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Press Release

Combating antisemitism: more targeted measures needed

FRA is today presenting the first comparable figures on Jewish people’s experiences of antisemitic harassment, discrimination and hate crime in the EU. On 8 November, the eve of the anniversary of the anti-Jewish pogroms that took place 75 years ago, it needs to be acknowledged that while Member States have made sustained efforts to combat antisemitism, the phenomenon is still widespread.




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FRA: survey on antisemitism - Martin Schulz

Message by the President of the European Parliament.
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FRA: survey on antisemitism - Morten Kjaerum

Video message by the FRA Director.
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FRA: survey on antisemitism - Herman Van Rompuy

Video message by the President of the European Council.
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Asylum, migration and borders

Tragic reminder off coast of Italy of Europe’s need to address asylum and migration

The recent tragedy off Italy in which at least 92 people have died after a boat carrying African migrants sank, underscores why all possible efforts should be made to reduce the need for people to take such dangerous journeys, given the high risks of sea crossings.
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Asylum, migration and borders

Maltese migrant dilemma points to urgent need for clearer disembarkation rules, says FRA

On 4 August, 102 people, including four pregnant women, one injured woman as well as a five-month old baby were rescued by a tanker, the M/V SALAMIS, in the Libyan search and rescue area.
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Combating hate crime in the EU – Fundamental Rights Conference 2013

Combating hate crime in the EU - Giving victims a face and a voice
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FRA is on a good track, finds external evaluation

The Council Working Party on Fundamental Rights, Citizens Rights and Free Movement of Persons (FREMP) discussed the results of FRA’s independent external evaluation on 9 July. The FRA Management Board’s recommendations resulting from this evaluation were also discussed. The Chairperson of the FRA Management Board, Maija Sakslin, and FRA Director, Morten Kjaerum, took part in the meeting.
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EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) presents its Annual report

This year’s FRA annual report highlights challenges and achievements in the area of fundamental rights from across the EU. It also considers the impact of the current crisis on the rule of law, as well as what Member States are doing to ensure trust in their justice systems.
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Asylum, migration and borders

Handbook on European law relating to asylum, borders and immigration

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) published a joint Handbook on European law relating to asylum, borders and immigration on 11 June.
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Asylum, migration and borders

European Court of Human Rights and EU Fundamental Rights Agency launch Handbook on European law relating to asylum,borders and immigration

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) are today launching a second practical guide to European law.
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FRA Director’s contract extended for another 3 years

On 22 May 2013, FRA’s Management Board formally decided to extend the contract of Morten Kjaerum as Director of the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights for another 3 years, with effect from 1 June 2013.
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Sex, sexual orientation and gender

EU LGBT survey

A summary of the results of the EU's largest online survey into the experiences of discrimination and violence by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.
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Sex, sexual orientation and gender

EU LGBT Survey

The FRA will launch EU LGBT Survey findings on 17 May 2013.
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Sex, sexual orientation and gender

Fear, isolation and discrimination common in Europe’s LGBT community

The EU’s largest LGBT hate crime and discrimination online survey ever conducted shows that many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people cannot be themselves in their daily lives. Many hide their identity and live in isolation or even fear. Others experience discrimination, and even violence, when being themselves.
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Asylum, migration and borders

Fundamental rights at the EU’s southern sea borders: Deficiencies, promising practices and challenges

A new report by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) presents the results of in-depth research in four EU Member States with southern EU sea borders.
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The Fundamental Rights Platform - Civil Society Cooperation

FRA works closely with a large number of civil society organisations active in the field of fundamental rights.
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Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Sex, sexual orientation and gender

More protection against unequal treatment in healthcare needed

A new report by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) identifies the specific barriers and experiences of unequal treatment in accessing healthcare that people may face because of a combination of their traits (e.g. ethnic origin, gender, age and disability).
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Interview with Juan Fernando López Aguilar

Interview with Juan Fernando López Aguilar, Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE), conducted in Vienna on 15 February 2013.
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Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation

The crisis is a time to boost access to justice

Budget cuts in the wake of the current economic crisis should not affect a person’s legal entitlement and right to access justice. This is the theme of the 2012 Fundamental Rights Conference, organised by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA). Entitled ‘Justice in austerity - challenges and opportunities for access to justice’, the event is being held at the European Parliament in Brussels.