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FRA attended the online meeting of the EU Asylum Agency’s Training reference group on 29 March.
The first-ever EU Strategy on the Rights of the Child, adopted in 2021, led to the EU child rights network. It met for the first time on 31 March.
The handbook on European non-discrimination law - 2018 edition - is now also available in Estonian, Danish, Latvian and Maltese.
On 29 March, the European Law Institute (ELI) will run a webinar on access to justice, effective remedies, and business and human rights.
On 29 March, FRA will take part in an online working meeting on age equality.
Michael O’Flaherty
FRA Director, Michael O'Flaherty, delivers a keynote speech during the OSCE Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting on 28 March in Vienna. The meeting focuses on International cooperation to address violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law.
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FRA hosted a visit from the Turkish Bar Association on 24 March.
Overwhelming support for the many people fleeing Ukraine. Volunteers, organisations and EU countries provide support and help at the EU borders.
FRA looked at the challenging situation and identified fundamental rights risks, such as discrimination.
Risque élevé de traite des êtres humains, inquiétudes concernant les discriminations et le racisme, et recours excessif aux bénévoles : il s’agit là de quelques-unes des principales préoccupations relatives aux droits fondamentaux que l’Agence des droits fondamentaux de l’Union européenne (FRA) a identifiées aux points de contrôle frontaliers de l’UE avec l’Ukraine. Bien que la FRA ait été témoin du formidable soutien apporté à toutes les personnes fuyant le conflit, l’agence souligne la nécessité de rester vigilant et de s’attaquer aux problèmes qui se posent afin de garantir le respect des droits des personnes.
On 22 March, FRA will give an overview of the EU's goals and measures in the fight against racism and discrimination. It will also present the Agency’s work.
FRA will speak on a panel during the final conference of the Enhancing Stakeholder Awareness and Resources for Hate Crime Victim Support (EStAR) project.
FRA will take part in the European Anti-Racism Summit on 21 March.
FRA was part of the European Economic and Social Committee’s annual civil society days.
FRA facilitated a parallel session during an online conference on the digital dimension of violence against women.
FRA took part in Eurofound’s virtual consultation on the next European Working Conditions Survey (2024 edition).
Le personnel de l’Agence des droits fondamentaux de l’Union européenne (FRA) a été impressionné par le degré de solidarité affiché aux frontières de l’UE avec l’Ukraine, malgré les difficultés rencontrées. L’agence a également recensé les éventuels problèmes en matière de droits fondamentaux susceptibles de se poser. Ce ne sont là que quelques-unes des premières observations qui sont ressorties des visites de la FRA dans l’ensemble des pays membres de l’UE situés aux frontières de l’Ukraine. Un rapport succinct devrait être publié la semaine prochaine.
FRA Director will speak to the European Parliament about migration and migrant rights on 16 March.