity work ECHR hearing on authorities refusal to allow same-sex couple to contract marriage 3 March 2010
Case of Schalk and Kopf v. Austria (application no. 30141/04)  Read the current issue of Equalitynews, the newsletter of the European Commission New issue of the European Gender Equality Law Review 1 March 2010
Read about gender equality law developments at national level Journalism workshop in Budapest for the European journalism schools and centres 25 February 2010
A workshop for sharing journalism training practices International conference: "An alternative self-representation? Ethnic minority media, between hegemony and resistances" 25 February 2010
Conference on the role of ethnic minority media Watch Euronews' video clip on fighting discrimination 25 February 2010
A short video clip stressing the role of equality bodies in fighting discrimination. European Commission Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Programme - Call for Proposals 25 February 2010
Call for Proposals JLS/2009-2010/FRAC/AG Action Grants New Equinet publications available 24 February 2010
Order the disability and gender equality opinions prepared by Equinet's Working Group on Policy Formation Equality between Women and Men in the European Union - 2009 19 February 2010
European Parliament resolution of 10 February 2010 on equality between women and men in the European Union - 2009 Christine Lüders appointed head of the German Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency 17 February 2010
On 8 February 2010, Mrs Christine Lüders has been appointed head of the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency (FADA) by the Federal Minister for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth. "Facing the employment crisis in Europe: do we have the right tools?" - Policy Dialogue organised by the EPC 17 February 2010
The European Policy Centre organised a Policy Dialogue on "Facing the employment crisis in Europe: do we have the right tools?" on Monday 8 February 2010, as part of the Well-Being 2030 project. Vacancies for administrative positions at FRA 17 February 2010
The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has published new vacancy notices on its website Public Hearing on "Towards a new EU strategy for gender equality" - 28 January 2010 10 February 2010
The European Parliament's Women's Rights and Gender Equality Committee (FEMM) organised a public hearing on "Towards a new EU strategy for gender equality" on 28 January 2010. Recent ECJ case law on age discrimination in employment matters 10 February 2010
The European Court of Justice pronounced three judgments in January related to the interpretation of Directive 2000/78/EC establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation. Recommendations of the European Roma Information Office (ERIO) to the Spanish EU Presidency 08 February 2010
As Spain takes over the EU Presidency, the European Roma Information Office (ERIO) issues its recommendations on social policy. European year to combat poverty launched in Madrid 26 January 2010
The European Commission and Spanish EU Presidency launched the 2010 European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion under the slogan 'Stop Poverty Now!' at an event in Madrid on 21 January 2010. The 'EU 2020' Strategy - Equinet input to EU 2020 Consultation 15 January 2010
Read Equinet's response to the consultation on the future 'EU 2020' Strategy. Second "Equal is not enough" Conference: Call for papers 12 January 2010
The Policy Research Centre on Equal Opportunities (PRCEO) launches a call for conference papers. The multidiscplinary Second 'Equal is not enough' conference will take place on 1-3 December 2010. Deadline for submission: 1 March 2010. Member in the spotlight: the HALDE 12 January 2010
This winter the spotlight is on the French equality body. Discover the work of the High Authority against Discrimination and for Equality (HALDE). Open Society Institute report on Muslims in Europe 11 January 2010
The publication 'Muslims in Europe: A Report on 11 EU Cities' published by the Open Society Institute reports on the alarming discrimination faced by Muslims in Europe. ILGA-Europe's contribution to the consultation on the roadmap for equality between women and men 2006-2010 and follow up strategy 23 December 2009
ILGA-Europe, the European Region of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association recently published its contribution to the consultation on the roadmap for equality between women and men 2006-2010 and follow up strategy. Civil society alliance mobilise to protect equality and human rights infrastructure in Ireland 22 December 2009
Read more about Equality & Rights Alliance (ERA) call for solidarity across Members State to ensure effective, independent and resilient equality and human rights infrastructure in Ireland. EQUINET reacts to latest developments on newly proposed anti-discrimination EU directive 27 November 2009
Read EQUINET statement following the recent developments and negotiations related to the newly proposed anti-discrimination EU Directive. The Bulgarian equality body in the spotlight - "Tolerance is the path to peace" 17 November 2009
The Bulgarian Commission for Protection against Discrimination is our Member in the spotlight. Find out more about the initiatives, issues and challenges faced by this equality body. EQUINET elects its new Executive Board and welcomes 4 new Members to its network 16 November 2009
EQUINET held its 4th Annual General Meeting on 5-6 November 2009 in Brussels. During this event, a new Executive Board (mandate 2009-2011) was elected and the full membership of 4 organisations ratified. New FRA Report 'The Situation of Roma EU Citizens Moving to and Settling in Other EU Member States’ 12 November 2009
