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Support for human rights systems and defenders
Civil society

Protecting civic space in the European Union

On the occasion of the launch of FRA’s report ‘Protecting civic space in the EU’ this clip sheds light on the challenges civil society faces across the European Union.
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Support for human rights systems and defenders
Inter-governmental human rights systems
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FRA and Council of Europe strengthen their cooperation

FRA Director will visit the Council of Europe on 21-22 September in Strasbourg.
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Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Roma

European Platform for Roma Inclusion to take place

The annual meeting of the European Platform for Roma Inclusion takes place on 20 September.
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Support for human rights systems and defenders

FRA’s Scientific Committee to meet virtually

FRA’s Scientific Committee will discuss the Agency’s reports on 17 September.
External event
Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
Security

Experts focus on fundamental rights in security legislation

On 17 September, FRA will speak during an expert meeting on fundamental rights in security-related legislation.
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Support for human rights systems and defenders
Civil society

Civil society involvement in the Conference on the Future of Europe

FRA held a webinar on 16 September with over 50 civil society organisations from its Fundamental Rights Platform.
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Support for human rights systems and defenders
Civil society

Shrinking space and role of civil society in addressing human trafficking

FRA spoke at an anniversary event of La Strada International about civic space challenges in the EU for human rights civil society organisations.
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Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Sex, sexual orientation and gender

Conference tackles violence towards LGBTIQ+ youth

FRA presented findings from its LGBTI survey during a virtual international conference on 9 September.
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Support for human rights systems and defenders
Civil society

Involving civil society in the Future of Europe conference

FRA will hold a webinar with civil society organisations from its Fundamental Rights Platform on 16 September.
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Data protection, privacy and new technologies
Artificial intelligence and big data

Artificial Intelligence – A new portal to promote global cooperation launched with 8 international organisations

On 14 September 2021, eight international organisations joined forces to launch a new portal promoting global cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI). The portal is a one-stop shop for data, research findings and good practices in AI policy.
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External event
Data protection, privacy and new technologies
Unlawful profiling

Conference explores unlawful profiling

FRA will speak at a conference on public policies related to profiling.
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Support for human rights systems and defenders
National human rights systems and bodies

Swedes discusss reinforcing rights locally

FRA joined an online meeting of Swedish cities, regions, and other local-level stakeholders on human rights.
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Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Racial and ethnic origin
Roma

Exchanging views on racial discrimination in access to housing

FRA contributed to a discussion group on racial discrimination in access to and tenure of housing in Spain.
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Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Sex, sexual orientation and gender

FRA takes part in intersex people in the EU study meeting

On 8 September, FRA took part in the kick-off meeting of the study on ‘Intersex people in the EU, a project of the European Commission’s Justice and Consumers Directorate-General.
Participants holding a discussion at the 2018 Fundamental Rights Forum
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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

Fundamental Rights Forum programme online and registrations open!

The registrations for the Fundamental Rights Forum 2021 are now open.
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Support for human rights systems and defenders
Inter-governmental human rights systems

Fundamental Rights Report presented to the European Parliament

The FRA Director was in Brussels from 1 to 3 September to present the Fundamental Rights Report 2021 to the European Parliament’s Committee for Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE).
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Data protection, privacy and new technologies
Artificial intelligence and big data
Data protection

FRA joins discussion on fundamental rights and digital services

On 6 September, FRA joined a European Parliament panel discussion on the digital services act.
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Joint event
Equality, non-discrimination and racism
People with disabilities

Seminar explores monitoring CRPD implementation

FRA, together with the Public Defender of Rights and the Office of the Government of the Czech Republic will co-host a seminar on developing human rights indicators for monitoring the implementation of the Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities (CRPD).
External event
Support for human rights systems and defenders
Inter-governmental human rights systems

Presenting key fundamental rights developments to the European Parliament

On 2 September, FRA’s Director will present key findings from its Fundamental Rights Report 2021 at the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) of the EU Parliament.
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Support for human rights systems and defenders
Children, youth and older people
Civil society

Fundamental Rights Dialogue at Young Bled Strategic Forum

The Young Bled Strategic Forum will host the third Fundamental Rights Dialogue. It takes place in Bled, Slovenia, on 31 August.
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