European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights

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Racism continues to be widespread across the EU. To help combat racism and shape the EU’s next anti-racism strategy, we answered the European Commission's call for evidence highlighting what needs to be done, drawing on evidence-based advice from the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights. It covers: 🔵 Racism and racial inequalities in various areas of life 🔵 Rights awareness, knowledge of equality bodies and under reporting of discrimination 🔵 Combating hate crime, 🔵 Racial profiling and racism in policing, 🔵 Racist hatred online and bias in algorithms 🔵 The pressures facing civil society organisations 🔵 Equality data and fundamental rights-based approach in monitoring and evaluation. 

Imagine hiding your identity just to feel safe. For many Jews in the EU, this is a daily reality. But the story changes when we challenge stereotypes. What do you choose to see? Learn more 🔗https://europa.eu/!4p8FfC

Today, the Director of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights Sirpa Rautio discussed key issues from our Fundamental Rights Report 2025 with MEPs from the European Parliament's Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs. The topics raised included: 🔵 Electoral manipulation 🔵 Widespread violence against women 🔵 Rising discrimination & online hate 🔵 Ill treatment of migrants 🔵 Enforcement of EU digital rules Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dvbAYGK5

Bonne Fête Nationale ! 🇫🇷 Happy National Day, France! Did you know that 86% of people in France surveyed by FRA believe that #HumanRights are important for a fairer society? The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights wishes a happy national day to our French friends, colleagues and stakeholders. #BastilleDay #14juillet #FêteNationale

Hiding symbols. Avoiding events. Not using their real name. For many Jews in the EU. this is a daily reality. In fact, most hide their identity to avoid negative stereotyping, harassment, or attacks. No one in the EU should have to hide who they are to feel safe, with their rights respected. The story can change, but we must challenge stereotypes. What do you choose to see?

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the #Srebrenica genocidal massacre. Time to pause and reflect where hate and intolerance can lead to. Time to take a stand against hate speech, discrimination and violence.

Living with a disability often means facing more than just physical barriers. Prejudice, stereotypes, exclusion and judgment: social barriers are just as limiting. But the story can change. Swipe to learn more.

Living with a disability often means facing more than just physical barriers. Prejudice, stereotypes, exclusion and judgment: social barriers are just as limiting. But the story can change. Swipe to learn more.

Imagine you want to apply for your dream job. But you know that once the recruiter sees you, you will never hear back. This is the reality for many Muslims in Europe, facing discrimination fuelled by harmful stereotypes. Prejudice like this doesn’t just exclude — it violates human rights. Everything can change when we look past the stereotype and see people for who they really are. So, we ask you: What do you choose to see? Learn more: http://europa.eu/!4p8FfC