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 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 […]
April 23, 2026

The Czech Public Defender of Rights protecting the rights of trans and gender-diverse people

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, […]
April 8, 2026

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

This webinar series will take place online on 22 April 23 September 9 December It is aimed at members of the Equinet Gender Equality Working Group. […]
January 27, 2026

The Slovenian Advocate of the Principle of Equality ensuring fairness in recruiting practices

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 […]
November 27, 2025

Seminar – Bridging the Gender Health Gap: Advancing Equality in European Healthcare | 19 November, Warsaw

This seminar will take place on 19 November 2026 in person in Warsaw, Poland. It is aimed at Members of the Equinet Gender Equality Working Group […]
November 27, 2025

Training – From 1976 to Today: The Long Road to Pay Transparency in the European Union. A Focus on Equality Bodies’ Cooperation with Trade Unions and Labour Inspectorates | 12-13 March, Brussels

 This training will take place on 12-13 March 2026 in person in Brussels, Belgium. It is aimed at members of the Equinet Pay Transparency Implementation Cluster. […]
October 17, 2025

EU 2026-2030 Gender Equality Strategy Consultation: Equinet’s submission

Equinet, the European Network of Equality Bodies, warmly welcomes this initiative to contribute to the future EU Gender Equality Strategy.  The European Union must continue to […]
June 25, 2025

The Belgian Institute for the Equality of Women and Men protecting victims of intersectional discriminations

Equality Bodies are vital in addressing discrimination resulting from the interplay or cumulation of multiple personal characteristics such as gender, age, and health status. Emma was […]
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