Communicating equality and non-discrimination in the European Union

Summary:

Everybody has the right to be protected against discrimination. In the European Union, strong legislation and policy initiatives have been put in place to create the framework for a fair and equal society. Yet these initiatives are only effective if the know-how exists to apply them at an individual level. Therefore, the theme of the 2008 Belfast conference, communication and awarenessraising in the anti-discrimination field, is central to the European Commission’s overall objectives of ensuring that information on anti-discrimination is widely available.

In this context, the European Commission values the importance of working with and bringing together a broad range of organisations representing minority groups in Europe. These organisations form the vital link in informing not only the groups they represent but also of raising awareness amongst the general public at large. This conference provides an opportunity for a broad range of anti-discrimination project representatives to share experiences and learn of best practices in communicating the message of anti-discrimination.

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