It transcends boundaries and should be celebrated, regardless of who you love.
As we mark the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to building a #UnionOfEquality – an inclusive place where love is celebrated in all its forms.
Today and every day, we stand together against all forms of discrimination and hate.
Let’s come together for the European Diversity Month!
👏 A time to celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion, and those making tangible efforts to build a true #UnionOfEquality.
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Awards:
Local authorities with more than 50,000 inhabitants
🥇Zagreb 🇭🇷
🥈Växjö 🇸🇪
🥉La Laguna 🇪🇸
Local authorities with less than 50,000 inhabitants
🥇Corbetta 🇮🇹
🥈 Miranda de Ebro 🇪🇸
🥉 Casares 🇪🇸 #EUDiversityMonth
Diversity is our Union's strength, and it must be protected and valued 🤝
Join us in celebrating the 5th #EUDiversityMonth, dedicated to recognising companies and organisations that are committed to building inclusive workplaces and communities.
By championing inclusivity, we can build a future where every individual's talent is recognised and given the opportunity to flourish without barriers.
R to @EU_Commission: This is particularly important for women, who still earn less than men for the same work.
The new rules improve access to justice for victims of pay discrimination by ensuring:
🔸 Pay transparency for jobseekers
🔸 Right to information for employees
🔸 Reporting on gender pay gap
🔸 Joint pay assessment
This week, the European Parliament and the EU countries in the Council agreed to introduce the European Disability Card and an improved European Parking Card for persons with disabilities.
🪪 The European Disability Card will serve as recognised proof of disability in the EU.
🅿️ The Enhanced European Parking Card will ensure uniform parking rights across EU countries.
Our EU Award for Gender Equality Champions celebrates European academic and research organisations implementing Gender Equality Plans and leading the way.
Last year’s winners include Trinity College Dublin 🇮🇪, Karolinska Institutet 🇸🇪, Maynooth University 🇮🇪 and South East Technological University 🇮🇪.
The applications for this year’s awards are open until 25 January 2024.
♿ The European #Disability Card: Issued by national authorities, it will complement existing certificates and ensure that disabled people get the treatment they are entitled to.
🚗 The Enhanced European Parking Card: Replacing national parking cards, it will guarantee parking rights in all #EU countries, enabling independent #mobility.
On #RomaHolocaustDay, we pay tribute to the 500,000 Roma murdered under the Nazi regime.
Roma people still face racism and discrimination. This is why we continue working with the EU Countries on our Roma Strategic Framework for equality, inclusion and participation.
As the number of survivors and witnesses of these horrors dwindles, it is our duty to continue their remembrance and pass on their testimonies.
About 90 million people in the EU have a disability.
Many of them face hurdles when travelling.
It is high time we change this.
That’s why we are working to introduce the EU Disability Card.
It will provide an easy, physical way to recognise disability status across the EU and enable people with disabilities to enjoy their rights equally and everywhere in our Union.
Re This strategy shows our commitment to build a #UnionOfEquality, protecting and promoting the rights of the LGTBIQ community across the European Union.
Together, we will strive for a Europe where everyone feels free – without fear of persecution. https://t.co/KVTXvnv7X9
In our Union, we're breaking down barriers to create an environment where everyone can thrive, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
On #PrideMonth, let's stand together for a future free from discrimination.
It's a time to honour the struggles for LGBTQ+ equality and come together in solidarity.
Although progress has been made, LGBTQ+ people still face oppression, discrimination, and even death in some countries.
That is why we're committed to protecting LGBTQ+ rights. With our LGBTIQ Equality Strategy 2020-2025, we're creating an EU where acceptance and equality for all is the norm.
Celebrate love, reject hate - today and every day!
🇪🇺 + 🏳️🌈 = ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 because love is never a mistake.
As we mark the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to building a Union of Equality - an inclusive place where love is celebrated in all its forms.
Today and every day, let's celebrate the power of love and renew our commitment to ending discrimination and promoting equality for all.