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'Amend the Constitution Regarding Freedom of Education (art. 23)'

Dutch Labour party wants to amend article 23 by making it harder for schools to discriminate while exercising this right. The new article should obligate schools to focus on equal changes for all students and civic...

civic education , education , equality
November 16, 2020 • Nederlands Juristen Comité voor de Mensenrechten
Poland's Populist Government Targets LGBT Community Ahead of Elections

The far-right populist government has manufactured a new enemy: the LGBT community. But as polls show increasing support for same-sex couples, will the government's scapegoating translate into success at the ballot box?

Poland , LGBT , equality , gay rights , Same-sex couples
May 09, 2019 • LibertiesEU
Poland Needs To: Get a CLUE. Have a Laugh.

Election season means photo-ops, hand shaking and baby kissing. And in Poland, scapegoating the LGBT community.

Poland , LGBT , equality , Same-sex couples
May 09, 2019 • LibertiesEU
Lithuania the Only EU Country Without any Female Ministers in the Government

Now that the President has finally appointed a Minister of the Environment, the Lithuanian cabinet is once again made up solely of men. Currently Lithuania is the only EU state without a single female minister. The...

Lithuania , government , minister , female represantation , equality , equal rights
April 11, 2019 • Human Rights Monitoring Institute
Winners of Lithuanian Equality and Diversity Awards Announced

The sixth Equality and Diversity Awards honoured the initiatives and people that did the most for human rights in Lithuania in 2018.

awards , diversity , equality , Lithuania
April 08, 2019 • Human Rights Monitoring Institute
It's Equal Pay Day in Germany

Today is Equal Pay Day in Germany, home to one of the EU's largest gender pay gaps. Women in Germany earn 21 percent less than men, in terms of average gross hourly earnings. This year's Equal Pay Day is on 18 March...

Germany , gender , equality , pay , women , Women's Rights
March 18, 2019 • LibertiesEU
Swedish Feminist Party Nudges Mainstream Politics

Despite being one of the most equal countries, Sweden’s Feminist Initiative pushes mainstream politics towards further improving equality in the country. Their media-friendly campaigns, like publicly burning money,...

Sweden , equal pay , equality , gender equality
February 18, 2019 • LibertiesEU
Non-EU Children Entitled to Same Rights as Italians in Schools

The Court of Milan has ordered the Local Government of Lodi to amend a regulation preventing foreign children from accessing cheaper school canteen and bus services.

Italy , Non-discrimination , equality , children , Social Welfare , migration
January 24, 2019 • Italian Coalition for Civil Liberties and Rights
Women Belong in the – Wait a Minute…

Populist authoritarians use subtle language and legislative action to challenge women’s role in society. To change this, it will take men and women standing together to create a truly fair and just society.

SGA , survival guide to authoritarianism , women , equality , gender
December 11, 2018 • LibertiesEU
Google Staff Stage Walkout Over Treatment of Women

An unprecedented series of walkouts have hit Google offices around the world in protest of how women are treated at the company. Protesters are calling for changes in how sexual misconduct allegations are dealt with...

womens rights , Google , internet , equality , gender
November 01, 2018 • LibertiesEU
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