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Preamble
Title I: Dignity
1 - Human dignity
2 - Right to life
3 - Right to integrity of the person
4 - Prohibition of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
5 - Slavery / Forced Labour
Title II: Freedoms
6 - Right to liberty and security
7 - Respect for private and family life
8 - Protection of personal data
9 - Right to marry and right to found a family
10 - Freedom of thought, conscience and religion
11 - Freedom of expression and information
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15 - Freedom to choose an occupation and right to engage in work
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19 - Protection in the event of removal, expulsion or extradition
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20 - Equality before the law
21 - Non-discrimination
22 - Cultural, religious and linguistic diversity
23 - Equality between women and men
24 - The rights of the child
25 - The rights of the elderly
26 - Integration of persons with disabilities
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27 - 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
32 - Prohibition of child labour and protection of young people at work
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34 - Social security and social assistance
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38 - Consumer protection
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39 - Right to vote and to stand as a candidate at elections to the European Parliament
40 - Right to vote and to stand as a candidate at municipal elections
41 - Right to good administration
42 - Right of access to documents
43 - European Ombudsman
44 - Right to petition
45 - Freedom of movement and of residence
46 - Diplomatic and consular protection
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47 - Right to an effective remedy and to a fair trial
48 - Presumption of innocence and right of defence
49 - Principles of legality and proportionality of criminal offences and penalties
50 - Right not to be tried or punished twice in criminal proceedings for the same criminal offence
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51 - Field of application
52 - Scope and interpretation
53 - Level of protection
54 - Abuse of rights
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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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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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Workers' right to information and consultation within the undertaking
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Right of collective bargaining and action
29 -
Right of access to placement services
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Protection in the event of unjustified dismissal
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Fair and just working conditions
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Prohibition of child labour and protection of young people at work
33 -
Family and professional life
34 -
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 municipal elections
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Right to good administration
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Right of access to documents
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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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September
2023
Fundamental rights of older people: ensuring access to public services in digital societies
Europe’s ageing population is ever-increasing, and our societies are becoming more digitalised. Many public services are now available online, with many more services in the process of being digitalised. But the digitalisation of public services poses a risk of exclusion for older persons. In this new report, FRA explores the impact of digitalisation on the fundamental rights of older persons. The report maps the current legislation, policies and practices fostering digital inclusion. It provides an overview of the laws at the national level that provide for equal access to public services, both online and offline. The findings show how Member States safeguard older person’s rights to access services undergoing digitalisation. It outlines how Member States can support digital skills and ensure older people can fully participate in public life.
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April
2022
Handbook on European law relating to the rights of the child - 2022 edition
Children are full-fledged holders of rights. They are beneficiaries of all human and fundamental rights and subjects of special regulations, given their specific characteristics. This handbook aims to illustrate how European law and case law accommodate the specific interests and needs of children. It also considers the importance of parents and guardians or other legal representatives and makes reference, where appropriate, to situations in which rights and responsibilities are most prominently vested in children’s carers. It is a point of reference on both European Union (EU) and Council of Europe (CoE) law related to these subjects, explaining how each issue is regulated under EU law, including the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, as well as under the European Convention on Human Rights, the European Social Charter and other CoE instruments.
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Leaflet / Flyer
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November
2019
Child rights in the EU - Supporting you, Supporting them
Child rights come first. Measures to ensure child protection and participation apply to all children in the EU. This brochure guides you to relevant FRA reports and tools that can support you when promoting and protecting the rights of all children in the EU.
Report / Paper / Summary
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April
2018
Mapping minimum age requirements: Children's rights and justice
The right to access justice and all other relevant procedural rights are not just rights in themselves; they also protect against violations of every other right. Respect for children’s rights in the area of justice is therefore essential. International treaties, the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, European Union (EU) secondary law, and national legislation provide a number of relevant rights.
