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FRA launches new version of EFRIS tool

FRA launched a major new version of its European Fundamental Rights Information System – EFRIS.
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Support for human rights systems and defenders
Civil society

FRA presents its latest work on human rights defenders

FRA presented its ongoing work on a report on human rights defenders’ access to the EU at the annual meeting of the EU Temporary Relocation Platform.
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Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Roma

Roma Roundtable event in Romania

On 13 June, FRA attended a Roma Roundtable event in Romania.
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Support for human rights systems and defenders
Judicial cooperation and rule of law
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Swedish Presidency conference to discuss way forward on the rule of law

The Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU will convene experts from Member States, EU institutions and other stakeholders for the Stockholm Symposium on Democracy and the Rule of Law.
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FRA presents Fundamental Rights Report in Council working party

On 20 June, FRA will present its annual fundamental rights report to the Council Working Party on Fundamental Rights, Citizens Rights and Free Movement of Persons (FREMP).
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Equality, non-discrimination and racism
People with disabilities

EU CRPD Framework to meet

The EU Framework for the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities CRPD will hold its second annual meeting in Brussels on 19 June.
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Asylum, migration and borders

Tragic migrant deaths at sea – why EU migration and asylum rules matter

The horrific drowning last week of hundreds of migrants in the waters off Greece underlines again why revised EU migration and asylum rules are urgently needed. On World Refugee Day, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) reiterates its call for a more effective maritime search and rescue, enhancing protection of shipwreck survivors, and safe legal entry for migrants and refugees.
FRA Director speaking at conference on Institutional Protection of Fundamental Rights in times of Crises, 20 - 21 April 2023
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Making human rights protection more resilient in times of crises

Fundamental rights have weathered multiple storms recently as various crises impact Europe and the wider world. Participants at a high-level conference drew lessons from crises, past and present, and charted a way forward to make human rights structures more resilient.
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Equality, non-discrimination and racism

FRA joins EPSCO Council meeting

In a high-level statement on 12 June, the FRA Director outlined key proposals on why the EU should adopt the EU’s draft Equal Treatment Directive.
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Asylum, migration and borders
Children, youth and older people

Swedish Presidency event explores the plight of Ukrainian children

On 2 June, FRA’s Director delivered an impact statement during a high-level meeting on protecting children organised by the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU.
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Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Children, youth and older people

Child protection features at EU child rights Interservice Group

FRA attended the Interservice Group on the Rights of the Child meeting on child protection on 9 June.
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Asylum, migration and borders
Borders and information systems
Data protection, privacy and new technologies

Digital innovation conference explores migration challenges

On 13 June, FRA spoke at a high-level panel discussion on digitalisation and migration challenges. The discussion featured during a conference on digital innovation.
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Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Roma

Roma employment conference

FRA delivered a keynote presentation on the employment and training situation of Roma at the closing conference of an EURoma multi-annual project.
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Support for human rights systems and defenders
EU Charter of Fundamental Rights

FRA welcomes members of the Serbian judiciary

On 21 June, FRA will welcome a delegation from the Serbian judiciary.
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Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
Children, youth and older people
Victims’ rights
Defendants’ rights
Civil justice

Symposium on procedural safeguards directive for child suspects

On 15 June, FRA will deliver a keynote speech at a symposium organised by the regional group of the German Association of Youth Court Assistants.
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Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Sex, sexual orientation and gender

We want to hear from you: EU LGBTIQ survey is now open!

Are you lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex or queer (LGBTIQ) living in Europe? We want to hear from you! The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) launches today its EU-wide survey to capture the experiences, views and concerns of LGBTIQ people. The findings will drive policies to further protect and promote LGBTIQ people’s rights.
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Asylum, migration and borders
Equality, non-discrimination and racism

Practical barriers hinder job opportunities for people fleeing Ukraine

People fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine can seek jobs in Europe. But not knowing the host country’s language and temporary job placements are just some of the practical barriers identified in a new paper from Eurofound and the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA). The findings should guide policymakers in improving job opportunities that benefit both the people who fled and their host societies.
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Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
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HELP seminar for lawyers from Bulgaria and Greece

FRA will take part in a series of seminars organised by the Council of Europe introducing their HELP course on procedural rights for lawyers in Bulgaria and Greece.
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Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Roma

Roma inclusion and empowerment in Romania event

FRA will join round-table discussions on Roma inclusion and empowerment in Romania
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Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation

Workshop on judicial independence for EU lawyers

The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) invited FRA to present how to use the EU’s Fundamental Rights Charter in litigating judicial independence and related issues. This includes the use of FRA tools and materials.