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Welcome to the European Commission's website on anti-discrimination! This website serves as a source of information on the EU-wide campaign "For Diversity. Against Discrimination." At the same time you will find background information about the measures that have been initiated by the European Commission's Directorate General for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities to combat discrimination. Finally, the website provides an update on current anti-discrimination issues and activities in all of the 27 EU Member States.
‘For Diversity. Against Discrimination’ campaign in 2008
In 2008, the ‘For Diversity. Against Discrimination’ campaign will continue to raise awareness of discrimination and the legislation which exists to combat it, as well as to promote the benefits of diversity across the EU. The popular ‘For Diversity. Against Discrimination’ Truck returns in 2008. The tour, set to launch in June, will visit ten EU Member States and will bring together business, NGOs, musicians, artists and the general public to explore discrimination and diversity issues.
The Journalist Award 2008 will also be launched during the summer. Now in its third year, the award honours journalists in the EU who, through their work, contribute to a better public understanding of the benefits of diversity and the fight against discrimination.
More information will be available in the coming weeks - or you can sign up to the ‘For Diversity. Against Discrimination’ newsletter for regular updates.
National events and activities
Check out the National Information pages for events and activities linked to discrimination and diversity taking place near you.
To learn more, select your country in the drop-down menu found on the right of the homepage.
Winners of the European Union's 'Breaking Stereotypes' Photo Competition announced
A photography student from Poland has been selected from more than 600 students from across the EU, as the winner of the European Union's 'Breaking Stereotypes' Photo Competition prize.
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Brush up on your vocabulary
Check out the new Anti-Discrimination Glossary, now available as part of the “Stop-Discrimination Guide” on the campaign´s website. The glossary lists many of the most relevant terms used in the anti-discrimination and equality field. Translations in other official EU languages will follow soon.
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EU Journalist Award 2007
To all online and print journalists in the EU!
The “For Diversity. Against Discrimination.” Journalist Award 2007 is granted by the European Union to honour journalists who contribute with their work to a better public understanding of the benefits of diversity and the fight against discrimination in society. Print and online journalists in the 27 EU Member States are requested to submit articles on issues of discrimination or diversity on the grounds of racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, age, gender, disability and sexual orientation.
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What can employers do to tackle discrimination and promote diversity?
Can an organisation that discriminates actually be working well in terms of overall management and performance?
New laws prohibit discrimination, harassment and victimisation of employees on the grounds of racial or ethnic origin, disability, age, sexual orientation and religion or belief. Used positively they can help all organisations improve their performance.
Find out interesting facts and information for employers in the new Employers’ Section.
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"For Diversity. Against Discrimination." Document Library
Find out all about anti-discrimination and diversity in the new online Document Library. You can search the multilingual database for keywords or by search criteria.
You think the database is missing a certain document?
Recommend the publication by filling in the entry form and see your submission published online.
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Electronic Press Kits
The "For Diversity. Against Discrimination." Electronic Press Kit provides you with up-to-date press information about the campaign along with contact details and high-resolution photos.
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New Studies by European Commission
The European Commission’s Network of Legal Experts in non-discrimination has issued a new comparative analysis of anti-discrimination laws in the 25 EU Member States – drawing on the comprehensive country reports it has already produced. The network has also published a new report examining the concept of “effective, proportionate and dissuasive sanctions” – and what it means for the implementation of the Race and Employment Equality Directives.
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