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Compendium of practices for equality data collection

The Compendium of Practices on Equality Data covers practices on different discrimination grounds and areas of life in which discrimination, inequality and exclusion can occur. The compendium is linked to the Guidelines on improving the collection and use of equality data and aims to provide inspiration and practical examples on how to implement them. Read more >>

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  • Socio-Economic Monitoring: Labour Market and Origin
    Monitoring socio-économique: marché du travail et origine
    Equality, non-discrimination and racism
    Country:
    Belgium
    Guidelines:
    Institutional and structural guidelines, Foster inter-institutional cooperation, Build up data hub, Operational guidelines, Ensure comprehensiveness, Ensure regular and timely data collection
    Ground of discrimination:
    Racial or ethnic origin, Includes multiple / intersectional discrimination
    Every two years, the Belgian Federal Public Service for Employment, Work and Social Dialogue and the Belgian equality body (Unia) link socio-economic data from various national databases to monitor developments with respect to equal opportunities for people with a migration background in the labour market. The latest research was published in a report in December 2017.
  • Statistical information system on disability
    Equality, non-discrimination and racism
    Country:
    Italy
    Guidelines:
    Institutional and structural guidelines, Foster inter-institutional cooperation, Build up data hub, Facilitate effective use, Operational guidelines, Ensure comprehensiveness
    Ground of discrimination:
    Disability, Includes multiple / intersectional discrimination
    Since 2000, the Italian statistical institution, ISTAT, has been running the disability information system. This data hub integrates and systematises different data sources, thereby documenting the living conditions and level of social inclusion of people with disabilities.
  • Statistical Working Group On Roma Population
    Gruppo Di Lavoro Statistico Informativo Sulle Popolazioni Rom, Sinti e Caminanti
    Equality, non-discrimination and racism
    Country:
    Italy
    Guidelines:
    Institutional and structural guidelines, Map existing sources, Foster inter-institutional cooperation, Build up data hub, Build institutional capacity, Operational guidelines, Ensure comprehensiveness, Enhance validity and reliability, Ensure representativeness, Improve comparability
    Ground of discrimination:
    Racial or ethnic origin, Includes multiple / intersectional discrimination
    In 2017, the Italian National Statistical Office (ISTAT) set up a working group composed of representatives of relevant ministries, local administrations and civil society organisations to foster inter-institutional cooperation in the collection and use of data on Roma, Sinti and Caminanti minorities
  • Survey on Experiences of Discrimination in Germany
    Diskriminierungserfahrungen in Deutschland
    Equality, non-discrimination and racism
    Country:
    Germany
    Guidelines:
    Operational guidelines, Enhance validity and reliability
    Ground of discrimination:
    Age, Disability, Gender identity or expression, Racial or ethnic origin, Religion or belief, Sex, Sexual orientation, All grounds / Cross-cutting, Includes multiple / intersectional discrimination
    In 2015, the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency of Germany (FADA) surveyed people affected by discrimination for an in-depth analysis of discrimination experiences. To enhance the validity and reliability of the survey, its design included possibilities for self-identification of respondents and measures to reach out to respondents from under-represented and/or hard-to-reach groups.
  • Survey on Income and Living Conditions of Households in Marginalised Roma Communities - in connection with the Atlas of Roma communities
    Zisťovanie o príjmoch a životných podmienkach domácností v marginalizovaných rómskych komunitách - Atlas rómskych komunít
    Equality, non-discrimination and racism
    Country:
    Slovakia
    Guidelines:
    Operational guidelines, Ensure comprehensiveness, Enhance validity and reliability, Ensure representativeness, Ensure regular and timely data collection
    Ground of discrimination:
    Age, Disability, Gender identity or expression, Racial or ethnic origin, Religion or belief, Sex, Sexual orientation, Includes multiple / intersectional discrimination
    The EU SILC_MRK took place in 2018 and 2020 and it is expected that it will continue on a three-yearly basis. Given the structure of the survey, the data should be more reliable than estimates based on the 2011 Census data.
