Ombudswoman Expresses Support to the People of Ukraine and Ukrainian Parliament Commission for Human Rights
Following the launch of Russia’s military aggression on Ukraine, Ombudswoman Tena Šimonović Einwalter issued a letter of support to the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms. Lyudmyla…
Fifth Regional Conference of Equality Bodies from South-East Europe: Impact of COVID-19 on Equality
The pandemic has challenged us in many ways, especially when it comes to equality. In many parts of the world, those in the most vulnerable situations have become…
Virtual Seminar: The role of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights in the Work of Equality Bodies and National Human Rights Institutions
The event focused on the strategic use of the Charter in concrete cases of dealing with human rights violations or combating inequality. In cooperation with the European Network…
Fundamental Rights Forum 2021: Office of the Ombudswoman Present Efforts to Combat Anti-Roma Discrimination
More than 3 000 participants took part in this year’s Fundamental Rights Forum. The Office of the Ombudswoman showcased the initiative jointly undertaken by our institution and members…
Equality Data: Powerful Tools to Support the Fight against Discrimination
How does equality data support combatting discrimination and what are the challenges faced by equality bodies and other relevant stakeholders in compiling them – those were the topics…
High Level Meeting on Standards for Equality Bodies
In order to successfully combat discrimination in Europe, it is crucial to have strong and independent equality bodies. In achieving that, the European Commission’s support will be crucial….
Expert Discussion: Filling the gaps in Equality Legislation in the EU Member States
“Equality bodies can provide a significant contribution to our efforts to achieve full equality. However, for them to be able to realize their full potential and provide effective…
European AI Forum
Dear participants, dear organizers, dear distinguished speakers, I’m speaking on behalf of Equinet, the European network of equality bodies, representing 49 equality bodies in 36 European countries. In…
Joint statement in support of the Office of the Polish Commissioner for Human Rights
Global and European human rights networks and organizations issued a statement on May 14 2021 in support of the Office of the Polish Commissioner for Human Rights. The…
AI Systems: Equality Concerns to Be Considered as Early as the Design Phase
European Network of Equality Bodies (Equinet) organized on 22 and 30 April 2021 a two-part workshop on the legal and practical challenges of AI use in everyday life…