Juni, 2011

First Comprehensive Guide to European Non-discrimination Law

The European Court of Human Rights has launched the first Comprehensive Guide to European Non-discrimination law on the 21st of March, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The handbook based on case law of the European Court of Human Rights and the European Court of Justice covers the history and the background […]

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International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia in the Media

May 17th marked the 7th annual International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO). Commemorated around the world with positive reactions in many countries, it was also marred by attacks in others, generating intense and diverse press coverage. In line with one common media principle, a large share of the coverage featured the officials who provided […]

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The BBC Announces their New Global Diversity Strategy

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has announced their diversity strategy for the next four years to come. The new strategy extends to all groups presented in society and its main aim is to develop the organisation to mirror that of its consumers, which entails creating more diversity in its workforce and in its programming. The […]

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New Community-based rehabilitation Guidelines includes Africa

After having been developed since 2004, the WHO has introduced its guidelines for Community-based rehabilitation for Africa. The guidelines are the result of joint work of several organisations including UNESCO, ILO and IDDC. They offer a multi-sectoral approach to community-based rehabilitation that encompasses all levels of governmental institutions, civic society organisations, as well as individuals […]

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Experts Present Recommendations for Monitoring Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in the EU

The European Network Against Racism (ENAR) has progressed its work to find better ways of monitoring ethnic diversity at the workplace in the EU. Being able to track numbers consistently has been seen as key enabler to drive the inclusion of ethnic minorities in employment.

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Corporate Britain Gets Creative to Get More Women in Management

A new code of conduct is being introduced by British headhunters in the wake of criticism that the lack of women on their long and shortlists has been one of the main reasons for the lack of women in management and more specifically in the boardroom. The move follows an independent review into Women on […]

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5th Jump Forum Identifies Cultural Change Essential for Women’s Empowerment

“A new culture of identity for men and women is possible.” This was the central message of this year’s Jump Forum in Brussels on the 5th and 6th of March, in which 500 participants and 30 international speakers took part. The goal of the forum was to raise awareness for the various aspects of gender […]

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A Comprehensive Look at Ageing, Migration, Gender and Employment

According to the latest European Commission Staff Working Document the European Union with its 500 million-plus citizens is not only growing older, but is becoming a lot more diverse at the same time. The paper states that the EU-27 member states are home to 20 million non-EU nationals, while there are also 10 million EU-nationals […]

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