April 23, 2026

A new Chapter for Equality in Montenegro

The new Law on the Protection of Equality and the Prohibition of Discrimination (Official Gazette No. 002/26) marks a significant step forward in strengthening the legal […]
September 3, 2025

Salay v. Slovakia: How Equinet’s TPI Helped Strengthen European Case Law on Indirect Discrimination and Segregation

    On 27 February 2025, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) delivered its landmark judgment in Salay v. Slovakia (29359/22), recognising that the disproportionate […]
August 6, 2025

Building a More Equal AI Future: Reflecting on the Impact of “Equality by Design, Deliberation and Oversight”

  As we look back on our partnership in the “Equality by Design, Deliberation and Oversight” (EDDO) project, I am proud to share how this initiative […]
March 4, 2025

Empowering the Next Generation: the Defender of Rights and the youth together for a more inclusive future

  Equality Bodies have an interest in working with and for youth for 2 reasons. On the one hand, it is important for them to be […]
August 29, 2024

Equality for gay men in blood donation achieved in Finland

  Starting from 1 October 2023, the criteria for donating blood in Finland have become more equal by removing a disproportionate ban for sexually active gay […]
August 7, 2024

From perception to proof: Redefining racial profiling in light of the Wa Baile decision

Introduction Racial profiling is prevalent in the EU. According to the second Being Black in the EU report by the FRA, 58% of the respondents stopped […]
April 16, 2024

Gender Equality and Climate Change Mitigation: How Can the Two Go Hand in Hand?

Introduction Gender equality and climate change mitigation are two of the most pressing global challenges of our time. While these issues may seem unrelated on the […]
May 31, 2023

Intersectionality: Just another tool to fight discrimination?

Introduction As a queer woman of color, my identity is linked to intersectionality and intersectional discrimination. I am proud to have different layers in my identity […]
December 7, 2022
Hands reaching for the stars

Towards a new gold standard for Equality Bodies – and equal societies?

Read Tamás Kádár's first reaction to the European Commission’s proposals for new Directives on standards for Equality Bodies
November 27, 2025

Training- Data for Climate Justice: Monitoring Equality in a changing environment | 25-26 March, Vienna

This training will take place on 25-26 March 2026 in person in Vienna, Austria. It is aimed at members of the Equinet Research and Data Collection […]
March 24, 2025

Climate Change and its Equality Implications in Focus. A Guide for Equinet Members Starting to Work on the Climate/Equality Nexus 

  Climate change is not just a global environmental crisis affecting our ecosystem—it is also a profound equality issue. Certain groups, particularly those already facing social […]
March 24, 2025

The French Defender of Rights protecting rights and tackling climate inequalities

Illustration by Maqué Studio Climate change is not a distant threat but has already a damaging impact on the daily lives of those living in areas […]
December 9, 2024

Conference – Equality in (Climate) Crisis: Equality Bodies addressing the impact of climate change on marginalised groups

This conference took place online on 3 December 2025, from 10:00 – 12:30 and 14:00 – 16:00 CET (in conjunction with the Climate & Equality Cluster […]
April 16, 2024

Gender Equality and Climate Change Mitigation: How Can the Two Go Hand in Hand?

Introduction Gender equality and climate change mitigation are two of the most pressing global challenges of our time. While these issues may seem unrelated on the […]
March 25, 2024

UNIA, The Interfederal Centre for Equal Opportunities, in Belgium guaranteeing an equal green transition

Policies that counter climate change must include an equality dimension to avoid exacerbating existing inequalities. Equality Bodies ensure that the green transition is fully inclusive and […]
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