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Systems

Sostegno ai sistemi e ai difensori dei diritti umani

EU Charter of Fundamental Rights

Highlights

  • Urban girl striding through city area
    Report / Paper / Summary
    11
    October
    2021

    Human rights cities in the EU: a framework for reinforcing rights locally

    This report proposes a framework for becoming, and functioning as, a ‘human rights city’ in the EU. It includes ‘foundations’, ‘structures’ and ‘tools’ for mayors, local administrations and grassroots organisations to reinforce fundamental rights locally. It is based on existing good practice and expert input by representatives of human rights cities in the EU, academic experts, international organisations and city networks.
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    EU Fundamental Rights Information System

    The European Union Fundamental Rights Information System EFRIS is a Human Rights Gateway, bringing together data and information from existing human rights databases, and enables viewing and analysis of relevant assessments of fundamental rights in the EU.
    Access the database
  • Report / Paper / Summary
    18
    January
    2018

    Challenges facing civil society organisations working on human rights in the EU

    Civil society organisations in the European Union play a crucial role in promoting fundamental rights, but it has become harder for them to do so – due to both legal and practical restrictions. This report looks at the different types and patterns of challenges faced by civil society organisations working on human rights in the EU.
  • Handbook / Guide / Manual
    23
    October
    2018

    Applicazione della Carta dei diritti fondamentali dell’UE nella legislazione e nell’elaborazione delle politiche a livello nazionale

    Essendo un catalogo dei diritti umani molto moderno, che contiene molti diritti non
    reperibili nelle carte dei diritti consolidate, la Carta sembra davvero buona a livello
    teorico. Coloro che conoscono i principi fondamentali del diritto dell’UE possono di
    solito recitare rapidamente che la Carta è sempre vincolante per l’UE e per gli Stati
    membri solo quando «attuano il diritto dell’UE». Ma che cosa significa in realtà questa
    espressione spesso citata dall’articolo 51 della Carta?
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Video
Support for human rights systems and defenders
EU Charter of Fundamental Rights

Reinforcing the EU Charter - key statements of panellists

Key statements from the FRA/Euractiv online event Reinforcing the EU Charter: rights of people in the EU in the next decade, 7 December 2020.
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Event information
Report / Paper / Summary
Sostegno ai sistemi e ai difensori dei diritti umani
16
December
2020
22 Language versions now available
23 April 2021

Cosa significano i diritti fondamentali per le persone nell’UE? Sintesi - Indagine sui diritti fondamentali

La presente sintesi illustra le principali indicazioni
contenute nella prima relazione della FRA basata
sull’indagine sui diritti fondamentali. Ai fini
dell’indagine sono stati raccolti dati intervistando
circa 35 000 persone sulle loro esperienze,
percezioni e opinioni riguardanti una serie di
questioni variamente correlate con i diritti umani.
Video
Support for human rights systems and defenders

Stand up for everyone's human rights

This year, the COVID-19 pandemic leaves a lasting mark on society worldwide. It affected everyone but some people more than others. As we look ahead, on Human Rights Day, on 10 December, we need to make the new normal a better normal. In his video message, FRA Director Michael O’Flaherty underlines the need to stand up for human rights to make 2021 a better year. This means ensuring we respect and take into account everybody's human rights.
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Periodic updates / Series
Support for human rights systems and defenders
30
November
2020

Coronavirus pandemic in the EU - Fundamental Rights Implications - Bulletin 6

This report outlines some of the measures EU Member States have put in place to protect public health as Europe faces the ‘second wave’ of the Coronavirus pandemic. It highlights how these may affect fundamental rights, especially social rights.
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Video
Support for human rights systems and defenders

Video statement by Michael O’Flaherty for the 2020 General conference of the International Coalition of Inclusive and Sustainable Cities (ICCAR)