This report provides evidence that Roma are strongly discriminated against and experience social exclusion when exercising their EU citizens' right of freedom of movement. ECJ Reference: Vasil Ivanov Georgiev v Tehnicheski universitet - Sofia, Filial Plovdiv (C-268/09) 12 November 2009
The Bulgarian case, lodged on 3rd July 2009, concerns Directive 2000/78 establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation. A reference for a preliminary ruling has been issued and touches upon age limits for employment contracts. ECJ Advocate General Opinion : German legislation setting an age limit for practicing as panel state dentist is legitimate 12 November 2009
Read the opinion of the ECJ Advocate General on the case Domnica Petersen v Berufungsausschuss für Zahnärzte für den Bezirk Westfalen-Lippe (C-341/08). The case was referred to the Court to question the legality under Directive 2000/78 on the establishment of a general framework for equal treatment in employment and labour. EWL Contribution to the future of European gender equality policies 26 October 2009
Read the European Women Lobby’s (EWL) response to the Consultation on the Roadmap for equality between women and men 2006-2010 and follow-up strategy. ILGA Europe is recruiting an Executive Director 14 October 2009
ILGA Europe, the network of European NGOs that advocates for the equality of LGBT people is currently seeking to appoint an Executive Director. The application deadline is Monday 9 November. Belgian Institute for Equality between Women and Men seminar: "Living as a transgender in Belgium (20 November 2009) 13 October 2009
The Institute for Equality between Men and Women recently commissioned a study on the social and judicial status of transgender persons in Belgium. The Belgian equality body will unveil the results of this study at the seminar taking place on 20 November 2009 in Brussels. Update on the ‘Heyday case' – The High Court upholds the default retirement age of 65 12 October 2009
On 25 September 2009 the High Court ruled that the UK’s default retirement age (DRA) of 65 is lawful. HALDE on French national TV with a series of short programmes "Flagrants délits" 12 October 2009
The French equality body produced a series of 10 short videos which portray everyday life situations and how discrimination can affect someone' s life. The 'Flagrants délits' short movies, which are based on real life claims, are currently broadcasted on France3, a French national TV channel. ECJ issues guidance on collective redundancy consultation 16 September 2009
In Akavan Erityisalojen Keskusliitto AEK ry and ors v Fujitsu Siemens Computers Oy the ECJ has clarified a number of points relating to the duty to inform and consult employees about collective redundancies under the Collective Redundancies Directive (No.98/59) The Feryn Case - Belgian court follows the ECJ's interpretation 9 September 2009
The judgment in the Feryn case issued by the Labour Court of Brussels (Belgium) represents an important development for the work of equality bodies and the fight of discrimination with regards to access to the labour market. ECJ Advocate General’s opinion: age limit on recruiting firefighters is a genuine occupational requirement 8 September 2009
The ECJ Advocate General has recently given an opinion on the case 'Wolf v Stadt Frankfurt am Main' (C-229/08) in relation to age limits in recruitment. Vacancies at the European Institute for Gender Equality 3 September 2009
The European Institute for Gender Equality is organising a call for applications with a view to recruiting leading experts in gender issues, statistics, communications, HR, finance and general administration. Constitutional Court of Slovenia upholds equal rights for same sex partners 17 August 2009
On 2 July 2009, the Constitutional Court of Slovenia held that Article 22 of the Registration of Same Sex Partnerships Act (RSSPA) violated the right to non-discrimination under Article 14 of the Constitution on the ground of sexual orientation. Release of the Issue Paper 'Human rights and gender identity' 13 August 2009
Thomas Hammarberg, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights published an Issue Paper dealing with transgender human rights. Gender pay gap and the impact of the crisis on men and women: the opinion of the Advisory Committee on equality for men and women 10 August 2009
The Advisory Committee on equal opportunities for women and men adopted two opinions; one on the gender pay gap and the other on the differential impact of the economic and financial crisis on women and men. Equinet and the Lithuanian Equal Opportunities Ombudsman express concerns with regards to the homophobic law in Lithuania 10 August 2009
Equinet and the Lithuanian Equal Opportunities Ombudsman urge the European and Lithuanian authorities to take necessary steps to ensure the protection of the basic rights of LGBT people in Lithuania. EHRC opinion on the new directive and Strategic Plan 27 July 2009
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has responded to the British Government on the proposal of a new anti-discrimination directive put forward by the European Commission in July 2008 and approved by the European Parliament in April 2009. The Hungarian Ombudsman has published its annual report 17 July 2009
The Hungarian Parliamentary Commissioner for the Rights of National and Ethnic Minorities has released its annual report. EP Intergroup on LGBT Rights urges new EP President to condemn Lithuanian homophobic law 16 July 2009
The European Parliament's Intergroup on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender rights has asked the newly elected EP President, Jerzy Buzek, to take action against the recently approved homophobic law in Lithuania. The Belgian Centre publishes its annual report 8 July 2009
The Belgian Centre for Equal Opportunities and Opposition to Racism has released its annual report "Discrimination and Diversity". FRA releases a report on child trafficking within the EU 08 July 2009
