Equality

Yhdenvertaisuus, syrjimättömyys ja rasismi

<p>Equality is a core value of the EU. You have the right to fair treatment regardless of who you are, what you believe, or how you chose to live.</p>
<p>We carry out research and share expertise to help fight discrimination, inequality and racism in all its forms.</p>

EU Charter of Fundamental Rights

Highlights

  • Report / Paper / Summary
    25
    October
    2024

    Being Muslim in the EU - Experiences of Muslims

    Racism towards Muslims is increasing in countries across the EU. Muslims face racial discrimination and racist harassment because of their religion, skin colour or ethnic background. This report shows a sharp rise since the last survey in 2016.
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  • Report / Paper / Summary
    11
    July
    2024

    Jewish People’s Experiences and Perceptions of Antisemitism

    Antisemitism is still a reality for many Jewish people in the EU today. Faced with prejudice and hostility, most feel unable to live openly Jewish lives. This report presents the results of FRA’s third EU survey of Jewish people’s experiences and perceptions of antisemitism. The survey took place before the Hamas attacks in October 2023 and the war in Gaza; however, it includes evidence from a consultation with national and European Jewish umbrella organisations since. It covers 13 EU Member States that together account for around 96 % of the EU’s Jewish population.
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  • Report / Paper / Summary
    14
    May
    2024

    LGBTIQ at a crossroads: progress and challenges

    FRA’s third LGBTIQ survey shows that people still experience hate-motivated violence and discrimination. Trans and intersex people face even greater victimisation. Yet, signs of progress show that the EU’s and Member States’ efforts can positively affect people’s lives. More LGBTIQ people are open about their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics.
    Explore survey data
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  • Report / Paper / Summary
    10
    April
    2024

    Addressing Racism in Policing

    Racism in the police can include discriminatory racial profiling practices through to excessive use of force. Incidents like these highlight deeper systemic issues that need addressing. Many in society are affected by racism in policing, not only the individuals or communities targeted. Lack of trust in policing can fuel social exclusion and damages the foundations of a fair and equal society, however promising practices are developing to address these issues. This is the first EU-wide report on racism in policing. FRA’s findings identify gaps in regulatory frameworks and propose concrete steps for action.
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Report / Paper / Summary
Hate crime
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Civil society
21
June
2018

Hate crime recording and data collection practice across the EU

Across the European Union, people face hatred because of their skin colour, ethnicity, religion, gender or sexuality. In response, the EU and its Member States have introduced laws against hate crime and support services for victims. But these will only fulfil their potential if victims report hate-motivated harassment and violence to the police, and if police officers record such incidents as hate crimes. This report provides rich and detailed information on hate crime recording and data collection systems across the EU, including any systemic cooperation with civil society.
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Fundamental Rights Report
Children, youth and older people
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
6
June
2018
Finnish version now available
27 January 2020

Shifting perceptions: towards a rights‑based approach to ageing

European societies are not getting any younger! It is a simple truth we must face both about ourselves and Europe as a whole. In two generations, by 2080, those aged 65 or above will account for almost 30% of the European Union’s population.
Fundamental Rights Report
Yhdenvertaisuus, syrjimättömyys ja rasismi
Turvapaikka, maahanmuutto ja rajat
Tietosuoja, yksityisyydensuoja ja uudet teknologiat
Oikeus, uhrien oikeudet ja oikeudellinen yhteistyö
Tuki ihmisoikeusjärjestelmille ja ihmisoikeuksien puolustajille
6
June
2018

Perusoikeusraportti 2018 - FRA:n lausunnot

Vuonna 2017 perusoikeuksien suojelussa tapahtui sekä edistystä että vastoinkäymisiä. Euroopan unionin perusoikeusviraston (FRA) vuoden 2018 perusoikeusraportissa tarkastellaan perusoikeuksien tilanteen kehitystä pääpiirteissään ja tuodaan esiin sekä saavutuksia että jäljellä olevia huolenaiheita.
Report / Paper / Summary
Artificial intelligence and big data
Data protection, privacy and new technologies
Unlawful profiling
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Racial and ethnic origin
30
May
2018

