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Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
Victims’ rights
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Victim Support Europe holds its annual conference

On the first day of Victim Support Europe's annual conference, FRA will speak during a panel session exploring the effectiveness of international legal instruments in shaping victim support systems across Europe.
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Support for human rights systems and defenders
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Foresight workshop on scenarios for fundamental rights in Europe in 2040

FRA will host a foresight workshop in Vienna from 21 to 22 May to develop fundamental fights scenarios for Europe in 2040.
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Justice, victims’ rights and judicial cooperation
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Exploring the future of criminal justice in the EU

The European Commission and the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU will host the second plenary of the High-Level Forum on the Future of EU Criminal Justice.
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Support for human rights systems and defenders
Support for human rights systems and defenders
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Celebrating 25 years of the Czech NHRI

FRA will speak during a panel discussion on the Ombudsman as a bridge between states, institutions and people. The discussion forms part of a ceremonial meeting and follow-up conference marking 25 years since the establishment of the Czech National Human Rights Institution and the Ombudsman for Children in Czechia.
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Equality, non-discrimination and racism
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Working Group on Equality and Values in Education and Training meets

FRA will take part virtually in a meeting of the Working Group on Equality and Values in Education and Training from 20 to 21 May.
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Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Sex, sexual orientation and gender

FRA joins IDAHOT+ Forum

FRA will take part in the European IDAHOT+ Forum. The Forum’s theme will be advancing Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIGESC) Equality and Inclusion in a Transforming Europe.
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Asylum, migration and borders
Trafficking and labour exploitation
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ILO to hold its global fair recruitment conference

FRA will take part in the ILO Global conference on its fair recruitment initiative. It will look at the way forward from policy to practice.
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Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Hate crime
Racial and ethnic origin
Religion and belief

FRA joins Germany’s Antidiscrimination Days

At the German Antidiscrimination Days 2025 from 13 to 14 May, FRA contributed to a panel on anti-Muslim racism, addressing its manifestations in education, employment and housing, as well as the experiences of queer Muslims.
People waving the rainbow flag
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Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Sex, sexual orientation and gender

Diplomats for Equality Vienna celebrates International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

We, The Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs, and the diplomatic missions of the following countries and organizations all welcome 17 May as the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), as a celebration of sexual and gender diversity and inclusion around the world. Human rights are universal and apply equally to all people everywhere. That is why today and every day we work to address the ongoing discrimination against LGBTIQ+ people globally.
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Data protection, privacy and new technologies
Unlawful profiling
Victims’ rights

Recommendations on policing in multi-ethnic societies

FRA provided input to the OSCE’s consultative roundtable on policing in multi-ethnic societies.
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Asylum, migration and borders
Borders and information systems

Frontex Consultative Forum on fundamental rights

Frontex Consultative Forum members met with Frontex senior management from 13 to 14 May in Warsaw.
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Support for human rights systems and defenders
Support for human rights systems and defenders
National human rights systems and bodies

FRA contributes to enlargement fundamental rights consultations

On 19 and 21 May, FRA experts will contribute to the consultation on the 2025 Enlargement Package on issues related to fundamental rights. The consultation will focus on issues such as anti-discrimination, gender equality, children, LGBTIQ, people with disabilities and transitional justice.
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Support for human rights systems and defenders
Civil society

Climate Action Network Europe holds Spring General Assembly

On 7 May, FRA took part in the Spring General Assembly 2025 of the Climate Action Network, Europe. FRA joined the high-level panel on holding the line for climate action.
Speech
Data protection, privacy and new technologies
Artificial intelligence and big data
Sirpa Rautio

The Effects of Digital Technologies on Fundamental Rights

FRA Director, Sirpa Rautio, at the University of Florence addresses 'The Future of Democracy in the Digital Era' conference on 15 May 2025. Her talk focuses on the effects of digital technologies on fundamental rights.
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Support for human rights systems and defenders
Civil society

Strengthening the protection for human rights defenders

On 6 May, FRA will speak at the OSCE Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting in Vienna.
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Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Hate crime
Racial and ethnic origin
Religion and belief

Law enforcement webinar on combating antisemitism

On 30 April, FRA will contribute to a CEPOL webinar on fighting antisemitism online and offline. The webinar aims at improving law enforcement actions against violence and discrimination against Jews.
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Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Hate crime
Racial and ethnic origin
Religion and belief

Law enforcement webinar on combating antisemitism

On 30 April, FRA will contribute to a CEPOL webinar on fighting against antisemitism online and offline. The webinar aims at improving law enforcement actions against violence and discrimination against Jews.
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Equality, non-discrimination and racism
Children, youth and older people

FRA to host child protection systems civil society webinar

On 29 April, FRA will host a webinar for interested organisations within the Agency’s Fundamental Rights Platform. The webinar will explore the vital role civil society organisations play in driving more integrated child protection systems.
Human rights dice
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Support for human rights systems and defenders
National human rights systems and bodies

FRA updates its overview of NHRIs’ mandates, accreditation and their work

The latest review of national human rights institutions (NHRIs) from the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) shows how NHRIs provide advice on national laws and policies, how they monitor EU funds or use the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. It also provides information on their accreditation status and mandates.
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Asylum, migration and borders

Updated guidance on national fundamental rights monitoring presented to EU Council asylum working group

FRA presented to the EU Council’s Asylum Working Party its updated guidance on setting up national independent mechanisms to monitor fundamental rights compliance during screening and asylum border procedures.
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