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New ‘For Diversity. Against Discrimination.’ materials online
Some new publications produced by the ‘For Diversity. Against Discrimination.’ campaign are now available electronically online in all 23 EU languages.
These materials comprise:
Leaflets aimed at employees, young people and employers
Posters aimed at employees, young people
A presentation on discrimination and the EU laws that exist to combat it which could be used as a training aid
A quiz which uses multiple choice questions to explain the EU anti-discrimination laws, and examples of work-place situations to test participants’ knowledge and understanding.
International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, 17 May
The International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) calls for the rights of people of all sexual orientations to be respected and for an end to homophobic discrimination and violence. Each year this Day focuses on a specific issue in order to give it extra public, political and media attention. In 2009 the theme will be transphobia: discrimination against transsexuality and transsexual or transgender people.
Campaigns and events take place on or around17 May every year around the world. More details are available on the IDAHO website.
Activities being organised in Europe this year include a second annual IDAHO lecture on 14 May organised by ILGA-Europe – the European Region of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association. The lecture will be on the topic of homophobic and transphobic violence and aims to explore what steps the EU should take to address this problem.
European Day on Solidarity and Cooperation between Generations 29 April
This first European Day on Solidarity and Cooperation between Generations aims to help foster understanding between young and older people by providing an opportunity for the two groups to come together to exchange their experiences and skills. To this end, an alliance of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), including AGE, the European Older People’s Platform and the European Youth Forum (YFJ), have been working together to encourage groups working with different generations across Europe to organise joint activities around this new European day. Information on these interactive events is available on AGE’s website.
The ‘For Diversity. Against Discrimination.’ campaign will support the European Day by producing a video news release for journalists on Intergenerational Solidarity which will be available to view on this website in May.
Winner of the 2009 Woman Political Journalist of the Year
Journalist and expert on gender issues Lesley Abdela has been voted 2009 Woman Political Journalist of the Year at the UK Women in Public Life Awards. Now in their third year, the awards celebrate women leaders in society and seek to recognise and promote the work of women in politics, business, the civil service and community leadership. Lesley’s award is given to the most influential female political journalist identified as having an influence on the highlighting and understanding of political issues throughout the year. More information is available on the Women in Public Life Awards website.
New Stop Discrimination Newsletter published
Published quarterly in 2009, the first Stop Discrimination newsletter of the year focuses on the media. In this issue we will be talking to journalists writing on discrimination and a leading Roma activist about how Roma issues are treated in the media, give you an insight into the first European Day on Solidarity between Generations, and highlight the story of someone who has suffered discrimination. You will also have the opportunity to find out more about how to recognise discrimination, as well as learn about some new tools designed to help employers.
The newsletter is available in English, French, German and Czech.
Stop Discrimination Newsletter
Issue 1– April 2009
International Roma Day 8 April
International Roma Day celebrates Roma identity (culture, language and traditions) and aims to raise awareness of the problems facing the Roma through the organisation of activities and events around the world. Around 10 million Roma live in the EU where they frequently suffer from racist violence, hate speech and discrimination in accessing employment, education, health care, and public and social services. This discrimination is widespread in with a survey (Eurobarometer survey 296) in 2008 revealing that around a quarter of all Europeans would feel uncomfortable having a Roma as a neighbour.
More information on the situation of the Roma in Europe is available on the website of the European Roma Information Office (ERIO) website. You can also read our interview with ERIO’s Executive Director Ivan Ivanov in the latest issue of the Stop Discrimination Newsletter.
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 21 March
Each year international and national organisations hold events around 21 March with the aim of raising public awareness of the dangers represented by racism, xenophobia and intolerance.
UNITED, the European network against nationalism, racism, fascism and in support of migrants and refugees, is organising an action week on racism with events organised throughout Europe.
Members of the European Network Against Racism (ENAR) are also active with events taking place such as a series of activities against racism (‘La Semaine d’actions contre le racisme’) organised from 19-29 March in Belgium which include an exhibition, film screenings, comedy, debates, animation and music performances.
‘La Semaine d’actions contre le racisme’
New Campaign on the Gender Pay Gap
Across Europe women earn on average around 17% less than men and in some countries the gender pay gap is widening.
To fight the continuing discrimination and inequalities in the labour market which result in this difference between men and women’s earnings, the European Commission launched a new information campaign on 3 March.
If you would like to learn more about the gender pay gap in the EU, leaflets, posters, PowerPoint presentations and a video clip are now available online.
The new campaign was launched a few days before International Women’s Day on 8 March, around which hundreds of events are held by organisations, governments and women's groups worldwide to celebrate the economic, political and social achievements of women. Established in 1911, the theme of the 2009 Day is ‘Women and men united to end violence against women and girls’.
Winners of the Journalist Award 2008
We’re pleased to announce the European and national winners of the Journalist Award 2008! The national winners and winners of the Special Award on the Roma at national level were chosen by juries made up of experts working in the field of discrimination and diversity and well-known journalists in each EU Member State at the end of 2008. The winning entries were then evaluated by a European jury, including European experts in the field of discrimination and diversity and media professionals, which selected the overall winners, runner-up, and the winner of the Special Award on the Roma at European level. These winners received their prizes at an awards ceremony attended by Vladimír Špidla, European Commissioner for Employment and Social Affairs which took place in Prague, Czech Republic on 5 February 2009. The Journalist Award 2009 will be launched in the coming months with more information available soon.
