Event
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Racial and ethnic origin
Religion and belief
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European Conference on Antisemitism takes stock of efforts

From 1 to 2 July, FRA, the European Commission and the Federal Chancellery of Austria will hold the European Conference on Antisemitism in Vienna.
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Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Roma

Roma study visit to Ostrava

FRA joined the EURoma Network study visit to Ostrava that focused on housing and residential desegregation. The study visit focused on the Social Rental Agency (SRA) model as implemented in Ostrava and the surrounding region with its two key elements. These were housing mediation on the private market and social support for tenants.
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Equality, non-discrimination and racism

Developing FRA’s population-based surveys

FRA is currently undertaking a comprehensive review of its large-scale surveys in terms of content, design, and resource requirements.
Cover image of the summary publication Places of care = Places of Safety? Violence against people with disabilities in institutions
Report / Paper / Summary
People with disabilities
Victims’ rights
23
June
2026

Places of Care = Places of Safety? Violence against persons with disabilities in institutions - Summary

The publication is an excerpt from the full report: Places of care = places of safety? Violence against persons with disabilities in institutions. The report looks at the breadth and depth of violence and neglect faced by people with disabilities living in institutions. It includes key findings and calls for better protection, greater prevention of violence, and clear accountability. It urges the EU and its Member States to implement their obligations on equality and fundamental rights. It is available in English, German, Croatian, Italian, Latvian, Polish, Portuguese, Slovakian and Slovenian.
Practical Tool for Guardians — Introduction to international protection - Cover
Handbook / Guide / Manual
Child protection
Asylum, migration and borders
29
June
2026

Practical Tool for Guardians - Introduction to international protection

This guidance is for newly appointed guardians supporting a child who is applying for or has obtained international protection. It explains key terms, such as refugee status and subsidiary protection, as well as the legal framework for children’s rights in this context. The guidance also covers how to ensure the child’s participation and best interests during the asylum procedure. It is part of a series of practical tools developed by the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) for guardians of unaccompanied children with international protection needs.
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Asylum, migration and borders

FRA presented new handbook at the Frontex Management Board

On 18 June, FRA presented the updated FRA-ECtHR handbook on European law relating to asylum, borders and immigration published in June 2026 at a meeting of the Frontex Management Board, informing delegations that in the coming weeks printed version in five language versions, namely English, French, German, Greek and Italian will be available. 
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Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Sex, sexual orientation and gender

FRA and GREVIO discuss measures against violence against women

On 17 June, FRA attended a meeting to discuss the agency’s work with GREVIO – the group of experts that is part of the monitoring mechanism of the Istanbul Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence.
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Data protection, privacy and new technologies
Artificial intelligence and big data
Children, youth and older people

Experts discuss drug-related violence under the EUDA Chairmanship of the JHAA network

On 15 and 16 June, FRA participated in a workshop on drug market violence in Europe, the situation, monitoring and responses. The event was organised under the Justice and Home Aff airs Agency’s network chairmanship of the European Union Drug Agency.
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Asylum, migration and borders

Ministerial Conference on the Pact on Migration and Asylum

On 11-12 June, FRA took part in the informal Ministerial Conference marking the entry into operation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum, organised by the Cyprus Presidency in Nicosia.