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May
2015
Child-friendly justice – Perspectives and experiences of professionals on children’s participation in civil and criminal judicial proceedings in 10 EU Member States
Each year thousands of children take part in criminal and civil judicial proceedings, affected by parental divorce
or as victims or witnesses to crime. Such proceedings can be stressful for anyone. The European Union Agency
for Fundamental Rights (FRA) investigated whether children’s rights are respected in these proceedings.
Video
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
Victims’ rights
Children, youth and older people
05 May 2015
Children and justice: your right to be heard
Children need to be heard and be involved in all issues that concern them. This includes the justice system.
Video
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
Victims’ rights
Children, youth and older people
04 May 2015
Children and justice: professionals' perspective and experiences
Children need to be heard and be involved in all issues that concern them. This includes the justice system.
Report / Paper / Summary
Asylum, migration and borders
Children, youth and older people
27
November
2014
Fundamental Rights Conference 2014 "Fundamental rights and migration to the EU" : Conference conclusions
The Conclusions contain suggestions and concerns voiced by participants at the conference, from plenary speakers and panellists through to members of the thematic working groups.
Report / Paper / Summary
Children, youth and older people
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
6
November
2014
Child participation in research
Children and young people are increasingly involved in research and decision making on different aspects of rights which relate to them. EU Member States have different rules, regulations and guidelines regarding the participation of children in research, in particular concerning ethics approval and informed consent.
Report / Paper / Summary
Sex, sexual orientation and gender
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Children, youth and older people
Hate crime
Victims’ rights
28
October
2014
EU LGBT survey - European Union lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender survey - Main results
In light of a lack of comparable data on the respect, protection and fulfilment of the fundamental rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons, FRA launched in 2012 its European Union (EU) online survey of LGBT persons’ experiences of discrimination, violence and harassment.
Leaflet / Flyer
Children, youth and older people
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
29
September
2014
Child-friendly justice: Key terms
This document provides clear explanations for children of the key terms used in the child-friendly justice project. It explains what rights are and how these rights should be protected during legal proceedings.
Fundamental Rights Report
Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
Asylum, migration and borders
Data protection, privacy and new technologies
Sex, sexual orientation and gender
Hate crime
Sex, sexual orientation and gender
People with disabilities
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Children, youth and older people
Roma
9
July
2014
Fundamental rights: key legal and policy developments in 2013. Highlights 2013
The EU and its Member States took a variety of important steps in 2013 to protect and promote fundamental rights by
assuming
new international commitments, revamping legislation and pursuing innovative policies on the ground. Yet, fundamental
rights violations seized the spotlight with distressing frequency: would‑be migrants drowning off the EU’s coast,
unprecedented mass surveillance, racist and extremist‑motivated murders, child poverty and Roma deprivation.
Handbook / Guide / Manual
Civil justice
Asylum, migration and borders
Child protection
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Children, youth and older people
Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
30
June
2014
Guardianship for children deprived of parental care
This handbook aims to strengthen the protection of children, specifically addressing the particular needs of child victims of trafficking.
Fundamental Rights Report
Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
Asylum, migration and borders
Data protection, privacy and new technologies
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Children, youth and older people
People with disabilities
Hate crime
Roma
Sex, sexual orientation and gender
6
June
2014
Fundamental rights: challenges and achievements in 2013 - Annual report 2013
This year’s FRA annual report looks at fundamental rights-related developments in asylum, immigration and integration; border control and visa policy; information society, respect for private life and data protection; the rights of the child and the protection of children; equality and non-discrimination; racism, xenophobia and related intolerance; access to justice and judicial cooperation; rights of crime victims; EU Member States and international obligations.
Video
People with disabilities
Children, youth and older people
23 May 2014
Violence against children with disabilities
This is an introduction of a research project which will look at hostility, including violence, towards children with disabilities across the EU.
Report / Paper / Summary
Sex, sexual orientation and gender
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Children, youth and older people
Sex, sexual orientation and gender
Victims’ rights
5
March
2014
Violence against women: an EU-wide survey. Main results report
This FRA survey is the first of its kind on violence against women across the 28 Member States of the European Union (EU). It is based on interviews with 42,000 women across the EU, who were asked about their experiences of physical, sexual and psychological violence, including incidents of intimate partner violence (‘domestic violence’).