"Child trafficking in the EU: challenges, perspectives and good practises" is the new report published on 7 July by the European Agency for Fundamental Rights. Czech Republic pass anti-discrimination legislation 07 Jul 2009
The Czech Republic was the last member state of the European Union to adopt anti-discrimination legislation. Member in the spotlight : The Swedish Equality Ombudsman 3 July 2009
To mark the start of the Swedish EU Presidency, Equinet is showcasing the work of the Swedish Equality Ombudsman in its brand new section 'Member in the Spotlight'. Situation Testing in anti-discrimination cases: MPG embarks on a new research project 23 June 2009
The Migration Policy Group (MPG) carries out a research project to raise awareness and gather data on Situation Testing. European Elections: "disability votes count" 28 May 2009
"Disability votes count" is a video produced by the European Disability Forum (EDF) in view of the European Elections which will take place from 4 to 7 June 2009. Poland referred to EJC for not complying with European gender equality legislation 19 May 2009
Poland was referred by the European Commission to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on 14 May 2009 for non-transposition of rules prohibiting gender discrimination in access to and supply of goods and services (Directive 2004/113/EC). EHRC welcomes the new British Equality Bill 27 April 2009
The British Government has published the Equality Bill, a single legal framework to protect people who are suffering from discrimination in all fields of society. FRA reports on EU survey on minorities and migrants: discrimination grossly under-reported 22 april 2009
The European Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has commissioned the first ever survey on immigrants and ethnic minority groups experiencing discrimination within the EU. The outcomes are allarming. Second meeting of the governmental expert group 08 April 2009
The second meeting of the governmental expert group set up by the European Commission on July 2nd 2008 to strengthen the dialogue among members states on anti-discrimination and equal opportunities will be held in Brussels on April 27th 2009 European Parliament approves new anti-discrimination directive (2 April 2009) 2 April 2009
The European Parliament has backed the new anti-discrimination directive which is meant to tackle discrimination on grounds of religion or belief, age, disability or sexual orientation in areas other than employment. Homophobia: FRA publishes a report on discrimination of LGBT people 31 March 2009
The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has published today a report on "Homophobia and Discrimination on Grounds of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in the EU Member States, Part II: The Social Situation". Equinet high-level meeting 18 March 2009
Equinet to hold a high-level meeting to discuss priorities and state of play in the European debate on equality and non-discrimination Goals of proposed new Council Directive reaffirmed by members of the Civil Liberties Committee 16 March 2009
Proposed new anti-discrimination Directive gets backing of the EP Civil Liberties Committee Media and diversity: closing seminar 6 February 2009
How media should change their attitude in reporting diversity was the main focus of a seminar held in Prague Dirk De Meirleir is the new Executive Director of ILGA-Europe 14 January 2009
Dirk De Meirleir, founding member of Equinet, joins the International Lesbian and Gay Association - Europe as their new Executive Director Equinet supports the European 50/50 Campaign 8 January 2009
Equinet has signed the petition for the EWL's campaign to promote democracy and to increase women's presence at the top of European politics The Office of the People's Ombudsman in Croatia joins EQUINET 5 January 2009
On January 1st 2009, Croatia joined the ranks of currently 29 members of Equinet, the European network of equality bodies. Equality Authority chief resigns 18 December 2008
Resignation of Niall Crowley as CEO of the Equality Authority, Ireland Mainstreaming disability through local actions 2 December 2008
Conference for the European day of people with disabilities Opinion on proposed new anti-discrimination directive 25 September 2008
AGE - the European Older People's Platform reacts to EU proposal for new anti-discrimination legislation Fighting Discrimination 31 July 2008
EU Proposals of protection from discrimination beyond the workplace Special Eurobarometer 296 31 July 2008
Discrimination in the European Union 2008: Perceptions, Experiences and Attitudes Positive action survey PAMECUS is now live! 5 May 2008
Contribute to research study on how positive action measures can help prevent or remedy discrimination UNAR Annual Report 2006 27 October 2007
Second report from the Italian National Office Against Racial Discrimination (UNAR) available for download in English HALDE Annual Report 2006 5 October 2007
Second report from the French equal opportunities and anti-discrimination commission available for download in English and French Reports on Dynamic Interpretation and Strategic Enforcement 27 February 2007
Working group reports available for download Draft anti-discrimination legislation in Romania 29 June 2006
Press release on adoption by Parliament of draft law modifying existing legislation CRE report on Gypsies and Travellers 21 June 2006
Common Ground: Equality, good race relations and sites for Gypsies and Travellers Sonia Chacon Navas against Eurest Colectividades SA 23 March 2006
Publication of Advocate General's Opinion Social Inclusion of Minorities 17 February 2006
Expert group to promote inclusion of ethnic minorities in the EU |
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