Violence against women is both a cause and a result of gender inequalities. EIGE’s new report for the Western Balkans and Turkey offers recommendations for combating violence against women. Details in the data Developing comprehensive data systems will bring us one step closer to permanently ending violence against women. The current lack of comprehensive, disaggregated […]
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Violence against women: European Parliament insists on ratification of the Istanbul Convention
The European Union must ratify the Convention on preventing and combating gender-based violence from 2021, according to a European Court of Justice ruling, Parliament insists. In a resolution adopted by 469 votes in favour, 104 against and 55 abstentions, the plenary stressed that the Istanbul Convention remains the international standard and the key instrument […]
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How to improve the legal response to the “invisible” victims of femicide
In recent weeks, killings of a woman or girl because of her gender (femicide) in a few EU Member States show the urgency to better respond to this phenomenon. Today EIGE publishes the report Improving legal responses to counter femicide in the European Union: Perspectives from victims and professionals. The report follows on EIGE’s package to […]
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Sexual orientation cannot be a reason to refuse to conclude a contract with a self-employed worker
Judgment of the Court in Case C-356/21 The Directive on equal treatment in employment and occupation, which covers a wide range of occupational activities, establishes a general framework for combatting discrimination based, inter alia, on sexual orientation. Between 2010 and 2017, a self-employed worker prepared audiovisual material, trailers and features for the promotional programmes of […]
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2023: a year for skills and inclusion
Social inclusion in education and skills development is taking centre stage in 2023, with the European Year of Skills running the agenda for the next months. A recent survey within the European Union and ten of its neighbouring countries, undertaken by Eurofound and the ETF, reveals not only the number of challenges faced by societies to address social inclusion, […]
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Iran: EU adopts Council conclusions and additional restrictive measures
The Council approved new conclusions on Iran, focusing in particular on: the unacceptable repression of the ongoing protests and the human rights situation, Iran’s military cooperation with Russia, including delivery of drones deployed by Russia in its war of aggression against Ukraine, the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action), as well as regional security. Furthermore, the Council added 20 individuals and one […]
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December 10 – Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day is celebrated every December 10, the day on which, in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a historic document that proclaims the inalienable rights to which every person is entitled as a human being, regardless of race, […]
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Commission proposes to strengthen equality bodies to fight discrimination
The European Commission adopted two proposals to strengthen equality bodies, in particular their independence, resources and powers, so they can combat discrimination in Europe more effectively. Equality bodies are essential in assisting victims of discrimination and making sure that EU law on non-discrimination is implemented on the ground. This new legislation will ensure that equality bodies […]
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World Cup in Qatar: FIFA should help compensate families of dead migrant workers
With the 2022 FIFA World Cup having kicked off in Qatar, Parliament deplores the deaths of thousands of migrant workers ahead of the tournament. On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the human rights situation in Qatar. MEPs highlight that the Gulf state won the FIFA World Cup bidding process amidst credible allegations […]
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