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
August 27, 2026

Project “Addressing the societal impacts of algorithmic systems: strengthening enforcement through Equality Body and Civil Society legal collaboration”

New project aimed at addressing the societal impacts of algorithmic systems via strategic litigation In 2026, Equinet launched a two-year project addressing algorithmically enabled systemic discrimination and strengthening accountability for the societal impacts […]
July 17, 2026

Webinar – Bridging the Digital Divide: Older Persons and Equality

This webinar will take place online on 5 October 2026. It is aimed at Members of the Equinet Disability Cluster and Age Cluster, relevant external stakeholders […]
July 16, 2026

Equinet’s Third Party Intervention to the European Court of Human Rights on Racial Profiling

On Wednesday 15 July 2026, Equinet submitted a third-party intervention before the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in the case of NGO KHAM Delchevo and […]
June 10, 2026

NHRIs, Equality Bodies and Ombuds institutions supporting the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights – Equinet’s submission to the European Commission consultation

Equinet, the European Network of Equality Bodies, welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the European Commission consultation on the role of NHRIs, Equality Bodies and Ombuds […]
May 21, 2026

Webinar: Using EU Infringement Complaints as a Tool for Equality

On 11 March 2026, Equinet and the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission organised the webinar “Using EU Infringement Complaints as a Tool for Equality”, bringing together […]
April 13, 2026

Hate Speech: Equality Bodies Gearing Up for Effective Practice

Debates on the boundaries between freedom of expression and hate speech are central to European politics today. As societies deal with increasing polarisation, the spread of online content, and evolving […]
April 1, 2026

Workshop Series – Opening doors: ensuring equal access, accessibility and reasonable accommodation under the EU Directives on Standards for Equality Bodies | 27-29 May, online

This workshop series will take place online on 27 and 29 May 2026. It is aimed at Members of the Equinet Disability Cluster and the Project […]
March 31, 2026

Consultation for the EU Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Equinet’s submission

Equinet, the European Network of Equality Bodies, has contributed to the European Commission’s call for evidence on the upcoming actions under the European Strategy for the […]
March 12, 2026

Equinet and ENNHRI joint statement on the Digital Omnibus Proposals

Equinet, in collaboration with ENNHRI (the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions), has issued a joint statement urging co-legislators to preserve strong equality and fundamental […]
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