Deregulation puts fundamental rights at risk: #EUrightsagency report. “This should be the wake-up call that @ec.europa.eu needs to stop being bullied out of our social model and stand up the fundamental rights enshrined in the European treaties” @estherlynch.bsky.social www.etuc.org/en/pressrele...
At today’s #JHA @consilium.europa.eu meeting in Poland, the #EURightsAgency Director Sirpa Rautio addresses EU justice ministers.
She underlined the need for our justice systems to thrive, grow and adapt, and to defend democracy, #HumanRights & the #RuleOfLaw.
FRA Director Sirpa Rautio meets Polish Justice Minister Adam Bodnar.
FRA Director Sirpa Rautio in talks with Polish Justice Minister Adam Bodnar.
Welcome talks between #EURightsAgency Director
Sirpa Rautio and 🇵🇱 Polish Justice Minister Adam Bodnar on areas of current and future cooperation as well as FRA support to the Polish @consilium.europa.eu Presidency 2025.
Labour inspectors training manual.
Labour exploitation and abuse is all too common for many migrant workers in the EU.
A new #EURightsAgency training manual provides workplace inspectors with tips, examples and exercises to better protect migrant workers’ rights.
Get it here: europa.eu/!v4PkVQ
Right to be forgotten.
How do European courts interpret the right to be forgotten?
From protecting personal data to the availability of information online this European Court of Human Rights / #EURightsAgency factsheet seeks to give examples how courts have ruled on this right.
Find out more: europa.eu/!6gGdNH
On Coming Out Day, we stand for pride not prejudice.
Although 1 in 2 #LGBTIQ people in the EU now live openly, 1 in 4 people are still not open to their family about being LGBTIQ, finds the #EURightsAgency #LGBTIQSurvey.
Find out more: europa.eu/!mNQ6vh
How can older people better engage with digital services?
Improve access to digital services.
Improve digital literacy.
Address the needs of older people.
Marking International Day of Older People, we asked how can we ensure that older people fully access digital services?
An #EURightsAgency report suggests providing them equal access to services & support to learn digital skills.
For more see:
👉https://europa.eu/!6gdXfc
9 tips when setting up national rights monitoring mechanisms at EU borders.
1. Independence, 2. Scope, 3. Powers.
4. Investigations, 5. Staffing, 6. Finances.
7. Accountability, 8. Synergies, 9. Cooperation.
How should EU countries set up independent national mechanisms to monitor #FundamentalRights compliance during border screening & asylum procedures?
New #EURightsAgency guidance sets out 9 key considerations on how best to do this.
Get it here: europa.eu/!v783mw
How can we tackle racism & discrimation? International day for people of African Descent. 31 August.
Enforce anti-discrimination legislation.
Identify and record hate crime.
Prevent discriminatory policing.
Tomorrow marks International Day for People of #AfricanDescent.
Time to celebrate their contributions globally, #FightRacism & end #discrimination.
The #EURightsAgency 'Being Black in the EU' report provides the data for countries to act.
Get it here:
europa.eu/!HX8qCg
What are the challenges facing DATA PROTECTION AUTHORITIES?
Inadequate resources.
Volume of complaints.
New technology.
What hampers EU #DataProtection?
#ICYMI an #EURightsAgency report highlights key issues data protection authorities face:
➡️lack of resources
➡️growing workload
➡️many complaints
We call on EU countries to address these to better protect people's data. For more see:
🔗https://europa.eu/!t4WCKf
How can we better respect rights using the European Arrest Warrant?
Assess wider rights impact of cross-border transfers.
Help them get legal assistance.
Provide information early & easy to understand.
How can we better respect #FundamentalRights across borders using the #EuropeanArrestWarrant?
In case you missed it, an #EURightsAgency report identifies real-life #EAW challenges & suggests improvements like better legal assistance, info & interpretation.
Find out more: europa.eu/!GDTDbc
International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. 22 August.
Today is the International Day Commemorating Victims of Violence Based on Religion or Belief!
As the work of the #EURightsAgency shows, too many people still suffer because of their beliefs.
And we need to protect the universal right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion.
We are attending #RightsForum24 (organised by @EURightsAgency). If you are in Vienna, please do say hi. Looking forward to connecting with many colleagues and partners working on #humanrights and #freespeech in #EU.
#EURightsAgency
fundamentalrightsforum.eu/programme/
Alle Ergebnisse der Studie hier: fra.europa.eu/en/news/2023...
#Rassismus #AntiSchwarzerRassismus #EU #EURightsAgency #HabIchWasGegen #Antidiskriminierung
Bild: European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights
What struggles do civil society search & rescue operations face in the Mediterranean?
This FRA update signposts operational capacity, legal proceedings against crew & vessels.
fra.europa.eu/en/news/2023...
#CivilSociety #migration #EURightsAgency #fundamentalrights
Ahead of the European Elections in 2024, it is imperative we have an up-to-date assessment of the lived realities of #LGBTI people in #Europe. Take some time to fill in the brand new #EURightsAgency #LGBTIQSurvey and make your voice heard!
lgbtiqsurvey.eu
It’s so important that the impact of crises - including the COVID pandemic and the invasion of Ukraine - on LGBTI lives is seen by those in power. Take some time to fill in the brand new #EURightsAgency #LGBTIQSurvey and make your voice heard!
lgbtiqsurvey.eu
