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An initiative of the European Union
Calendar: One yearto fight discrimination in your workplace
Twelve tips to help you
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J A N U A R Y
Tip 1: Do you know that laws exist throughout the EU to protect everyone against discrimination based on race or
ethnic origin, age, disability, religion or belief, or sexual orientation in the workplace? Spread the message – tell a colleague
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Tip 2: Sign up for the ‘For Diversity. Against Discrimination.’ Newsletter to hear
about diversity and anti-discrimination events and activities taking place near you
and around Europe.
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M A R C H
Tip 3: Think before you speak – thoughtless words can hurt or offend others.
8 MARCH United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
21 MARCH International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
21 MARCH Week of Solidarity with the Peoples struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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A P R I L
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Tip 4: Find out about your national equality body. Working to tackle discrimination,
these organisations can provide you with more information and advise you on your rights. www.equineteurope.org
8 APRIL International Day of the Roma_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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M A Y
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Tip 5: You see someone experiencing discrimination - offer your support and
encourage him or her to get help from your national equality body or a trade union.
17 MAY International Day against Homophobia_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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J U N E
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Tip 6: Learn more about discrimination around Europe – watch the ‘For Diversity. Against Discrimination.’ information film.
www.stop-discrimination.info
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J U L Y
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Tip 7: Do you know that having a diversity policy in your workplace
could benefit you and your colleagues? Read more about the advantages of
diversity at www.stop-discrimination.info
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A U G U S T
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Tip 8: Find out about the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA). This body collects, analyses and publishes data on
the development of fundamental rights in the EU, as well as works
to raise awareness of fundamental rights with the European public. http://fra.europa.eu
12 AUGUST International Youth Day_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Tip 9: Spread the message – download, print, and stick up posters
on diversity in your workplace. www.stop-discrimination.info
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O C T O B E R
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Tip 10: Raise awareness of diversity in your workplace – organise a ‘Diversity Lunch’
where you sample food from different cultures and discuss the challenges and benefits of
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1 OCTOBER International Day of Older Persons_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Tip 11: Speak out if someone makes a joke which is degrading to another person.
9 NOVEMBER International Day against Fascism and Anti-Semitism_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
16 NOVEMBER International Day for Tolerance_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Tip 12: Share this presentation – send it to a friend or colleague.
3 DECEMBER International Day of Disabled Persons_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10 DECEMBER Human Rights Day_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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18 DECEMBER International Migrants Day_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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WHERE CAN YOU GO?
For help and advice contact your national equality body:
UKEquality and Human Rights Commissionwww.equalityhumanrights.comHelplines: England 0845 604 6610
Scotland 0845 6 04 5510
Wales 0845 604 8810Equality Commission for Northern Irelandwww.equalityni.org Enquiry line: 028 90 890 890
IrelandIrish Equality Authority www.equality.ieHelpline: 1890 245 545
MaltaNational Commission for the Promotion of Equalitywww.equality.gov.mtTel: 2590 3850
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WHERE CAN YOU GO?
‘For Diversity. Against Discrimination.’EU information campaign
www.stop-discrimination.info/
This presentation has been produced as part of the EU-wide ‘For Diversity. Against Discrimination.’ information campaign. Organised by the European Commission's Directorate General for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities, the campaign aims to raise awareness of discrimination and the EU laws which exist to combat it, and to promote the benefits of diversity.
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