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Equality, non-discrimination and racism
03 March 2014
FRA for children
FRA helps EU institutions and countries in the European Union (EU), so-called EU Member States, to ensure that the rights of all people including children are respected. It collects information about rights across the EU and gives advice on how to improve the conditions of vulnerable people such as migrants, asylum seekers, victims of violence, racism and hate crime.
Children's views on child poverty and exclusion
Children’s views on migration and asylum
Opinion
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Children, youth and older people
People with disabilities
Racial and ethnic origin
Religion and belief
Roma
Sex, sexual orientation and gender
Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
Civil justice
National human rights systems and bodies
1
October
2013
FRA Opinion on the situation of equality in the European Union 10 years on from initial implementation of the equality directives
Drawing on evidence gathered in its surveys and reports, FRA submits a set of opinions aimed at improving the protection against discrimination. These could be taken into account in the implementation and the eventual reform of the EU legal framework on the protection against discrimination.
Report / Paper / Summary
Children, youth and older people
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
1
November
2010
Developing indicators for the protection, respect and promotion of the rights of the child in the European Union (Conference edition)
The development of indicators for the protection, respect and promotion of the rights of the child in the European Union by the FRA aims at assessing the impact of Union law and policies that have been adopted so far, identifying their achievements and revealing their gaps on EU provisions for children.
Report / Paper / Summary
Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
Asylum, migration and borders
Data protection, privacy and new technologies
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Children, youth and older people
People with disabilities
Roma
Sex, sexual orientation and gender
18
June
2013
Fundamental rights: key legal and policy developments in 2012
This year’s summary of the FRA Annual report – Highlights 2012 – puts the spotlight on key legal and policy developments in the field of fundamental rights in 2012.
Fundamental Rights Report
Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
Asylum, migration and borders
Data protection, privacy and new technologies
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Children, youth and older people
People with disabilities
Roma
Sex, sexual orientation and gender
18
June
2013
Fundamental rights: challenges and achievements in 2012
Against a backdrop of rising unemployment and increased deprivation, this FRA Annual report closely examines the situation of those, such as children, who are vulnerable to budget cuts, impacting important fields such as education, healthcare and social services. It looks at the discrimination that Roma continue to face and the mainstreaming of elements of extremist ideology in political and public discourse. It considers the impact the crises have had on the basic principle of the rule of law, as well as stepped up EU Member State efforts to ensure trust in justice systems.
Report / Paper / Summary
Sex, sexual orientation and gender
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Children, youth and older people
Hate crime
17
May
2013
EU LGBT survey - European Union lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender survey - Results at a glance
In light of a lack of comparable data on the respect, protection and fulfilment of the fundamental rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) launched in 2012 its European Union (EU) online survey of LGBT persons’ experiences of discrimination, violence and harassment.
Report / Paper / Summary
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Children, youth and older people
People with disabilities
Racial and ethnic origin
Religion and belief
Roma
Sex, sexual orientation and gender
11
March
2013
Inequalities and multiple discrimination in access to and quality of healthcare
Certain people are seen as particularly vulnerable to unequal treatment, because they share a combination of characteristics that may trigger discrimination. A Roma woman sterilised without her informed consent, for example, has suffered discrimination not just because of her sex, as all women do not face this treatment, nor just because she is Roma, as Roma men may not face this treatment. The discriminatory treatment is based specifically on the intersection of her sex and ethnic origin.
In brief / Factsheet
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Children, youth and older people
People with disabilities
Racial and ethnic origin
Religion and belief
Roma
Sex, sexual orientation and gender
11
March
2013
Factsheet - Inequalities and multiple discrimination in access to and quality of healthcare
The FRA report 'Inequalities and multiple discrimination in access to and quality of healthcare' examines experiences of unequal treatment on more than one ground in healthcare, providing evidence of discrimination or unfair treatment.
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