News of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI)
ECRI’s recommendations on integration and inclusion of migrants: new factsheet
The factsheet lists key recommendations made by ECRI to the Council of Europe member states for ensuing integration and inclusion of migrants. ECRI has regularly stressed a vital role of integration and inclusion of migrants as a cornerstone for building equal, diverse and inclusive societies....
Liechtenstein should develop anti-discrimination legislation and better inform and support migrants
In a report published today, the Council of Europe Anti-racism Commission (ECRI) calls on the Liechtenstein authorities to develop specific anti-discrimination legislation and establish an information and support centre for migrants (see also the German version of the report). ECRI notes a number...
ECRI holds its 93rd plenary meeting and warns against the rise of antisemitism in Europe as a result of the current conflict in the Middle East
ECRI held its 93rd plenary meeting in Strasbourg, which took place from 5 to 8 December 2023. On 7 December, ECRI adopted a statement on the rise of antisemitism in Europe as a result of the current conflict in the Middle East. The text of the statement is available here. Earlier, on 5 and 6...
Council of Europe anti-racism Commission to prepare report on Lithuania
A delegation of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) visited Lithuania from 27 November to 1 December 2023 as the first step in the preparation of a monitoring report. During the visit, ECRI’s delegation gathered information on effective equality and access to rights;...
Council of Europe anti-racism Commission to prepare report on the United Kingdom
A delegation of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) visited the United Kingdom (UK) from 13 to 21 November 2023 as the first step in the preparation of a monitoring report. The visit was preceded by online meetings on 7 and 9 November 2023. During the visit, ECRI’s...
Council of Europe anti-racism Commission to prepare report on the Republic of Moldova
A delegation of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) visited the Republic of Moldova from 6 to 10 November 2023 as the first step in the preparation of a monitoring report. The visit was preceded by online meetings on 24 and 25 November 2023. During the visit, ECRI’s...
ECRI’s 2023 Annual Seminar Focuses on Enhancing Independence and Effectiveness of Equality Bodies
The 2023 Annual Seminar with Equality Bodies, hosted by the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI), was held on 27 October. It focused on the theme of enhancing the independence and effectiveness of equality bodies, including by means of enhanced co-operation with national...
Council of Europe anti-racism Commission to prepare report on Italy
A delegation of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) visited Italy from 23 to 27 October 2023 as the first step in the preparation of a monitoring report. The visit was preceded by online meetings on 20 October 2023. During the visit, ECRI’s delegation gathered...
Council of Europe Anti-racism Commission to prepare report on Andorra
A delegation of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) visited Andorra from 4 to 6 October 2023 as the first step in the preparation of a monitoring report. The visit was preceded by an online meeting with the Raonador del Cuitadà (Ombudsman), held on 28 September 2023,...
Stop intolerance and discrimination against LGBTI persons: new recommendation published
As LGBTI people still experience high rates of discrimination and abuse, including violence, due to their actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity and sex characteristics, the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) of the Council of Europe today published a...