  • Survey on Migrant Integration
    Survey Integratie Migranten
    Equality, non-discrimination and racism
    Country:
    Netherlands
    Guidelines:
    Operational guidelines, Ensure comprehensiveness, Ensure regular and timely data collection, Enhance validity and reliability, Ensure representativeness
    Ground of discrimination:
    Racial or ethnic origin, Includes multiple / intersectional discrimination
    The Netherlands Institute for Social Research surveys the largest minorities of foreign origin in the Netherlands to monitor developments with respect to their education, employment, social contacts, social and political participation, ethnic and religious identity, perceived discrimination and acceptance, and cultural values among other variables, in order to assess their participation and inclusion in Dutch society.
  • Survey on the perception and experience of discrimination in Slovenia
    Percepcija diskriminacije v Sloveniji – raziskava javnega mnenja
    Equality, non-discrimination and racism
    Country:
    Slovenia
    Guidelines:
    Institutional and structural guidelines, Facilitate effective use, Operational guidelines, Ensure comprehensiveness
    Ground of discrimination:
    Age, Disability, Gender identity or expression, Racial or ethnic origin, Religion or belief, Sex, Sexual orientation, All grounds / Cross-cutting
    The Advocate of the Principle of Equality conducted a survey on the perceptions of discrimination and experiences of discrimination among the general population in Slovenia. The results of the survey were first published in the 2017 annual report of the Advocate of the Principle of Equality in April 2018.
  • Survey series on attitudes and perception of inequality and discrimination
    Istraživanje o stavovima i razini svijesti o diskriminaciji i pojavnim oblicima diskriminacije
    Equality, non-discrimination and racism
    Country:
    Croatia
    Guidelines:
    Operational guidelines, Ensure comprehensiveness, Ensure regular and timely data collection, Improve comparability
    Ground of discrimination:
    Age, Disability, Gender identity or expression, Racial or ethnic origin, Religion or belief, Sex, Sexual orientation, All grounds / Cross-cutting
    Since 2009, the Croatian Office of the Ombudsman acting as an equality body regularly surveys public attitudes and perceptions of discrimination and inequality on all 17 protected characteristics set out in the Croatian Anti-Discrimination Act across various areas of life. The last edition was published in 2016.
  • The ‘Is Britain fairer?’ Report Series
    Equality, non-discrimination and racism
    Country:
    United Kingdom
    Guidelines:
    Institutional and structural guidelines, Build up data hub, Facilitate effective use, Ensure comprehensiveness, Ensure regular and timely data collection, Improve comparability
    Ground of discrimination:
    Age, Disability, Gender identity or expression, Racial or ethnic origin, Religion or belief, Sex, Sexual orientation, All grounds / Cross-cutting, Includes multiple / intersectional discrimination
    Is Britain Fairer? is a triennial report published by the Equality and Human Rights Commission. it reviews the country’s performance on equality and human rights. This national report facilitates the effective use of equality data by drawing key evidence from a wide range of sources dealing with all grounds of discrimination under the Equality Act. The data are presented in a consistent way across six areas of life: education, work, living standards, health, justice and security and participation.
  • Thematic Policy Briefs
    Equality, non-discrimination and racism
    Country:
    Finland
    Guidelines:
    Institutional and structural guidelines, Facilitate effective use
    Ground of discrimination:
    Age, Disability, Gender identity or expression, Racial or ethnic origin, Religion or belief, Sex, Sexual orientation, All grounds / Cross-cutting, Includes multiple / intersectional discrimination
    Since 2018, the Finnish Ministry of Justice has been publishing biannual policy briefs on issues related to equality and non-discrimination based on recent data. These are concise documents with infographics and summaries of research results in the relevant area targeting policymakers, public bodies, experts, media, and indirectly, the general population.