Key dates
1-2 December
Conference on the European Day of People with Disabilities
This annual conference is a platform for mutual learning and networking among key players and stakeholders in the disability policy field. Organized in cooperation with the European Disability Forum.
14-15 November 2011
Fifth European Equality Summit – Poznan, Poland
Equality summits are organised every year in order to advance equality for everybody in the European Union and to develop new ways of combating discrimination. The 2011 summit's central central theme focused on finding ways to involve regional and local levels more when fighting discrimination. It mapped out future courses of action for different stakeholders to improve the way inequality and discrimination are handled regionally and locally
26 Oct. 2011
The Work Forum on the implementation of the UNCRPD
The Work Forum brings together representatives of the governance structures set up under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the EU Member States, to discuss implementation and share national experiences.
May 2011
The Access City Award - launch of the competition
The Access City Award is given yearly to one EU city for its demonstrated commitment and the comprehensive achievements in improving accessibility in the urban environment for the benefit of persons with disabilities and the population at large.
5 Apr. 2011
Communication on Roma integration strategies
The Communication
should ensure that EU countries adopt an effective approach to Roma integration especially in four priority fields: education, employment, health and housing. It sets up a monitoring mechanism and proposes solutions to more effective use of EU funds.
16 Dec. 2008
First Roma summit
Roma Summits bring together representatives of EU institutions, national governments and civil society organisation. The first Summit promoted a firm commitment to tackling problems and creating a better understanding of the Roma across Europe.
2 July 2008
Non-discrimination package
The communication is part of a non-discrimination package (including a proposal for a new directive on equal treatment and a working paper for Roma inclusion) to ensure stepping up against discrimination and promote equal opportunities.
27 Nov. 2000
Council Directive 2000/78/EC
Council Directive establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation.
29 June 2000
Council Directive 2000/43/EC
Council Directive implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of racial or ethnic origin.