This video statement by FRA Director Michael O’Flaherty was recorded for the 2020 General conference of the International Coalition of Inclusive and Sustainable Cities (ICCAR): “CommunicAction – A common front to protect human rights at the local level”.
Video
Support for human rights systems and defenders
National human rights systems and bodies
Inter-governmental human rights systems

Virtual key note address by FRA Director to the 2020 Annual Conference of the Geneva Human Rights Platform

This video statement by FRA Director Michael O’Flaherty was recorded for the Annual Conference of the Geneva Human Rights Platform: ''Connectivity between regional and global human rights mechanisms".
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Video
Support for human rights systems and defenders
Inter-governmental human rights systems

FRA Director on the 70th anniversary of the ECHR

This video statement by FRA Director Michael O’Flaherty was recorded for the e-conference "70 years of the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms: challenges and prospects".
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Report / Paper / Summary
National human rights systems and bodies
Support for human rights systems and defenders
3
September
2020
Summary version now available
21 January 2021

Strong and effective national human rights institutions – challenges, promising practices and opportunities

National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) are a vital part of the country-level human rights protection system. This report, published 10 years after FRA’s first in-depth study on NHRIs, looks at such bodies in the EU, as well as the Republic of North Macedonia, the Republic of Serbia, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It explores relevant developments, challenges to their effectiveness and ways to maximise their impact.
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Support for human rights systems and defenders

EEA and Norway Grants

The Agency cooperates with the EEA and Norway Grants as a strategic partner in the protection, promotion and fulfillment of fundamental rights.
The cooperation aims to support the design and implementation of EEA and Norway Grants funded programmes and projects in selected EU Member States. It also aims to raise awareness on fundamental rights, combating social exclusion and discrimination, and supporting related civil society initiatives.
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Periodic updates / Series
Support for human rights systems and defenders
Asylum, migration and borders
Data protection, privacy and new technologies
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
29
July
2020

Coronavirus pandemic in the EU - Fundamental Rights Implications - Bulletin 4

As we enter the second half of 2020, the constraints on our daily lives
brought about by the Coronavirus pandemic have become a firm reality.
New local lockdowns and the reintroduction of restrictive measures
prompted by fresh outbreaks of the virus are a stark reminder that
COVID-19 continues to shape our lives – and our enjoyment of fundamental
rights – in profound ways. There is compelling evidence of how the
pandemic has exacerbated existing challenges in our societies. This FRA
Bulletin outlines some of the measures EU Member States adopted to
safely reopen their societies and economies while continuing to mitigate
the spread of COVID-19. It highlights the impact these measures may have
on civil, political and socioeconomic rights.
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Report / Paper / Summary
Civil society
Support for human rights systems and defenders
28
July
2020

Civic space – experiences of organisations in 2019

This paper presents key findings from FRA’s second
consultation of its Fundamental Rights Platform,
focusing on the experiences of civil society
organisations (CSOs) working on human rights.
FRA started an annual consultation with organisations
participating in its platform in 2018.
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More on the Fundamental Rights Platform
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Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
Support for human rights systems and defenders

The Fundamental Rights Survey

This video was produced for the launch of the Fundamental Rights Survey in June 2020 and gives an overview of the main results.
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Video
Judicial cooperation and rule of law
National human rights systems and bodies
Civil society
Support for human rights systems and defenders

Video blog Michael O'Flaherty: July bulletin on COVID-19

Michael O'Flaherty introduces the July edition of FRA's bulletin on the impact for fundamental rights of Covid-19. In this vlog he talks about the important role that people play who are engaged with the promotion and the protection of human rights in these times.
The July edition of the COVID-19 bulletin will be available from 30 July.
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Report / Paper / Summary
Support for human rights systems and defenders
24
June
2020
Summary version now available
07 December 2020

What do fundamental rights mean for people in the EU? - Fundamental Rights Survey

