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
September 1, 2026

The Commission for Protection against Discrimination in Bulgaria protects individuals from discrimination based on their financial situation

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 […]
August 31, 2026

Webinar Series – European Democracies Under Pressure: Reflecting on Gender Equality in the Age of Backlash – Webinar 3

The third webinar  of the 3 part series will take place online on the 9 December.  It is aimed at members of the Equinet Gender Equality […]
August 31, 2026

Equinet Webinar Series – European Democracies Under Pressure: Reflecting on Gender Equality in the Age of Backlash – Webinar 2: Engaging Men in Gender Equality and Countering Harmful Masculinity

The second webinar  of the 3 part series will take place online on the 23 September.  It is aimed at members of the Equinet Gender Equality […]
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 25, 2026

The Office of the Ombudswoman in Croatia protecting older persons and those with health conditions from discrimination

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 […]
June 25, 2026

The Netherlands Institute for Human Rights addressing algorithmic discrimination

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 […]
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 […]
December 17, 2025

Webinar – Culture for Equality: Equality Bodies promoting inclusion and diversity through Arts | Date TBC, online

This webinar will take place online. It is aimed at Members of the Equinet Cluster on Racial and Religious Equality and the Communication Working Group. Background […]
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