#BigData: Discrimination in data-supported decision making

We live in a world of big data, where technological developments in the area of machine learning and artificial intelligence have changed the way we live. Decisions and processes concerning everyday life are increasingly automated, based on data. This affects fundamental rights in various ways. This focus paper specifically deals with discrimination, a fundamental rights area particularly affected by technological developments.
Report / Paper / Summary
Turvapaikka, maahanmuutto ja rajat
Tietosuoja, yksityisyydensuoja ja uudet teknologiat
Yhdenvertaisuus, syrjimättömyys ja rasismi
Lapset, nuoret ja ikääntyneet
Vammaiset henkilöt
Viharikos
Romanit
Sukupuoli, seksuaalinen suuntautuminen ja sukupuoli-identiteetti
Oikeus, uhrien oikeudet ja oikeudellinen yhteistyö
17
May
2018

Ihmisoikeuksien parissa työskentelevien kansalaisjärjestöjen haasteet EU:ssa - Tiivistelmä

Euroopan unionin kansalaisjärjestöillä on olennaisen tärkeä tehtävä perusoikeuksien edistämisessä, mutta niiden tehtävä on vaikeutunut – sekä oikeudellisten että käytännön rajoitusten vuoksi. Kaikissa EU:n jäsenvaltioissa on haasteita, mutta niiden luonteessa ja laajuudessa on maakohtaisia eroja. Tästä aiheesta ei yleisesti ole tietoa eikä tutkimusta – ei myöskään vertailevaa tutkimusta.
Siksi perusoikeusviraston raportissa tarkastellaan niiden haasteiden eri tyyppejä ja malleja, joita ihmisoikeuksien parissa työskentelevät kansalaisjärjestöt kohtaavat EU:ssa. Siinä esitellään myös lupaavia käytäntöjä, joilla näitä huolestuttavia malleja voidaan torjua.
Report / Paper / Summary
Asylum, migration and borders
Child protection
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Children, youth and older people
25
April
2018

Age assessment and fingerprinting of children in asylum procedures – Minimum age requirements concerning children’s rights in the EU

The methods used to determine the age of
an applicant may include “invasive” medical tests which interfere with the rights of the child, including their right to dignity,
integrity and privacy. It is often a challenge to find the right balance between protecting children from harm and promoting
their participation in these procedures. This report provides important insights and identifies the implications of collecting
children’s biometric data and conducting age assessments.
Report / Paper / Summary
Children, youth and older people
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
Judicial cooperation and rule of law
25
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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Hate crime
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Racial and ethnic origin
Religion and belief

Technical assistance to national law enforcement and criminal justice authorities

The EU's Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) and the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) work together to help states improve their ability to record and collect hate crime data through national workshops.
Explore practices for combating hate crime
Read about Working Group on hate crime recording
Report / Paper / Summary
Roma
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
6
April
2018

A persisting concern: anti-Gypsyism as a barrier to Roma inclusion

Despite ambitious initiatives, the fundamental rights situation of Roma in the EU remains profoundly troubling. This report examines the persisting phenomenon of anti-Gypsyism and its effect on Roma inclusion efforts. It first presents data on key manifestations of anti-Gypsyism, namely discrimination, harassment and hate crime.
Handbook / Guide / Manual
Yhdenvertaisuus, syrjimättömyys ja rasismi
Lapset, nuoret ja ikääntyneet
Vammaiset henkilöt
Viharikos
Rotu ja etninen alkuperä
Uskonto ja vakaumus
Romanit
Sukupuoli, seksuaalinen suuntautuminen ja sukupuoli-identiteetti
21
March
2018

Euroopan syrjinnänvastaisen oikeuden käsikirja - vuoden 2018 painos

Syrjintä kielletään Euroopan syrjinnänvastaisessa lainsäädännössä, joka käsittää EU:n syrjimättömyysdirektiivit sekä ihmisoikeuksien ja perusvapauksien suojaamiseksi tehdyn eurooppalaisen yleissopimuksen 14 artiklan ja 12. lisäpöytäkirjan. Kielto yksilöidään syrjinnän olosuhteiden ja syiden perusteella. Tässä käsikirjassa tutkitaan edellä mainittuihin lähteisiin perustuvaa Euroopan syrjinnänvastaista lainsäädäntöä kahtena toisiaan täydentävänä järjestelmänä. Niistä käsitellään jompaakumpaa siltä osin, kuin ne eivät ole päällekkäisiä, ja tuodaan esille mahdollisia eroja.
Report / Paper / Summary
Children, youth and older people
Asylum, migration and borders
Child protection
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
16
January
2018

