🆕In a report published today, the #ECRI calls on the Lithuanian authorities to consider adopting an #LGBTI equality strategy and ensure that #Roma have better access to education. Read more ➡️go.coe.int/JxqjI #ECRI2024 #Lithuania #Roma #LGBTI

📰 #ECRI's latest report calls for the #UK to adopt a dedicated #LGBTI action plan for England. Prioritizing inclusive support systems, especially for #refugees moving from asylum to mainstream services, will close critical gaps and strengthen equality. go.coe.int/L0prp

#ECRI Delegation visited #Spain from 21-25 October 2024. During the visit ECRI gathered information on effective #equality and access to #rights, #hatespeech, hate-motivated #violence #integration and #Inclusion. #ECRI2024 #Spain go.coe.int/LnuDe

ℹ️ #ECRI Delegation visited #Slovenia 🇸🇮 from 21-21 October 2024. During the visit ECRI gathered information on effective #equality and access to #rights, #hatespeech, hate-motivated #violence, #integration and #inclusion #ECRI2024 #Slovenia go.coe.int/HXOkh

ℹ️ #ECRI Delegation visited #Finland from 28 October to 1 November 2024. During the visit ECRI gathered information on effective #equality and access to #rights, #hatespeech, hate-motivated #violence, #integration and #Inclusion go.coe.int/SIynB

ℹ️ #ECRI Delegation visited #Ireland from 4 to 8 November 2024. During the visit ECRI gathered information on effective #equality and access to #rights, #hatespeech, hate-motivated #violence, #integration and #Inclusion. #ECRI2024 #Ireland go.coe.int/V5bBg

ℹ️ #ECRI Delegation visited the #Netherlands from 4 to 8 November 2024. During the visit ECRI gathered information on effective #equality and access to #rights, #hatespeech, hate-motivated #violence, #integration and #Inclusion. #ECRI2024 #Netherlands go.coe.int/7ca2z

Highlights from ECRI's 96th plenary meeting 🗣️Exchanges on child participation with Prof. Cath Larkins & Regina Jensdottir 📄Monitoring reports for 🇭🇷 🇱🇻 🇵🇹 🇸🇪 🇹🇷 & follow-ups on 🇧🇬 🇫🇷 🇬🇷 🤖Discussions on AI & anti-racism communication 🔄Bureau elections go.coe.int/GdU1C

🔊Resolute action needed against #hatespeech and crimes in Europe. #ECRI Chair Bertil Cottier calls for clear definitions, strong laws, effective monitoring, and law enforcement training to combat #racism & #LGBTIphobia. #NoToHate #ECRI2024 #CDADI Read➡️go.coe.int/aRQMp

🆕#ECRI reviews progress and publishes conclusions on the implementation of its priority recommendations to #Bulgaria, #France and #Greece go.coe.int/Ikp5s

🔈ECRI's conclusions on 🇧🇬: Progress & Setbacks ✅ More Roma mediators & funding secured. ❌ No LGBTI working group set up. A 2024 law bans school activities on “non-traditional” gender/sexuality, raising concerns. 📘➡️go.coe.int/itfcQ #HumanRights #LGBTI #RomaInclusion

Conclusions sur la 🇫🇷: Non mise en œuvre ❌Peu d’avancées sur la reconnaissance des caravanes comme logement & pas de révision des règles de stationnement pour les Gens du voyage ❌Toujours aucun système efficace de traçabilité des contrôles 👮‍♂️ d’identité go.coe.int/N7r5o

ECRI conclusions on 🇬🇷: Progress & Gaps ✅Law banning non-therapeutic surgeries on intersex children under 15 adopted But ❌key oversight body not yet in place, and surgeries reportedly continue ❌No legal change allowing the Ombudsman to act in court 📘➡️go.coe.int/N7r5o

📣 Ahead of #IDERD2025, PACE_Equality launches #UnitedForEquality. In times of democratic backsliding, we must stand against #racism, uphold equality & ensure inclusion in all spheres of life. With European Commission against Racism and Intolerance, we reaffirm the principles of #CERD Convention. #FightRacism

Racism has no place in our societies! On #IDERD2025, we must stand firm against discrimination and uphold human rights standards. Let's reaffirm our commitment to equality & justice. 💪🏽 #FightRacism #UnitedForEquality #ECRI

📣Theodoros Rousopoulos reminds us that #Afrophobia & all forms of racism continue to impact Europe today. PACE remains dedicated to fostering equality and human dignity for all. #UnitedforEquality #FightRacism

🛑#EndRacism | On #21March, #CERD & #ECRI call for urgent action to eliminate structural discrimination & institutional racism. 2025 marks 60 years of the UN CRD - yet racial profiling, marginalization & exclusion persist. States must act NOW. #IDERD 📘➡️go.coe.int/xHj6R

Racism denies opportunities, undermines safety, and scars our societies.#ECRI, EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights, and OSCE/ODIHR remain united to support victims and challenge toxic narratives—both online and offline. #FightRacism #HumanRights

At its 97th plenary, ECRI exchanged views with PACE President Theodoros Rousopoulos & adopted newreports. ECRI regrets withdrawal of US observer status and remains highly committed to combating racism in Europe and beyond. #HumanRights #NoToRacism ➡️go.coe.int/R5EgX

On #InternationalDay for Women & Girls of African Descent, we reaffirm the need to combat anti-Black racism and look into the specific vulnerabilities of Black women. 📄 ECRI’s Factsheet on tackling racism and discrimination against Black people. 🔗 go.coe.int/q3eLo