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Sex, sexual orientation and gender
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Michael O’Flaherty, Director, EU Agency for Fundamental Rights

LGBTIQ Equality in Europe

FRA Director Michael O’Flaherty set the scene at the high-level conference on LGBTIQ Equality in the EU on 12 April 2023 in Stockholm, Sweden. His speech focuses on the experiences of LGBTIQ people and highlights what needs to be done to achieve LGBTIQ equality across Europe.
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Roma
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Michael O’Flaherty

Protecting the rights of Roma: Europe’s great challenge

FRA Director, Michael O'Flaherty, spoke at the “(Più) Partecipazione, Inclusione e Uguaglianza” event about the challenges Roma and Travellers face in Europe. In his speech, he suggested steps to ensure full respect for their human rights.
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Asylum, migration and borders
Legal migration and integration
Michael O’Flaherty

People on the move; Their rights – our future

To best address migration challenges, the EU needs long-term planning offering accessible legal pathways, and effective and innovative integration proposals instead of quick fix solutions, says FRA Director Michael O'Flaherty in his 'People on the move' speech.
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Michael O’Flaherty

What future for human rights?

FRA Director, Michael O'Flaherty, delivers this year's guest lecture at the University of Leiden on 10 December to mark International Human Rights Day.
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Michael O’Flaherty

How can we place human rights at the heart of our actions?

FRA Director, Michael O'Flaherty, joined leading voices for a TedTalk in Varese on 6 November where he shared his vision of human rights and innovation for a more inclusive and sustainable future.
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Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Hate crime
Sex, sexual orientation and gender
Michael O’Flaherty

Combating hate crime against LGBTI people across Europe

FRA Director, Michael O'Flaherty delivers his speech on combatting hate crime against LGBTI people during an event organised by the Ireland's Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe. The event took place in Dublin on 27 October 2022.
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Support for human rights systems and defenders
Michael O’Flaherty

Human rights-based philanthropy: a common impact for all

FRA Director, Michael O'Flaherty delivers his speech during a joint event of Ariadne and Assifero, the Italian network of foundations of non-banking origin. The event took place in Duino, Italy, on 21 October 2022.
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Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
Victims’ rights
Defendants’ rights
Michael O'Flaherty

Fundamental rights in the modern era

FRA Director, Michael O'Flaherty, delivered a keynote speech at the European Police Chiefs Convention in the Hague. He gave the speech on 5 October 2022.
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Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
Michael O’Flaherty

Upholding fundamental rights in times of crisis

FRA Director delivered a speech on upholding fundamental rights in times of crisis to EU Justice ministers at the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council on 13 October 2022.
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Sex, sexual orientation and gender
Michael O’Flaherty, Director, EU Agency for Fundamental Rights

No safe haven: Integrated prevention measures to end domestic, sexual and gender-based violence

FRA Director Michael O’Flaherty spoke at conference of Ministers of Council of Europe Member States on 29 September 2022 in Dublin, Ireland. In his speech he highlighted steps to be taken to eliminate violence against women.