07/03/2017 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
Globalisation, digitalisation and increased mobility are giving the world of work a new face worldwide. Gender inequality, however, remains intact, said Elena Centemero, on the occasion of the International Women's Day.
14/02/2017 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
There is an increasing number of instances of online hate speech and conspiracy theories. What is the reason for this? Who are the victims? Does online hate speech give rise to real violence against particular groups?
30/01/2017 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
In adopting the report by Mechthild Rawert, the committee emphasised the need for persons with disabilities to participate in political life, and pointed out that political rights, are fundamental human rights.
26/01/2017 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
"I am deeply concerned at the adoption by the lower house of the Russian Parliament of a bill decriminalising violence against family members for cases when it is a first offence", said Ms Centemero.
25/01/2017 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
“I do not know if I would still be alive if I had stayed in Iraq. But my story is just one among thousands" said Farida Abbas, survivor of ISIS violence, to the members of the Committee on Equality at a hearing in Strasbourg.
06/12/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
“While some types of ‘neo-racism’ based on supposedly cultural grounds do exist in Europe, traditional racism based on skin colour has never disappeared from our societies”, said Milena Santerini at the opening of a hearing in Paris.
06/12/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
The committee called on member States to join forces against cyber-discrimination and hate speech through the adoption of effective legislative measures, education programs and more cooperation from Internet intermediaries.
06/12/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
The committee called on member states to protect the rights of families belonging to religious minorities by taking practical steps, to “affirm the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion for all individuals”.
02/12/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
"We cannot yet define our decision-making systems as fully inclusive since they continue to leave aside persons with disabilities most of the time,” said Elena Centemero, for the Day of Persons with Disabilities.
25/11/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
"Faced with challenges that undermine the very foundations of our democratic societies, we must maintain our commitment and fight for our values," declared Sahiba Gafarova, on the Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
25/11/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Elena Centemero called on all member States of the Council of Europe to sign and ratify the Istanbul Convention.
18/11/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
"We honour the memory of the hundreds of transgender people whose lives have been cruelly cut short in the past year due to unspeakable acts of hatred and violence,” said the General rapporteur on the rights of LGBT people.