FRA survey feeds discussions on combating antisemitism, Geneva - Main contents
date | December 17, 2018 |
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city | Geneva, Switzerland |
organisation | European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) i |
On 17 December in Geneva, the FRA Director will present findings of FRA’s second survey on discrimination and hate crimes against Jews in the EU as part of a panel discussion on combating antisemitism in Europe and beyond.
The event is being organised by the Permanent Missions of Austria, Germany and Israel in Geneva. It will will bring together diplomats, policymakers, representatives of Jewish communities and civil society organisations.
The event aims to raise awareness about antisemitism and to facilitate discussion about ways forward in combating antisemitism.
The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) provides independent, evidence-based advice to EU and national decision makers, thereby helping to make debates, policies and legislation on fundamental rights better informed and targeted.
What it does
FRA advises EU institutions and national governments on fundamental rights, particularly in the areas of:
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-discrimination
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-access to justice
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-racism & xenophobia
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-data protection
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-victims’ rights
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-children's rights.