FRA’s Fundamental Rights Survey collected data from 35,000 people
about their experiences, perceptions and opinions on a range of
issues that are variously encompassed by human rights. This report
presents a small selection of the survey results. It focuses on findings
with respect to respondents’ opinions about human – or fundamental
– rights; their views and perceptions on the functioning of democratic
societies – as a pillar on which human rights can flourish; and on their
thoughts on and engagement with public services that have a duty
to enforce human rights law and to protect people’s rights.
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Report / Paper / Summary
Borders and information systems
Asylum, migration and borders
Support for human rights systems and defenders
Civil society
19
June
2020

June 2020 update - NGO ships involved in search and rescue in the Mediterranean and legal proceedings against them

In 2019, the International Organization for Migration estimated that 1,866 people have died or gone missing while crossing the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe to escape war or persecution or to pursue a better life. This is an average of five people per day. In recent years, a significant proportion of migrants in distress at sea have been rescued by civil society vessels deployed with a humanitarian mandate to reduce fatalities and bring rescued migrants to safety. Since 2018, however, authorities in some EU Member States started viewing civil society-deployed rescue vessels with hostility. As a reaction, national authorities initiated about 40 administrative and criminal proceedings against crew members or vessels, including seizing the latter. In some cases, rescue vessels were blocked in harbours due to flag issues or the inability to meet technical requirements.
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Support for human rights systems and defenders

Video blog Michael O'Flaherty: Fundamental Rights Survey

In his latest vlog Michael O'Flaherty introduces FRA's survey of 35,000 people on attitudes to human and fundamental rights.
Fundamental Rights Report
EU Charter of Fundamental Rights
Support for human rights systems and defenders
11
June
2020

Ten years on: unlocking the Charter’s full potential

This focus takes a closer look at the application of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, which has been legally binding for 10 years. At EU level, it has gained visibility and sparked a new fundamental rights culture. At national level, awareness and use of the Charter are limited. Courts increasingly use the Charter, showing the impact of this modern instrument. But its use by governments and parliaments remains low. For instance, there is little indication of anyone regularly scrutinising national legislation that transposes EU law for compatibility with the Charter.
Fundamental Rights Report
Uguaglianza, non discriminazione e razzismo
Asilo, migrazione e frontiere
Protezione dei dati, vita privata e nuove tecnologie
Giustizia, diritti delle vittime e cooperazione giudiziaria
Sostegno ai sistemi e ai difensori dei diritti umani
11
June
2020
Now available in all 24 official EU languages
12 August 2020

Relazione sui diritti fondamentali 2020. Pareri della FRA

Il 2019 è stato caratterizzato sia da progressi che da
battute d’arresto in termini di tutela dei diritti
fondamentali. La Relazione sui diritti fondamentali
2020 dell’Agenzia dell’Unione europea per i diritti
fondamentali (FRA) fa il punto della situazione sui
principali sviluppi in materia, individuando i risultati
ottenuti e i settori che destano ancora preoccupazione.
Questa pubblicazione presenta i pareri della FRA sui
principali sviluppi nelle aree tematiche contemplate
nonché una sintesi delle informazioni su cui si fondano
tali pareri, tracciando così un quadro sintetico ma
informativo delle principali sfide con cui si confrontano
l’UE e gli Stati membri nell’ambito dei diritti
fondamentali.
Fundamental Rights Report
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Asylum, migration and borders
Data protection, privacy and new technologies
Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
Support for human rights systems and defenders
11
June
2020

Fundamental Rights Report 2020

FRA’s Fundamental Rights Report 2020 reviews major developments in the field in 2019, identifying both achievements and areas of concern. It also presents FRA’s opinions on these developments, including a synopsis of the evidence supporting these opinions. This year’s focus chapter explores how to unlock the full potential of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.
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Support for human rights systems and defenders
Asylum, migration and borders

FRA Director speaks with Greek authorities about migration

Greece needs solid, sustained support and solidarity as it faces great migration challenges, says FRA Director Michael O’Flaherty after 2 days of meetings in Athens with authorities.