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Combating discrimination
Anti-discrimination laws to protect people against being discriminated against on the grounds of racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation were agreed by all EU countries in 2000. This means that all 27 countries in the EU today are required to incorporate these rules into their national laws. As well as making sure that these laws are respected, the European Commission works to inform citizens of their rights and responsibilities, to raise awareness of discrimination, and to promote the benefits of diversity.
Rights and Obligations under European Anti-Discrimination Legislation
"The Union is founded on the principles of liberty, democracy, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms…principles which are common to the Member States." Article 6(1) Treaty on European Union.
The European Community has long been active in the fight against discrimination. Indeed, at the time of its creation one of its most pressing missions was to reconcile a continent divided by nationalistic [...]
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PROGRESS, the EU’s employment and social solidarity programme
Initiatives to combat discrimination and make sure that EU legislation is properly implemented are funded through PROGRESS, the EU’s employment and social solidarity programme. These activities include projects to raise awareness among the public, information campaigns to reach out to citizens, research studies, training, and support to European networks of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working in anti-discrimination [...]
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