In June 2008 Ján Figel’, European Commissioner for Education, Training, Culture and Youth attended a press conference to introduce a special Thalys high speed train decorated with the logo of European Year of Intercultural Dialogue 2008 (EYID).
In July, the European Commission approved a proposal for a directive which provides protection from discrimination on grounds of age, disability, sexual orientation and religion or belief beyond the workplace. This new directive would ensure equal treatment in the areas of social protection, including social security and health care, education and supply of goods and […]
Peter Loescher, CEO from Siemens made waves when criticizing the lack of Diversity in the boardroom of Siemens. In a recent interview with the Financial Times Germany, he admitted that the company has only white male executives and that there are only few women and foreigners among executive managers at Siemens – one of the […]
In July 2008 Barack Obama came to Berlin and the people gave him a warm welcome, because they adore him – for America. In his article “Why Europe loves a leader it could never vote for” Stefan Theil explains why a person like Obama could not win elections in Europe.
The Diversity Crew is a solidarity and independent collectif open to any individual who offers his or her story: refusing and struggling against the fatalism and banality of the discriminatory process, leading to the marginalization and uneasiness of those who are its targets.
The process of immigration to other countries, or even to different parts of one’s own country, is known to be a difficult task. One is faced with new languages, cultures, and social rules that at times contradict or defy what was once a norm. The extent of the differences in culture can be stressful for […]
Just on time for this year’s UEFA European Championships 2008 in Austria and Switzerland, FARE has launched a new website on its activities. The website is available in English, French, German and Italian and offers news and information on anti-racist initiatives in football throughout Europe.
The fourth Brussels Debate was held on June, 4 in the framework of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue. The title of the debate was “Couscous Culture: is that what Intercultural Dialogue in the workplace is all about?”. The discussion and following comments by participants generally emphasised the fact that the promotion of Diversity in […]
A joint report from the CBI employer’s organisation and the Trades Union Congress (TUC) found out that firms that take steps to improve Diversity in the workplace earn real business benefits. Companies who look beyond the “usual suspects” for staff and employ people on the basis of their abilities and potential, regardless of their sex, […]
More than half a million Roma of working age live in Spain, however the number entering the labour market remains low. 55% of Roma people report that they have experienced some sort of discrimination when being on the job search. The Spanish organisation, Fundación Secretariado Gitano, has initiated an awareness-raising campaign, featuring TV advertisements, posters […]
