EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights
The #EURightsAgency posts to make #FundamentalRights a reality for everyone in the 🇪🇺 EU. 📧 Contact: fra.europa.eu/en/contact
- 🤝 The end of FRA Director Sirpa Rautio's rewarding series of ministerial meetings in Ireland. Ahead of the upcoming Irish @eucouncilnewsroom.bsky.social Presidency in July 2026, it was a chance to outline how we can contribute to the Presidency's priorities and help advance rights across the EU.
- 📢 FRA Stakeholder Feedback Survey 2025 is now open! We invite our stakeholders to share their views on FRA’s work over the past year. Your feedback helps us ensure our efforts remain impactful and aligned with your needs. The survey closes on 20 Feb. 🔗https://link.europa.eu/XMPr8v
- Today’s national launch of FRA’s EU Roma survey report with Pavee Point is a call to action. As most EU countries are not on track to meet EU inclusion targets by 2030, it is time to step up and commit to making the rights of Roma and Travellers a reality.
- 🤝Great talks today between FRA Director Sirpa Rautio & @ihrec.bsky.social Chief Commissioner Liam Herrick ahead of 🇮🇪 Ireland’s upcoming @consilium.europa.eu Presidency. Thanks to IHREC for all their support on outreach with Irish stakeholders. Looking forward to future collaboration.
- What were our January highlights? 🌟 A report on monitoring & recording #antisemitism in the EU 🌟 A report calling for a rights-based approach to housing in the EU 🌟 A consultation meeting on integrated child protection systems 🌟 A dialogue with Cypriot civil society organisations.
- The drive for energy-efficient housing is critical to meet the EU’s climate goals, but it currently risks leaving people behind. FRA's new report calls for adopting a human rights-based approach to Europe’s energy transition and housing policies. 🔎 Read more: link.europa.eu/yC8TMC
- Today we honour the millions of Jews, Roma, LGBTIQ people, people with disabilities and others who were murdered during the Holocaust. Remembrance is not only about the past: it is a responsibility today. We must remain resolute in combating rising antisemitism in the EU & stand firmly against hate
- 🚨 To counter antisemitism effectively, Europe needs robust, reliable and comparable data. FRA’s latest overview shows that insufficient monitoring and recording block meaningful action across the EU. Learn more about what needs to change and how: link.europa.eu/PF3DRM
- At today’s informal #JHA @eucouncilnewsroom.bsky.social meeting, FRA Director Sirpa Rautio called for a wider range of non-custodial measures that should be used more frequently when it comes to children and young adults in criminal proceedings.
- An insightful dialogue between FRA Director Sirpa Rautio and Cypriot #CivilSociety organisations. A chance to better understand the #HumanRights situation in Cyprus, the #CivicSpace challenges they face and how FRA can better support them through its work.
- How can housing renovations, decarbonisation and energy poverty responses uphold the right to housing for all? Register for the online launch on 29 January of our new report on #FundamentalRights, housing & EU’s climate & energy policies. 🔗See: link.europa.eu/3Pn7mR
- A key step forward for #AI standardisation. By signing this Memorandum of Understanding, FRA and @cen-cenelec.bsky.social will work together, strengthening the protection of #FundamentalRights as AI evolves alongside technical standards under the EU's AI Act. See: link.europa.eu/xTBPhw
- 1 in 3 women in the EU have been sexually harassed at work – and for young women, this is even more common. We must do more to ensure women are safe and respected at work. Every woman has the right to a workplace free from fear, harassment, and abuse. Learn more: fra.europa.eu/en/publicati...
- 🚨 High-risk AI can impact fundamental rights in areas like education, jobs and social benefits. Stronger assessments and oversight are needed to protect people and foster innovation. Our new report shows how: link.europa.eu/gRfKd9
- 🚨 We’re hiring! FRA is looking for a Legal Officer to join our team in Vienna. If you’re passionate about #FundamentalRights and want to make a real impact across the EU, this is your chance! 📅 Apply by 19 January 👉 fra.gestmax.eu/852/1/legal-...
