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Human dignity
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Right to life
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Right to integrity of the person
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Prohibition of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
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Slavery / Forced Labour
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Right to liberty and security
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Protection of personal data
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Right to marry and right to found a family
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Freedom of thought, conscience and religion
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Freedom to choose an occupation and right to engage in work
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Right to property
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Right to asylum
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Protection in the event of removal, expulsion or extradition
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Equality before the law
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Non-discrimination
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Cultural, religious and linguistic diversity
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Equality between women and men
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The rights of the child
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The rights of the elderly
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Integration of persons with disabilities
Title IV: Solidarity
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Workers' right to information and consultation within the undertaking
28 -
Right of collective bargaining and action
29 -
Right of access to placement services
30 -
Protection in the event of unjustified dismissal
31 -
Fair and just working conditions
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Prohibition of child labour and protection of young people at work
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Family and professional life
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Social security and social assistance
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Health care
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Access to services of general economic interest
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Environmental protection
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Consumer protection
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Right to vote and to stand as a candidate at elections to the European Parliament
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Right to vote and to stand as a candidate at municipal elections
41 -
Right to good administration
42 -
Right of access to documents
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European Ombudsman
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Right to petition
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Freedom of movement and of residence
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Diplomatic and consular protection
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Right to an effective remedy and to a fair trial
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Presumption of innocence and right of defence
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Principles of legality and proportionality of criminal offences and penalties
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Right not to be tried or punished twice in criminal proceedings for the same criminal offence
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Press Release
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
02 March 2009
Recent rise in anti-Semitic incidents in the EU
EU Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) releases new data on anti-Semitic incidents in the EUThe EU Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) releases today its new report “Anti-Semitism. Summary overview of the situation in the European Union 2001-2008”.
Press Release
Sex, sexual orientation and gender
16 May 2008
Promoting equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the European Union
"The combat against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is a priority issue to ensure equal rights to all people in the EU", said Constantinos Manolopoulos, FRA's Acting Director, ahead of International Day against Homophobia on 17 May 2008. "This day is an occasion to recall the discrimination and prejudices that many LGBT people still face in some EU Member States. We must address this social ill head on."
Press Release
Roma
07 April 2008
European Union needs common action to make equality a reality for the Roma
Statement by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) on the occasion of International Roma Day.
Press Release
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
21 March 2008
Joint statement on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Today we commemorate the tragic events of 1960 in Sharpeville, which led to the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. (1) On this symbolic day, we - the OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), the Council of Europe's European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) - stand united in calling on political parties to combat racism. In the words of Nelson Mandela, we call on political leaders to build "a society of which all humanity will be proud".
Press Release
Roma
04 March 2007
Situation of Roma in Europe demands more rigorous action
"The discrimination and disadvantage faced by Roma and Travellers in Europe is a well-documented fact. Solutions have been outlined in action plans and numerous strategies. What we need now is more action on the ground, the rigorous implementation of adequately-resourced policies, and specific measures that tackle deep-rooted discrimination and negative stereotypes of Roma and Travellers," said Beate Winkler, interim Director of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights, in a statement ahead of International Roma Day (8 April)".
Press Release
15 December 2023
Sirpa Rautio to become new FRA Director
The Management Board of the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has appointed Sirpa Rautio to be the next Director of the Agency.
Press Release
11 November 2019
EU Charter of Fundamental Rights marks its 10th anniversary
On 1 December 2019, the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights will celebrate its 10th anniversary since it became legally binding, with the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty on 1 December 2009. To mark this anniversary, the European Commission, together with the Finnish Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), is holding a conference tomorrow, with the aim of looking at how to improve the use and awareness of the Charter to bringing it to life for citizens in the EU.
Press Release
27 September 2018
Coalition of hope commits to human rights for all
Calls to action to counter the pressing human rights threats facing Europe were captured during Vienna’s Fundamental Rights Forum 2018. They emerged from the talents, ideas, and expertise shared by over 700 leading experts from around the world during the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights’ event.
Read Chair's Statement
Press Release
18 January 2018
Civil society under threat, Fundamental Rights Agency finds
In many parts of the EU, civil society is under threat, finds a new report by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA). Given the vital role civil society plays in upholding democratic processes and in promoting human rights, decision makers need to ensure the important work of civil society is not undermined through policy and legal changes and funding cuts.
Press Release
13 July 2017
New Chairperson of FRA’s Management Board takes office
The new Chairperson of the Management Board of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) Sirpa Rautio takes office on 13 July 2017. She was elected by the FRA Management Board at its 26th Meeting in May 2017. Filippo di Robilant from Italy was elected as FRA Executive Board member.
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