Robert Gajda’s Post

Don’t miss the latest European Commission report on the implementation of the EU Anti-Racism Action Plan 2020-2025. The Commission observed that it encouraged EU countries to take action by adopting national strategies, action plans and by supporting national bodies and civil society organisations working to promote equality.      However, despite some progress, levels of racial and ethnic discrimination remain high. Not all EU countries have adopted national action plans or strategies, and not all EU countries sufficiently collect data to paint a full picture of the levels of discrimination in their country.      Read more → https://europa.eu/!dy3VHc #EURights

⚖️ In Europe 🇪🇺, equality before the law ensures that all individuals are treated fairly, irrespective of their personal attributes. This fundamental principle supports fairness and combats discrimination Discover our campaign and explore how the rule of law is upheld in the EU at https://lnkd.in/gf2is7d9 #RuleOfLaw 

Today, we briefed the Northern Ireland Assembly's Committee for the Executive Office on gaps in Northern Ireland equality laws. We highlighted: 🔵 inconsistencies in protections across all equality groups 🔵 the challenges these present for those facing or challenging discrimination, and 🔵 why we need simpler, stronger legislation to benefit us all #GapsInEqualityLaws

Do you know what the #RuleOfLaw is? ⚖️ The rule of law is one of the EU’s fundamental values, guaranteeing democracy and citizens’ rights and freedoms. The European Commission has launched an EU-wide social media campaign on the rule of law. Through this communication campaign, the Commission aims to bring the idea of the rule of law closer to EU citizens and to raise awareness of its impact on people’s everyday lives. Follow EU Rights to learn more!

The Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) places a legal obligation on public authorities to consider equality and good relations in their day-to-day activities. It is an important safeguard to make sure policymakers consciously identify and consider the potential, and actual, impacts of their work on different groups. Find out more: https://orlo.uk/RzWcj

Strengthening the role of equality bodies across the EU: Council adopts two directives https://lnkd.in/dZN2Qe4y

⚖️ Equality of Opportunity in Public Employment: A Pillar of Social Justice Explore how the Indian Constitution safeguards equal opportunities in public employment, fostering inclusivity and fairness. Dive into key provisions, legal interpretations, and their impact on shaping a just society. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dQFHGYuz #EqualityOfOpportunity #SocialJustice #IndianConstitution #PublicEmployment #LegalInsights #RestTheCase

With the rise of far-right politicians in Europe, the EU must maintain and strengthen equality policies. ESWA joins 130+ organizations calling for the new EU leadership to meaningfully include the people concerned, including sx workers, in the policy-making process. Read the joint statement here. https://lnkd.in/dEnYUDup

💡 And since we have been talking about human rights during the #HumanRightsCaravan2024 organised by the Ombudsman’s Office recently, we think it is worth reminding you about our publications dedicated to this important topic. 📘 “A Brief Guide to Identifying, Assessing, Assisting and Monitoring Human Rights Defenders at Riskˮ is one of the recent LRCM publications, in which you can find more detailed information about: ➡ international standards. ➡ core rights. ➡ fulfilling duties of Human Rights Defenders (HRDs). ➡ actions required to report and prevent potential abuses concerning HRDs. 🖱 This guide has been published online, being accessible at any time – click here for the Romanian version: https://lnkd.in/dySwEg4g You can also access the Russian version: https://lnkd.in/dEAxGH2H This publication has been developed as part of the project “Shields for Human Rights Defenders – Supporting Human Rights Defenders in the Republic of Moldovaˮ, funded by the #EuropeanUnioninMoldova.

🚨 We stand with 128 civil society organisations calling on European Parliament MEPs to reject the #SchengenBordersCode reform in today's vote. The reform sees expansive new powers for police in Schengen Member States to conduct police checks with the aim of preventing irregular migration, which the European Network Against Racism Aisbl (ENAR) states will “exacerbate[s] racial profiling at Europe’s internal borders”. 🙅♀️ This comes just months after civil society criticised elements of the New Pact on Migration for its reliance on #racialprofiling at external borders. Observers have warned of the risks of handing racial profiling powers to far-right governments, who are set to be more emboldened than ever following the upcoming EU elections. This is one of the final chances MEPs will have to reject the harmful proposal, and safeguard the rights of people in migration and racialised communities. We call on them to take a stand today, and reject racial profiling. #RejectTheCode ❌ Read more: https://lnkd.in/gwjzMQst