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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.
FRA hosted a visit from the Turkish Bar Association on 24 March.
On 6 April, FRA will run a webinar on the European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) and how civil society organisations can make use of it.
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.
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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.
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).
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.
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.
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FRA participated in the first 2022 meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Agencies’ Network.
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FRA will give training to the EU Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL) on 9 March and to the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) on 14 March.
FRA will take part in the European Anti-Racism Summit on 21 March.