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Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Racial and ethnic origin

Spanish equality data survey debate on capturing ethnic information

FRA spoke during a debate on the Spanish Ministry of Equality’s proposal to add information on racial or ethnic origin in a nationwide survey.
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Support for human rights systems and defenders

FRA’s National Liaison Officers meet

FRA held its regular meeting with the National Liaison Officers (NLOs) online on 23 March.
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Support for human rights systems and defenders

FRA joins EU Justice and Home Affairs Agencies meeting

FRA participated in the first meeting in 2023 of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Agencies’ Network in Valetta on 17 March.
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Unlawful profiling
Roma
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Closing conference for EU-funded Slovak Roma inclusion projects

FRA will take part in the closing conference for the national projects supported by the European Structural and Investment Funds focusing on Roma inclusion.
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Asylum, migration and borders

Welcoming Szeged University students to FRA

On 24 March, FRA will welcome a group of students from the University of Szeged’s Faculty of Law and Political Sciences.
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Support for human rights systems and defenders

EU Justice and Home Affairs agencies activities presented to the European Parliament

The Executive Director of the EU Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL), Montserrat Marin López, and the Executive Director of the EU Agency for Asylum (EUAA), Nina Gregori, presented the highlights and priorities of the outgoing and incoming presidencies of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Agencies’ Network (JHAAN) at the European Parliament today.
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Support for human rights systems and defenders
Civil society

Policy debate on protecting civil society

FRA will join a policy debate on protecting civil society and defending democracy hosted by the European Civic Forum.
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Support for human rights systems and defenders
EU Charter of Fundamental Rights
National human rights systems and bodies

FRA to host NHRI Fundamental Rights Charter meeting

On 21 March, FRA will host a hybrid event on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights for a group of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs).
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Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Hate crime
Racial and ethnic origin

Anti-racism and diversity week starts soon

FRA will participate in the European Parliament’s anti-racism and diversity week in Brussels.
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Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
Judicial cooperation and rule of law
EU Charter of Fundamental Rights
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FRA hosts Fundamental Rights Charter training seminar

Over two days, judges, prosecutors and court staff will be at FRA for a training seminar focusing on the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.
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Equality, non-discrimination and racism
People with disabilities

New guidance to improve data collection on disability rights

A new EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) guide supports the collection of data on the rights of people with disabilities across the EU. It shows how to develop and improve indicators to assess the national implementation of the United Nation Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). This is key to ensuring people with disabilities can fully enjoy their rights.
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Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Roma

Exchanging views on Roma rights

On 15 March, FRA met representatives from three organisations dealing with Roma rights across Europe.
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Asylum, migration and borders
Irregular migration, return and immigration detention

EU Asylum Agency workshop covers access to legal aid for returnees

FRA spoke in a panel of the EU Asylum Agency (EUAA) conference on legal assistance and representation in asylum procedures.
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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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Equality, non-discrimination and racism

Statistical conference explores equality data and new technology

FRA gave a presentation on promoting the collection and use of equality data based on racial or ethnic origin during a Eurostat conference.
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Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Sex, sexual orientation and gender
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Eurostat working group on crime and criminal justice statistics holds annual meeting

The Eurostat working group on crime and criminal justice statistics will hold its annual meeting.
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Support for human rights systems and defenders
EU Charter of Fundamental Rights

FRA’s new Charter app

The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights’ updated Charter app promises a one-stop-shop for fundamental rights for mobile devices.
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Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
Children, youth and older people
Victims’ rights
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FRA meets Romanian project partner on protecting victims of crime

On 13-14 March, FRA will meet the protecting victims of crime project team in Bucharest.
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Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Hate crime
Racial and ethnic origin
Religion and belief

FRA welcomes the Simone Veil Research Centre for Contemporary European Studies

On 13 March, FRA will welcome the former ambassador of Israel in the EU and Brussels and a delegation of students.
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FRA Director joined EU Justice Council meeting

FRA’s Director, Michael O’Flaherty joined the Justice Council on 10 March.