Guardianship systems for children deprived of parental care in the European Union - Summary

Guardians are a key element of a protection system for children who are temporarily or
permanently deprived of their family environment and cannot have their interests represented
by their parents. Great disparities exist between the types of guardianship provided
to children in and within European Union (EU) Member States. This report explores the key
features of guardianship systems put in place to cater for the needs of all children in need
of protection, including child victims and those at risk of becoming victims of trafficking in
human beings or of other forms of exploitation.
Easy-to-read report
Children, youth and older people
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
Victims’ rights
3
January
2018

Child-friendly justice (Easy read)

Inside this book you will read about the justice system and the problems in justice for children and how to fix the problems.
Report / Paper / Summary
Religion and belief
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Support for human rights systems and defenders
15
December
2017

Shared space of religion and human rights - Meeting report

This meeting report distils the discussions held during a high-level expert meeting organised by FRA, which explored the shared space between religion and human rights.
Report / Paper / Summary
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Legal migration and integration
Hate crime
Racial and ethnic origin
Religion and belief
Roma
Sex, sexual orientation and gender
Victims’ rights
Security
6
December
2017

Second European Union Minorities and Discrimination Survey - Main results

Seventeen years after adoption of EU laws that forbid discrimination, immigrants, descendants of immigrants, and minority ethnic groups continue to face widespread discrimination across the EU and in all areas of life – most often when seeking employment. For many, discrimination is a recurring experience. This is just one of the findings of FRA’s second European Union Minorities and Discrimination Survey (EU-MIDIS II), which collected information from over 25,500 respondents with different ethnic minority and immigrant backgrounds across all 28 EU Member States.
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Explore the data
Watch findings video
Video
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Hate crime
Religion and belief
Roma
Racial and ethnic origin

EU Minorities and Discrimination Survey

The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) launches its second EU Minorities and Discrimination Survey (EU-MIDIS II).
Data explorer
Racial and ethnic origin
Asylum, migration and borders
Legal migration and integration
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Hate crime
Religion and belief
Roma
04 December 2017

Survey on Minorities and Discrimination in EU (2016)

This survey involved interviews with 25,515 people with different ethnic minority and immigrant backgrounds across 28 EU countries. It explores issues concerning discrimination as well as experiences of harassment, hate-motivated violence and discriminatory profiling.
Infographic
Hate crime
Asylum, migration and borders
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Racial and ethnic origin
Religion and belief
Roma

Discrimination: Experiences from immigrants and ethnic minorities across the EU

This infographic illustrates the main experiences immigrants and ethnic minorities across the EU have when it comes to discrimination. It draws from the findings from FRA's EU-MIDIS II survey.
Infographic
Hate crime
Asylum, migration and borders
Legal migration and integration
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Racial and ethnic origin
Religion and belief
Roma

Victimisation: experiences from immigrants and ethnic minorities across the EU

This infographic illustrates the main experiences immigrants and ethnic minorities across the EU have when it comes to victimisation. It draws from the findings from FRA's EU-MIDIS II survey.
Infographic
Hate crime
Asylum, migration and borders
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Roma

Inclusion: Experiences from immigrants and ethnic minorities across the EU

This infographic illustrates the main experiences immigrants and ethnic minorities across the EU have when it comes to inclusion. It draws from the findings from FRA's EU-MIDIS II survey.
Report / Paper / Summary
Sex, sexual orientation and gender
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
13
November
2017

Challenges to women’s human rights in the EU

Women and girls in the European Union (EU) experience persistent gender discrimination and gender-based violence, as evidence collected by FRA confirms. This severely limits the ability of women and girls to enjoy their rights and to participate on an equal footing in society. This FRA contribution to the third Annual Colloquium on Fundamental Rights ‘Women's rights in turbulent times’ looks at core human rights commitments. It balances these against selected evidence on gender discrimination, sexist hate speech and gender-based violence against women and girls in the EU.