(Equinet) Equality Today | Issue 1

(Equinet) Equality Today | Issue 1 | May 2020

Date of article: 12/05/2020

Daily News of: 13/05/2020

Country: EUROPE

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Article language: en

Equinet meets (online) EU Commissioners to discuss equality and COVID-19 aftermath

Equinet representatives were invited to share their expertise on the impact of COVID-19 on equality in Europe with Vice-President Věra Jourová, and Commissioner for Equality, Helena Dalli in a videoconference on 22 April. The Commissioners underlined the importance of putting equality on the agenda when addressing this crisis, rather than focusing solely on economic concerns. They also recognised the importance of having independent equality bodies, and of protecting them from being undermined or underfunded in the context of the crisis. Read more about the main takeaways from the online meeting on our website!

Hot off the press

“Taking Stock” is Equinet’s latest report on the work of equality bodies on European equality policy strategies, equal treatment Directives, and standards for equality bodies. It is a must read for anyone keen to learn more about current equality and non-discrimination practices across Europe. The European Commission will also use our report in its review of equal treatment legislation.

Equinet response to COVID-19

Based on responses from national equality bodies (NEBs), the Equinet Secretariat has published examples of discrimination cases received by NEBs. We are regularly posting blog entries on the equality effects of the COVID-19 crisis. Make sure to keep checking our COVID-19 response page. Have a look at some of our publications below.

Health workers facing discrimination

Health workers have been universally acclaimed as the heroes in the current crisis, saving lives on the frontline while risking their own. However, they too can be victims of blatant discriminatory acts. This blog post dives into this issue.

#StayingHome when home is not safe

All over the world, we have been urged to #StayHome. But what if home is the most dangerous place to stay? In this blog post we explore the rise of domestic violence and how the lockdown measures act as a catalyzer.

Being queer under COVID-19

The ongoing health crisis is intensifying difficulties for marginalized groups in our society. Our guest blog post by ILGA-Europe addresses the impact on LGBTI persons.