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FRA at the European Forum Alpbach

FRA Director Michael O'Flaherty gave a keynote speech in Salzburg on 28 August on fundamental rights during the COVID 19 pandemic.
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Hate against Jews: data gaps hide true picture

Most incidents of hatred against Jews go unreported. This, coupled with large data gaps, masks the true extent of antisemitism and hampers efforts to formulate effective responses, according to FRA’s latest annual overview.
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A holistic approach to fighting antisemitism in Europe

FRA director will deliver a keynote speech on 10 September during an online conference tackling antisemitism.
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Polish event focuses on making NHRIs strong and effective

FRA’s Director kicks off a series of targeted presentations in Member States of its report on Strong and effective NHRIs: challenges, promising practices and opportunities.
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European Law Institute workshop explores business and human rights

FRA will chair a session on business and human rights during this year’s European Law Institute’s conference.
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The agency’s Scientific Committee will meet via videoconference

On 4 September, the Scientific Committee members will discuss FRA reports and have an exchange on current FRA research activities.
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National human rights institutions: guaranteeing fundamental rights compliance during COVID-19 and beyond

National human rights institutions (NHRIs) are crucial for the protection and promotion of fundamental rights across the EU but their full potential remains untapped, finds a new report from the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA). It suggests next steps to boost NHRIs’ impact and efficiency, such as providing adequate resources, strong powers and clear mandates in line with the United Nations Paris Principles.
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FRA to participate at European Commission webinar on biometric identification systems

Remote biometric identification systems, such as facial recognition, are regularly identified as a candidate for regulation.
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FRA participates in discussion on responsible business conduct for children

On 2 September, FRA will participate in the online event “Responsible Business Conduct for Children: Strengthening EU Policy Measures to Address Business Impact on Children’s Rights in Business Operations and Supply Chains” organised by the German Presidency of the Council of the EU and UNICEF.
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FRA joined hearing of the European Economic and Social Committee

On the 27th of August, FRA joined the hearing of the European Economic and Social Committee on diversity management and the future of EU diversity policies for migrants and ethnic minorities.
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Engage our youth to shape Europe’s future

The youth of today can help shape a fundamental rights-compliant Europe of tomorrow.
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Engage our youth to shape Europe’s future

The youth of today can help shape a fundamental rights-compliant Europe of tomorrow. From climate change to social injustice, many young people are mobilising to bring about change. On International Youth Day on 12 August, FRA calls on the EU and its Member States to build on this momentum to engage and work with young people across Europe.
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FRA Director honours Roma Holocaust day

FRA Director Michael O’Flaherty delivered a video message during the virtual Roma Holocaust commemoration ceremony on 2 August.
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FRA Director speaks about the Holocaust Memorial Day for Sinti and Roma

This video statement by FRA Director Michael O’Flaherty was recorded on the occasion of the Holocaust Memorial Day for Sinti and Roma on 2 August 2020.
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Roma Holocaust remembrance has lessons for Europe today

Today’s rising hate crime and persistent discrimination towards Roma, Sinti and Travellers across Europe underlines the need to learn from the past to build a better future for Roma, as we commemorate Roma Holocaust Memorial Day.
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FRA’s second minorities and discrimination survey dataset now available

The dataset from FRA’s Second European Union Minorities and Discrimination Survey (EU MIDIS II) is now available for further use by researchers.
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COVID-19 ‘new normal’ should also safeguard fundamental rights

Living with COVID-19 continues to constrain our daily lives, as a new Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) report shows. Moving forward, governments need to ensure existing fundamental rights challenges do not worsen and vulnerable members of society do not suffer disproportionately.
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Civic space: threats, attacks and lack of funding face many civil society organisations in the EU

Verbal threats, physical attacks and lack of funding are some of the main challenges for civil society organisations working on human rights in the European Union. Moreover, almost half say that the situation in their country has deteriorated in the last year. These findings come from the second annual consultation, carried out by the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) among civil society organisations across the EU.
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Migration: COVID-19 continues to cause hardship for migrants and deprives children of access to education

Restrictions for migrants, difficulties accessing asylum procedures or entering the EU territory and lack of information are some of the main concerns the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) identifies in its latest migration quarterly bulletin. Furthermore, the lack of online learning tools and stable internet connection deprives many asylum-seeking children of access to education.
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EESC group to discuss new Victims’ Rights Strategy

On 27 July, FRA will take part online in the first meeting of the European Economic and Social Committee’s study group on the Victims’ Rights Strategy.