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Join forces against cyberdiscrimination and online hate

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.

Protecting the rights of parents and children belonging to religious minorities

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”.

Persons with disabilities: achieving full inclusion requires strong political and financial commitments

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.

'Time to break the silence and stop violence against women'

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.

Put a halt to hate speech and sexist attacks, provide education on democratic citizenship from an early age

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.

Trans Day of Remembrance: a time to stand up for equality as we honour those who have gone

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.

Intersex children: “No shame, no secrecy, no unwanted medical interventions”

25/10/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination

“It is time to end shame, secrecy and unwanted medical interventions on intersex children,” said rapporteurs Jonas Gunnarsson (Sweden, SOC) and Piet De Bruyn (Belgium, NR), on the day of Intersex Awareness Day.

"International labelling of transgender people as ill must stop", says rapporteur

21/10/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination

“Being transgender is not an illness, and it is time that medical standards around the world reflect that,” said PACE General Rapporteur on the rights of LGBT people Jonas Gunnarsson (Sweden, SOC).

Milena Santerini: 'In combating radicalisation we must uphold fundamental freedoms'

09/09/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination

"It is important to find a balance between the fight against radicalisation and respect for fundamental freedoms," said Milena Santerini, at the opening of a seminar on the fight against racism, hatred and intolerance in France.

'Prevention must lie at the heart of the fight against female genital mutilation'

09/09/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination

The Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination believes that prevention must lie “at the heart of all efforts to eradicate female genital mutilation” and must involve all the players concerned.

'Academic achievement and access to employment are key factors for Roma integration'

09/09/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination

The Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination of the Parliamentary Assembly, believes that academic achievement and access to employment are key factors for the social integration of Roma and Travellers.

A seminar to combat racism, hatred and intolerance in France

01/09/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination

A seminar on the fight against racism, hatred and intolerance in France will be held at the Senate in Paris on Thursday 8 September, as part of the activities of the PACE No Hate Parliamentary Alliance.