Today, we celebrate #WorldPressFreedomDay !

A day to remind us of the importance of access to information, freedom of speech and journalists' safety – pillars of democratic societies.

Let's work together for #PressFreedom to ensure a just and respectful society.

Sometimes, it can be hard to tell where a message comes from. To determine if a post on social media comes from a real person or a bot trying to manipulate information, ask yourself these four questions ⤵

It's #EUDiversityMonth .

A time to celebrate #equality , diversity and #inclusion and all that it brings.

#JHAAN2024

#Antisemitism and #racism still happen in football.

How can we end discrimination on and off the pitch?

Follow this #RightsForum24 masterclass hosted by Anne Frank House and explore innovative strategies to face the issue head-on.

⏯️fundamentalrightsforum.eu/programme/mast…

Celebrate #20yearstogether 🎉

On 1 May 2004, the EU 🇪🇺 gained 10 new member states: 🇨🇿 🇪🇪 🇨🇾 🇱🇻 🇱🇹 🇭🇺 🇲🇹 🇵🇱 🇸🇮 🇸🇰

This historic enlargement created opportunities for citizens from all Member States, new & old, and improved quality of life.

For more 👉 commission.europa.eu/20-years-toget…

🎉It's #InternationalWorkersDay - The right to work is protected under the #EUCharter of #FundamentalRights but barriers persist, especially for minorities.

Rights for all, all for rights.

The #EURightsAgency can help - #OurDataYourAlly .

See: europa.eu/!HX8qCg

We should never take democracy for granted.

Use your vote. Or others will decide for you.

#UseYourVote #EUelections2024

Do you work on #Childrights for a #CivilSociety organisation?

Then join us for our #ChildProtection in the EU webinar on 30 April from 14:30-16:00.

To find out more see:
europa.eu/!TVfXnm

#SolidarityBetweenGenerations in action!

At the #EURightsAgency #RightsForum24 we brought younger and older generations together to exchange views on pressing #HumanRights issues and what can be done.

Recordings available online: fundamentalrightsforum.eu/programme/

🇪🇺 🇳🇱It’s the #Netherlands National Day!
Fijne Koningsdag, Nederland!

Join us in wishing our Dutch friends, colleagues and stakeholders a great national day!

#StrongerTogether

What it's like to be a lesbian in the EU?
Do lesbians face discrimination? Do they feel safe?
The #EURightsAgency 's new survey will zero in on the discrimination & hate crime experiences of LGBTIQ people.
Out May - stay tuned!
#LesbianVisibilityDay #UnionOfEquality #LGBTIQSurvey

Strengthening ties with our host country #EURightsAgency Director Sirpa Rautio holds exploratory talks with Austria’s 🇦🇹Justice Minister Alma Zadic on current FRA work on areas like digitalisation of justice & tackling #ViolenceAgainstWomen .

#EURightsAgency Director Sirpa Rautio welcomed Council of Europe Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić to FRA for wide-ranging talks on continuing our close cooperation in promoting & protecting #HumanRights .

The meeting underlined the longstanding ties and values that link both organisations.

A landmark moment to galvanise efforts to combat #ViolenceAgainstWomen & protect women.

Upcoming survey results from EU_Eurostat / EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights / EIGE will reveal the extent of violence across the EU & why action is desperately needed.

See: europa.eu/!YG7KTd

Civil society reports of #HateCrime are vital to uncover and address the problem of hate-motivated violence.

To report hate incidents to ODIHR, visit our dedicated website and get in touch by 30 April: bit.ly/48ea6Dr

How can cities advance #HumanRights ?

Watch this #EURightsAgency #RightsForum24 masterclass to learn from the cities of Vienna and Mechelen about how they encourage youth participation and inclusion, and promote democracy through education.

📺fundamentalrightsforum.eu/programme/mast…

Join the European Commission #EURightsAgency survey on #CivilSociety funding.

It will feed the European Commission’s 2024 Annual Report on the application of the EU Charter of #FundamentalRights .

📌 #EUHaveYourSay Closes 30 April

📷europa.eu/!CwyhqN

👉 We want to hear from you!

🤔 Do you feel the cost of living has increased? Eurofound is asking people across Europe about their living and working conditions.

✍️ Take the survey: ow.ly/EKva50Rk5i8

The right to education is protected under the #EUCharter of #FundamentalRights but barriers persist, especially among #RomaEU children.

Rights for all, all for rights.

The #EURightsAgency can help - #OurDataYourAlly .

See for yourself: europa.eu/!MrBtYx