Public discussion on Muslims in the media

Date of article: 09/06/2017

Daily News of: 09/06/2017

Country:  EUROPE

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Article language: en

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09/06/2017
On 30 May, the Agency took part in a public discussion on Muslims in the media that looked at challenging narratives, strengthening partnerships and engaging communities.
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FRA Director speaks to EU Justice and Home Affairs ministers

Date of article: 08/06/2017

Daily News of: 09/06/2017

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Article language: en

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FRA Director speaks to EU Justice and Home Affairs ministers
08/06/2017
With the internet awash with online hatred there is an urgent need to take a comprehensive, rights-based approach to stem the tide, urged FRA’s Director during discussions among EU Justice ministers. The working lunch debate focused on the code of conduct on countering illegal hate speech online that was signed by the European Commission and IT companies.
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Summary of the annual report 2016 of the Greek Ombudsman

Date of article: 08/06/2017

Daily News of: 08/06/2017

Country:  Greece

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Article language: en

Dear colleagues,

I am pleased to inform you that a summary of the annual report 2016 of the Greek Ombudsman is now available in English and you can find it at the following link:

http://online.fliphtml5.com/hmpf/lzqr/

The summary covers the period from 1/1/2016 to 31/12/2016, and contains, apart from statistical data, an overall view of some of the most characteristic cases of interventions and investigations carried out by the Greek Ombudsman within each field of its competence and action.

It covers a wide variety of topics that the Greek Ombudsman dealt with during 2016, including: refugees and immigrants, social security, health & welfare, employment, taxation, education, discrimination and children’s rights.

I hope you find this summary of the annual report an interesting and informative read. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you need further information on any of the issues covered in it.

Best regards,

Isabella Monioudi

Senior investigator and Liaison Officer at the Greek Ombudsman Office.

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