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Housing conditions of Travellers in violation of Revised Charter

In a decision of 27 February with regard to the collective complaint European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC) v. France, the European Committee of Social Rights held that there is a violation of the effective right to housing of Travellers leading to social exclusion and discrimination.

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The Formation of an International Bureau for Laicite Announced

A wide number of non governmental organizations and individuals from across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas have signed a common public statement affirming the nefarious role of fundamentalist politics and the need to counter it internationally.

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ERRC statement on the occasion of Human Rights Day

Budapest, Dec 10, 2009 - Today marks the 61st anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the General Assembly of the United Nations.

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Human Rights Day - Embrace Diversity, End Discrimination - OHCHR

Geneva, Dec 10, 2009 - Human Rights Chief Navi Pillay calls on individuals worldwide to make an extra effort to tackle discrimination starting from their own homes and workplaces.

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OSCE Mission in Kosovo assesses communities' rights, urges institutions to implement law

Pristina, Dec 9, 2009 - The implementation of effective policies for the integration of communities in cultural, social, economic and public life is key to building a multi-ethnic society in Kosovo, concludes an OSCE report published today

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Swedish EU Presidency - Discrimination against marginalised groups a widespread problem in the EU

Dec 8, 2009 - The conference ‘Making Rights a Reality for All’, to be held in Stockholm on 11–12 December, will put the issue of discrimination against marginalised groups on the agenda.

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Sign the Petition 'Free Our People Now!'

On the occasion of 3 December, the European Day of People with Disabilities, the European Network on Independent Living (ENIL) and ECCL are launching a petition calling on the relevant authorities, service providers, funding agencies and the public to support the transition from institutional care to community-based services for people with disabilities.

 

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EQUINET reacts to latest developments on newly proposed anti-discrimination EU directive

Read EQUINET statement following the recent developments and negotiations related to the newly proposed anti-discrimination EU Directive.

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Kosovo: “Time is not right for returns”, stresses Human Rights Commissioner

Strasbourg, Dec 02, 2009 - The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Thomas Hammarberg, expressed today his very deep concern at the forced returns to Kosovo of people who have found shelter in European states. “The time simply is not right for returns in general, let alone forced returns”, said the Commissioner.

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Thomas Hammarberg: Multiculturalism is an important dimension of our national identities

Strasbourg, Nov 30, 2009 - Europe today is not free from racism, xenophobia, islamophobia, anti-Gypsism, anti-Semitism, homophobia and other phobias directed against others.

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