Equinet Europe

Welcome to EQUINET, the European Network of Equality Bodies

Established in 2007, EQUINET - the European Network of Equality Bodies brings together 37 member organisations from 30 European countries. Equality Bodies were established across the Member States of the European Union to promote equality and to combat discrimination in the areas covered by the EU Equal Treatment Directives.

Navigate through this site to find publications, news and events on equality and anti-discrimination produced within and beyond Equinet. Equinet members and Working Groups can also access a dedicated workspace.

What's new

CJEU judgment in the Galina Meister case (C-415/10)

No right to information of unsuccessful job applicants and its consequences for the burden of proof.

Equinet on Euronews regarding diversity and discrimination in the workplace

Euronews has recently aired a reportage on the issue of diversity and discrimination at work, interviewing Mr. Jozef De Witte (Chair of Equinet's Executive Board) on the importance of equality legislation and the role of equality bodies.

Events

2012 Equinet Legal Training on Alternative Dispute Resolution, Vilnius

On 23-24 May 2012 in Lithuania, Equinet will organise a training for its members on "Alternative Dispute Resolution: A Tool for Specialised Equality Bodies".

2012 Equinet High-Level Legal Seminar - 28 March, Brussels

Building on the success of past editions, Equinet organized on 28 March 2012 its fourth High-Level Legal Seminar on "Discrimination cases in front of the European Courts and the role of national equality bodies".

Publications

Equality Law in Practice - Religion and Belief in Europe

Providing Independent Assistance to Victims of Discrimination

Equality Bodies and National Human Rights Institutions - Making the Link to Maximise Impact

Member in the Spotlight

The Danish Board of Equal Treatment in the spotlight

Members' Profiles

Discover Equinet Members