European Year of Equal Opportunities for All
2007 is the European Year of Equal Opportunities for All.
Aims
The Year aims to:
- make people more aware of their rights to enjoy equal treatment and a life free of discrimination – irrespective of sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age and sexual orientation
- promote equal opportunities for all
- launch a major debate on the benefits of diversity both for European societies and individuals.
Themes
Events will be organised and driven around four key themes:
- rights – raising awareness on the right to equality and non-discrimination and on the problem of multiple discrimination
- representation – stimulating debate on ways to increase the participation of groups in society which are victims of discrimination and a balanced participation of men and women
- recognition – facilitating and celebrating diversity and equality
- respect – promoting a more cohesive society.
For more information go to the European Year of Equalities for All website.