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Lavinia Banu retweeted
Apply now to become the next 🇪🇺Gender Equality champion! The @EU_Commission opened applications for universities, higher education institutions & research organizations in EU & @HorizonEU associated countries, showcasing exceptional achievements in gender equality plans (GEP) ↓
Lavinia Banu retweeted
The European Union should ensure that equality and non-discrimination are central priorities in its work program for the next five years, 133 organizations said today. Read their statement:
hrw.org/news/2024/07/11/eu-s…
Lavinia Banu retweeted
What an important symbol that would be - and actual embodiment of EU values, within EU institutions
Viva a diversidade! 🇪🇺
Former Portuguese PM #AntónioCosta is set to become the new President of the European Council. If appointed, he will become the first leader of an #EU institution to be of recent African and Asian ancestry.
#EUCO #EuropeanCouncil #EUtrivia
Lavinia Banu retweeted
Interested in funding for #FundamentalRights promotion?
On 27 & 28 May learn about the Call for Proposal to promote civil society organisations’ awareness of capacity building & implementation of the 🇪🇺 Charter of Fundamental Rights.
Book your spot before 23 May ↓
Lavinia Banu retweeted
I welcome #EURightsAgency report “Tackling racism in policing” as a further milestone implementing the EU anti-racism action plan. The action plan has identified law enforcement as a key actor to ensure fundamental rights and security. #UnionOfEquality
#Racism in policing has far-reaching effects – from fuelling social exclusion to harming trust in the police.
The #EURightsAgency's new report outlines the issues & proposes concrete solutions to drive change
➡️ europa.eu/!wBT4Nh
ALT New FRA report on tackling racism in policing.
Lavinia Banu retweeted
As more foreign interferences into politics are being exposed, the recent Recommendations of @EU_Commission on making elections more inclusive and resilient once again show their relevance and timeliness.
Your vote counts.
#EUdemocracy
#EUdemocracy
@EU_Commission Recommendation on making elections more inclusive & resilient aims to
🗳️promote high democratic standards for elections in EU
🗳️support high voter turnout & inclusive participation
🗳️make it easier for everyone to vote
commission.europa.eu/documen…
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Lavinia Banu retweeted
EP Elections take place in June. To ensure strong democracies it is essential that all groups, including racialised minorities, participate in the political process. We need to remove any barriers from political participation. #UnionOfEquality #ARDW2024
Lavinia Banu retweeted
I am happy to welcome @EUEnvironment on our @EU_ScienceHub Ispra site!
@EUEnvironment is a key counterpart! I am sure these two days will be rich in exchanges & very beneficial for our cooperation and research. With @A_Zampieri_EC presenting our Green Deal science👍
Lavinia Banu retweeted
I was happy to meet Evren Dağdelen Akgün, the newly appointed @OSCE Personal Rep for Combating Intolerance and Discrimination against Muslims. I welcome her appointment and look forward to our joint efforts to fight against #antiMuslimHatred.
Lavinia Banu retweeted
📚Our latest publication highlights #EqualityBodies' crucial role in fostering inclusive #Education. From litigation to policy advice, they're driving change despite challenges. Dive in to explore their contributions! ⬇️
🔗tinyurl.com/mwbsxc2u
ALT Front page of Equinet Policy Paper "Equality Bodies' Interventions for Equality in the Field of Education" by Equinet Policy Formation Working Group.
Lavinia Banu retweeted
🗓️Only days till the #RightsForum24!
On 11-12 March, the Forum will explore the biggest #HumanRights challenges we face:
🌱climate change
💻digitalisation
⚖️threats to democracy & civic space
Join the @EURightsAgency event. Register here ➡️fundamentalrightsforum.eu/re…
Lavinia Banu retweeted
The 15 countries with an EU Adequacy Decision form the world's biggest network of free and safe data flows 🌐
Their representatives are gathering today in Brussels for the 1st time to discuss enhanced cooperation. #DataProtection
➡️bit.ly/Meeting-Safe-Data-Flo…
Lavinia Banu retweeted
This week, the #vdLCommission meets to discuss:
🔹 Recovery and Resilience Facility mid-term evaluation
🔹 Digital connectivity
Lavinia Banu retweeted
Ageing population = ↗️ demand for health & long-term care = need for effective policies!
@EU_ScienceHub report shows that ↘️ of smoking, obesity but also investing in education can help healthy ageing! europa.eu/!7Kx9Yr
#EuropeanCareStrategy
Lavinia Banu retweeted
👩🔬🔬On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrate with this episode of the #CORDIScovery podcast.
3️⃣remarkable #WomenInResearch share their unique journeys, triumphs, & challenges along the way. Tune in now👉 spoti.fi/49qV5iK
Lavinia Banu retweeted
The 🇪🇺 #DiversityCapitals Awards🏆 recognise the work done by EU local authorities to promote inclusion & create discrimination-free societies.
📅The deadline to apply for the 2024 edition of the awards is 15 February.
➡️eudiversity2024.eu/the-award…
Lavinia Banu retweeted
Time to criminalise hate speech & hate crime under EU law! 🧵
On 18/01, Members of European Parliament called "on Council to finally make progress on legislation to ensure an adequate level of protection from hate for everyone in Europe".
europarl.europa.eu/news/en/p… via @Europarl_EN
Lavinia Banu retweeted
A study by @EU_ScienceHub & global research institutions reveals the immense potential of rooftop photovoltaics (RTPV) in achieving net-0 energy buildings worldwide!
Explore key findings and how RTPV can revolutionize our clean energy transition here: europa.eu/!vWRKvb
Lavinia Banu retweeted
Shrinking civic space is concerning as it undermines democracy & human rights. When CSOs ability to operate freely is constrained, it has far-reaching implications for the functioning of democratic societies, accountability and the protection of fundamental rights.
Extremely disturbing news from #Cyprus of a bomb at the @KISAofficial office in Cyprus. The authorities must ensure their safety & investigate fully @CyprusInGeneva
ALT The flag of Cyprus flying in the wind