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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Illustration by Maqué Studio Equality Bodies play a vital role in advancing efforts to tackle discrimination based on individuals’ personal and financial circumstances, helping to ensure […]
Equality Bodies are key actors in ensuring that laws and policies affecting public services are fair and inclusive, protecting older people and those with health conditions […]
Equality Bodies help drive progress towards addressing algorithmic discrimination, ensuring that emerging technologies like AI and automated systems do not reinforce harmful stereotypes or biases in […]
Illustration by Maqué Studio Equality Bodies are crucial in ensuring that schools are safe and inclusive spaces, free from discrimination and prejudice, where every child is […]
Equality Bodies are crucial in defending human rights and ensuring that legal systems respect the dignity, autonomy, and equality of transgender and gender-diverse people. When Tereza, […]
Equality Bodies play a vital role in protecting individuals from racial or ethnic discrimination and ensuring that everyone has equal access to public spaces and services. […]
Equality Bodies play a vital role in tackling sexual harassment and promoting workplaces grounded in equality, respect, and dignity. In 2024, three women employed by the […]
Equality Bodies play a key role in ensuring fairness in recruitment and protecting job applicants from discrimination based on family or parental status. When Nina applied […]
Equality Bodies are essential in breaking down barriers that prevent persons with disabilities from fully participating in everyday life. When Tomáš, a deaf applicant, tried to […]