Religious communities strengthening solidarity and support for people on the move

17 October 2026 Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina

How can religious communities help people on the move feel supported, welcomed and included? This question brought together a total of 24 participants, including religious leaders, theology professors, civil society activists, Ministry of Human Rights and Refugees and media representatives in...

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New training programme for advisers on the rights of the Roma national minority in Ukraine

8 - 9 October 2026 Uzhhorod

On 8–9 October 2026, the first training session for advisers on ensuring the implementation of the rights of persons belonging to the Roma national minority (community) in Ukraine took place in Uzhhorod. The event was organised by a joint project of the European Union and the Council of Europe,...

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Montenegro steps up efforts to combat racism and hate speech

30 September 2026 Podgorica, Montenegro

How can Montenegro strengthen its response to racism and hate speech and bring its legal and institutional framework closer to European standards? This question was at the centre of the intersectoral dialogue “Combating racism and hate speech in Montenegro: aligning with European standards”,...

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Young European Ambassadors are learning to fight hate speech and taking that knowledge home

11-12 October 2026 Kakheti, Georgia

How do you spot a harmful narrative before it takes hold, and how do you build communities where people genuinely feel safe? These are not simple questions, but a group of twenty young people from across the Eastern Partnership region spent two days in Georgia working through exactly that....

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European resources, knowhow and practices to advance equality in the age of AI realised through two-year TSI project by equality bodies of Belgium, Finland and Portugal

16 October 2026

The project “Upholding equality and non-discrimination by equality bodies regarding the use of artificial intelligence in public administrations” is concluded. Over past two years it has delivered practical tools, strengthened capacities and enhanced cooperation to support the effective...

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New study maps progress and gaps in anti-racism policies in the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership region

Across the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership region, important laws and policies have been adopted to combat racism and discrimination but putting them into practice remains a challenge. Victims still need stronger protection and easier access to effective remedies. These are among the...

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Round table addresses legal status and identity of Ukraine’s Gagauz community

8 October 2026 Kyiv, Ukraine

The round-table discussion ‘The Gagauz of Ukraine: history of formation, protection of identity, Issues of Legal Status’ took place on 1 October 2026 in Kyiv, bringing together representatives of the Gagauz community, state institutions, local authorities, parliamentarians, academics, civil...

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How can we detect AI systems contributing to discrimination?

17 SEPTEMBER 2026 BRUSSELS

How can equality bodies determine whether an algorithmic or artificial-intelligence (AI) system has contributed to discrimination – and what should be the steps taken to find redress? How can public administrations ensure that the development and use of AI go hand-in-hand with effective...

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EU, Council of Europe and OSCE partnership in action: tackling racism through co-operation

9 September 2026 Sarajevo

As many as 100 representatives of institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina, international organisations, academia, civil society and religious communities gathered in Sarajevo on 8 and 9 September for the international conference “Racism, Religion and Belief: Challenges and Perspectives”, dedicated...

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Beyond the algorithm : AI and equality in Europe - Join us on 17th September for the closing event

17 September Brussels/ONLINE

How can we ensure that the growing use of artificial intelligence in public administrations goes hand-in-hand with advancing equality and non-discrimination? Over the past two years, the equality bodies of Belgium (Unia), Finland (Non-Discrimination Ombudsman) and Portugal (Commission for...

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