21/07/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
"In a world which faces increasing hate and violence, we need to stay strong and true to our values,” said the General Rapporteur on combating intolerance, speaking on the eve of the European Day for the Victims of Hate Crime.
22/06/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
On 22 June, the Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination and the Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons held a joint hearing on discrimination and violence against refugee women.
13/06/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
“The targeting of a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, this weekend in a mass shooting is a horrific act of hate and of terror,” said Jonas Gunnarsson, General rapporteur on the rights of LGBT people.
02/06/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
On 17-18 May, the PACE Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination held a meeting at the Riksdag in Stockholm, at the invitation of Jonas Gunnarsson, Chairperson of the Swedish delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly.
01/06/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
Milena Santerini, General Rapporteur on combating racism and intolerance, presented the No Hate Parliamentary Alliance to civil society organisations and the media at the Council of Europe Liaison office in Brussels.
17/05/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
While genuine progress has been made in combating discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity, for many LGBT people, heinous attacks, prejudice and discrimination are still part of their everyday life.
17/05/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
The Assembly's Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination has deplored the fact that gender-based harassment and assaults against women are still frequent within the armed forces.
07/04/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
In 2016 Roma and Travellers in Europe are still discriminated against, stigmatised and targeted by hate speech,” said Milena Santerini, General Rapporteur on combating against racism and intolerance, to mark International Roma Day.
21/03/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
"While significant progress has been achieved globally in combating racial discrimination in the last decades, the fight is far from won", PACE Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination stated.
18/03/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
Milena Santerini, General Rapporteur against Racism and Intolerance today condemned the hateful and racist acts perpetrated by football supporters in the streets of European cities against Roma women.
11/03/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
Stressing that targeted attacks against the Jewish community demonstrate that antisemitism is not a curse of the past, but today's threat, the committee urges governments to consider this fight as a priority.
11/03/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
With a view to increase women's political representation, PACE's member, observer and partner for democracy states should consider introducing the principle of parity in the Constitution, the committee concluded.