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Borders and information systems
Asylum, migration and borders

CEPOL assesses training needs on IT system interoperability

The EU law enforcement training agency (CEPOL) gathered experts from EU Agencies and Member States to identify and discuss future training needs on information exchange and interoperability of EU IT systems.
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Artificial intelligence and big data
Data protection, privacy and new technologies

Equinet holds Artificial Intelligence training

On 30 April, FRA took part in Equinet’s webinar on artificial intelligence. It introduced the context of its research on fundamental rights and AI, its findings with regards to specific fundamental rights (data protection, non-discrimination, and access to remedies), and its key recommendations.
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Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
EU Charter of Fundamental Rights

EU conference on judicial training

FRA presented its Fundamental Rights Charter resources and tools during a judicial training conference. It also showcased its new Charter e-guidance, an e-learning tool for judges on the Charter’s application. The Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the EU hosted the ‘Modernising EU justice systems by boosting training of justice professionals’ conference.
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FRA’s Scientific Committee to meet

The FRA Scientific Committee will meet on 3 May via videoconference.
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Support for human rights systems and defenders
Civil society

European Parliament discusses civil society space

FRA exchanged views on civil society space with the European Parliament’s LIBE Democracy, Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights Monitoring Group (DRFMG).
Diversity equality inclusion on notes
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Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Children, youth and older people
People with disabilities
Hate crime
Racial and ethnic origin
Religion and belief
Roma
Sex, sexual orientation and gender

Has EU equality legislation delivered 20 years on?

Discrimination remains a daily reality for many people across the EU despite 20 years of EU equality legislation. This finds the latest Opinion from the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights.
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Borders and information systems
Asylum, migration and borders

FRA joins the Interoperability Forum

On 27 April, FRA attended the high-level forum on the implementation of the architecture for the EU information systems for borders, migration and security.
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Support for human rights systems and defenders

What do fundamental rights mean for people in the EU summary report now available in many EU languages

The summary of FRA’s Fundamental Rights Survey report on What do fundamental rights mean for people in the EU? is now available in all EU languages, except German, plus Macedonian and Serbian. The German version will follow soon.
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Data protection

CEPOL training needs assessment looks at fundamental rights

FRA joined CEPOL’s expert consultation meeting on EU strategic training needs. The assessment aims at reviewing and improving CEPOL’s training catalogue. This specific session focused on fundamental rights and data protection.
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Unlawful profiling

CEPOL webinar on unlawful profiling

The EU Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL) held a webinar on unlawful profiling on 21 April. In its presentation, FRA set the scene with regards to discriminatory stop and search, building on its survey data.
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National human rights systems and bodies

Supporting NHRI reporting on SDGs

On 29 April, FRA will take part in an online workshop organised by the Danish Institute for Human Rights and the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI). The workshop is for NHRIs who want to learn how to engage more in reviewing the national implementation of the sustainable development goals from a human rights perspective.
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National human rights systems and bodies
Support for human rights systems and defenders
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Council of Europe to discuss strengthening NHRIs

FRA will take part in the Council of Europe’s discussions on the central role National Human Rights Institutions play in promoting and protecting human rights in Europe.
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Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
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Reflecting on the transition to digital justice

FRA’s Director will participate in the high-level online conference ‘For a people-centred e-justice’. The Portuguese Presidency of the Council of Europe hosts the event on 26 and 27 April.
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Call for data collection and research services in Sweden

FRA is looking for data collection and research services on fundamental rights issues in Sweden (FRANET).
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Borders and information systems
Asylum, migration and borders

Biometrics for the future of travel expert group meets

FRA took part in the online expert meeting of the Frontex Technology Foresight on Biometrics for the future of Travel group.
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Artificial intelligence and big data
Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation

AI for crime prediction and prevention

The EU-funded PANELFIT H2020 project on AI for Crime Prediction and Prevention held a mutual learning encounter on 19 April. FRA joined participants at the event. It also included academic researchers and data protection experts.
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Roma

Views and expectations for the future of the Roma communities

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) will host a remote public hearing on 21 April on the views and expectations for the future of Roma communities following the new EU Roma framework.
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National human rights systems and bodies

Strengthening ties between FRA and Europol

On 21 April, the FRA Director will have a virtual meeting with Europol’s Executive Director, Catherine De Bolle.
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Support for human rights systems and defenders

Association of Polish cities hosts virtual mayoral event

On 21 April, the Association of Polish cities will host a virtual event for mayors and vice-mayors.
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Sex, sexual orientation and gender
Hate crime

Rise up against anti-LGBT+ hate crime webinar

FRA will present the results of its LGBTI II survey during an international webinar on LGBT+ hate crime. The focus will be on the prevalence of hate motivated harassment and violent attacks against LGBTI people.