- Over 1.4 million people with disabilities in the EU live in institutions. Many face neglect, abuse, and even violence. This @fra.europa.eu report shows how we can change this: link.europa.eu/RKvmCB
- Roma and Travellers in the EU now have better jobs and housing, but poverty, discrimination and segregation persist. Find out more from the @fra.europa.eu Roma survey findings: fra.europa.eu/en/publicati...
- What were our December highlights? 🌟A report on effectively assessing high-risk #AI 🌟Marking 25 years of the EU’s #FundamentalRights Charter 🌟A call for stronger rights safeguards in European lawmaking 🌟EU #ECHR accession Q&A And so much more...
- The Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 starts today. As it commits to an autonomous union of values leaving no one behind, FRA looks forward to supporting Cyprus with its evidence-based advice. See: link.europa.eu/KDhTB7
- What’s your New Year’s Resolution? Promoting & respecting #HumanRights? At EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights we’ll keep supporting the EU & Member States with evidence & advice on issues such as gender-based violence, antiracism & digitalisation... Stay tuned.
- Home should always be a safe place. But for many women, it isn’t. We need to shift attitudes and end violence so that every woman can live safely, with dignity and respect. Read about the EU gender-based violence survey from Eurostat, FRA and EIGE: link.europa.eu/jWTbrM
- ✨ Season’s Greetings from all of us at FRA! As it is the season of giving, it is the time for: 👐fairness, ⚖️justice, 🕊️peace, 👍safety, 🤝respect 😃happiness! Here’s looking to a Europe of dignity, freedom, equality and solidarity for everyone in 2026.
- 📣 Job alert! The @fra.europa.eu in Vienna is looking for an #InternalSecurity Analyst. 🔍Drive research on law enforcement, cybercrime, terrorism, harmful content online & fundamental rights. 📅Apply by 16 Jan 2026, 13:00 CET ➡️https://fra.gestmax.eu/851/1/internal-security-analyst
- 📢 What does our latest annual update of forced return monitoring reveal? ⚠️Migrant returns operations are on the rise but national monitoring is falling behind. Sustained robust monitoring is vital to uphold migrants’ #FundamentalRights. 👉🏼For more see: link.europa.eu/MFBnb6
- Today's #MigrantsDay is a reminder that the responses to migration-related issues must never overshadow the human reality. FRA underlines how EU countries can deal with the instrumentalisation of migrants in a way that respects fundamental rights. ➡️ europa.eu/!8QWdt9
- AI is transforming our societies, but in sensitive areas like recruitment or social benefits, fundamental rights may be at risk. A FRA report highlights challenges to rights from high-risk #AI systems & outlines how to protect them while supporting innovation. See 🔗 link.europa.eu/KVQ4p3
- What are the #HumanRights risks of climate change? A new @fra.europa.eu / European Court of Human Rights factsheet explains, and shares case law examples from the EU Court of Justice and the European Court of Human Rights. Read more 🔗 link.europa.eu/ynhhGy
- Living in an institution should not mean a life without dignity. Yet, for many people with disabilities it still means isolation, neglect and even abuse. FRA’s report calls for urgent action: rights must be guaranteed. Learn more: link.europa.eu/RKvmCB
- At the EU NGO Human Rights Forum @fra.europa.eu spoke of the need to address intersectionality as overlapping grounds of discrimination amplify exclusion. FRA called for prioritising data, tools, and partnerships to tackle intersectional discrimination.
- That’s a wrap on the 3rd #EUCharterXchange! We examined: 🔹Charter’s right to a remedy 🔹Climate litigation 🔹 Enlargement & candidate country experiences 🔹 Disability rights 🔹 #FundamentalRights in digital services & #AI impact assessments Thanks to all contributors!
