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Co-funded by the PROGRESS Programme of the European Union
Equinet AGM 2015 - EU priorities on equality and non-discrimination and the contribution of equality bodies
Tena Šimonović Einwalter, Moderator of Equinet Working Group Policy Formation and Executive Board
Member
Equinet – the European Network of Equality bodies
Equinet - the European Network of Equality Bodies
Equinet members are 41 public institutions established by law to
promote equality and combat discrimination (= equality
bodies).
Equinet promotes equality in Europe through supporting the
work of national equality bodies. It supports equality
bodies to be independent and effective as catalysts for more
equal societies.
Equinet members: Ombud for Equal Treatment, Austria | Interfederal Centre for Equal Opportunities, Belgium | Institute for Equality between Women and Men, Belgium | Commission for Protection against Discrimination, Bulgaria | Office of the Ombudsman, Croatia | Gender Equality Ombudsperson, Croatia | Public Defender of Rights – Ombudsman, Czech Republic | Office of the Ombudsman, Cyprus | Board of Equal Treatment, Denmark | Danish Institute for Human Rights, Denmark | Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner, Estonia | Ombudsman for Equality, Finland | Ombudsman for Minorities, Finland | Commission for Protection against Discrimination, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) | Defender of Rights, France | Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency, Germany | Office of the Ombudsman, Greece | Equal Treatment Authority, Hungary | Office of the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights, Hungary | Equality Authority, Ireland | National Office Against Racial Discrimination, Italy | National Equality Councillor, Italy | Office of the Ombudsman, Latvia | Office of the Equal Opportunities Ombudsperson, Lithuania | Centre for Equal Treatment, Luxembourg | National Commission for the Promotion of Equality, Malta | National Commission for Persons with Disability, Malta | Netherlands Institute for Human Rights, Netherlands | Equality and Anti-Discrimination Ombud, Norway | Human Rights Defender, Poland | Commission for Equality in Labour and Employment, Portugal | High Commission for Immigration and Intercultural Dialogue, Portugal | Commission for Citizenship and Gender Equality, Portugal | National Council for Combating Discrimination, Romania | Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Serbia | National Centre for Human Rights, Slovakia | Advocate for the Principle of Equality, Slovenia | Council for the Promotion of Equal Treatment and Non-Discrimination on the Grounds of Racial or Ethnic Origin, Spain | Discrimination Ombudsman, Sweden | Equality and Human Rights Commission, UK – Great Britain | Equality Commission for Northern Ireland, UK – Northern Ireland
Co-funded by the PROGRESS Programme of the European Union
Contributing to the European Equality Agenda
Contributing to the
European Equality Agenda
Contribute to equality policy and law at European level
Convey an expert voice of equality
bodies by sharing their expertise, experience and
recommendations
Inform and engage with policy makers
and partners
Co-funded by the PROGRESS Programme of the European Union
Equality bodies promoting a better work-life balance for all
Discrimination
Gender mainstreaming
Culture
Workplace practice
Care infrastructure
Diversity
Co-funded by the PROGRESS Programme of the European Union
Looking forward
Peer support between equality
bodies
Work on structural nature of gender equality to address underlying causes•But also of inequality on other grounds
Policy makers to engage equality
bodies in planning and
implementation
Legal duties on employers
Policies and programmes on
WLB
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Contributing to EU Equality Strategies
Equinet Perspective for a
renewed Disability Strategy
Equinet Perspective for a renewed Gender Equality Strategy
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Equality mainstreaming“In all its activities, the Union shall aim to eliminate inequalities, and to promote equality, between men
and women.” (Art. 8 TFEU)
“In defining and implementing its policies and activities, the Union shall aim to combat
discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual
orientation” (Art. 10 TFEU).
Co-funded by the PROGRESS Programme of the European Union
A renewed Europe2020 Strategy
Equality and non-discrimination key objectives for achieving smart,
sustainable and inclusive growth and jobs
Co-funded by the PROGRESS Programme of the European Union
Towards a comprehensive legal framework
Welcome momentum for the Horizontal Directive
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Current challenges – need for standards
• Standards for independence
• Legal structure• Accountability• Appointments
• Standards for effectiveness• Human and financial resources• Functions and powers• Strategic approach• Accessibility• Stakeholder engagement
Co-funded by the PROGRESS Programme of the European Union
Working together for equality in Europe
EU institutions
Equality bodies
Civil society
and partners