- The EU’s Fundamental Rights Charter continues to guide & strengthen #FundamentalRights protection across the EU, says @fra.europa.eu Director Sirpa Rautio at today’s #EUCharter25 anniversary event. For more see: link.europa.eu/hBWhwY
- 🕊️ Today, on International #HumanRightsDay, EU Justice and Home Affairs Agencies stand firm in their commitment to #HumanRights. We work to protect and promote dignity and equality for everyone, everywhere. #StandUp4HumanRights
- 🔜 Day 2 of the Annual EU CharterXchange event starts today at 10 CET! Experts continue their discussions on how the EU's #FundamentalRights Charter is applied. The focus today is disability, AI systems and digital services. Find out more: link.europa.eu/4g7Gvg
- Human rights must not be an afterthought! FRA's new report finds that few EU countries have guidelines to assess #HumanRights impacts when implementing EU law. Amid EU efforts to simplify laws & regulations, we call for stronger fundamental rights safeguards. See: link.europa.eu/98CPYV
- 🔜 Day 1 of the Annual EU CharterXchange event starts today at 9.30 CET! Experts to discuss how the EU's #FundamentalRights Charter is applied. The focus today is justice, environment and enlargement. Find out more: link.europa.eu/4g7Gvg
- Hyvää Itsenäisyyspäivää, Happy Independence Day, Finland. 🇫🇮 🇪🇺 Join us in wishing our Finnish friends, colleagues and stakeholders a great national day! Check out our #FundamentalRights data explorer to find out more about rights in Finland: europa.eu/!vnTpvw
- The EU JHA Agencies met in Vienna to reflect on joint achievements and align future cooperation. Marking the 25th anniversary of the EU Charter, they pledged to intensify efforts to uphold and promote fundamental rights in all their activities. See more: link.europa.eu/dTNwfy
- 🚨 High-risk #AI can impact #FundamentalRights in areas like education, jobs & social benefits. Stronger assessments & oversight are needed to protect people & foster innovation. Our latest report shows how! 🔗 See: link.europa.eu/KVQ4p3
- Today we mark International #DisabilityDay. Let’s work together to foster disability-inclusive societies, remove barriers and ensure equal opportunities for all. A just, inclusive and equitable EU is within reach. It's time to make it real. #IDPD #EveryoneIncluded
- The Annual EU CharterXchange event gathers experts to discuss how the EU's #FundamentalRights Charter is applied. This special edition celebrates the Charter's 25th anniversary, organised by @fra.europa.eu with the @ec.europa.eu. 📅8-9 December ✍🏽Register here: link.europa.eu/4g7Gvg
- What were the @fra.europa.eu highlights from November? 🌟Taking a rights-based approach to digitalising justice 🌟Tackling violence against people with disabilities in institutions 🌟Navigating human rights protection in Europe 🌟A reception for FRA’s Brussels Liaison Office
- At the EU Criminal Justice High-Level Forum, FRA Director Sirpa Rautio welcomed discussions during the 4 meetings. FRA’s expertise and evidence can continue to inform the future of EU criminal justice, including in response to emerging threats and developments. 🔗https://link.europa.eu/4dn9rJ
- 🇪🇺 Happy national day, 🇷🇴 Romania! La mulți ani, România! Join us in wishing our Romanian friends, colleagues and stakeholders a great national day! Check out our #FundamentalRights data explorer to find out more about rights in Romania: europa.eu/!vnTpvw
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- ⚖️ Justice professionals & technical experts interviewed by FRA broadly support digitalisation to increase efficiency and close gaps in access to justice. However, they also acknowledge there are #FundamentalRights risks. Find out more: link.europa.eu/DwVjXY
- Happy Independence Day, Albania🎉 Wishing our Albanian friends, colleagues and stakeholders a great national day. See also our #RightsReport2025 opinions on fundamental rights challenges & achievements in Albanian. 🔗link.europa.eu/HMftbM
- Over 1.4 million people with disabilities in the EU live in institutions. Many face neglect, abuse, and even violence. The latest report from @fra.europa.eu shows how we can change this. Find out more: fra.europa.eu/en/news/2025...
- 🚨 1 in 3 women in Europe experienced violence. On the International Day for Eliminating Violence against Women, EU Justice & Home Affairs Agencies reaffirm that every woman & girl deserves to live free from violence & fear online & offline. 🟠 #OrangeTheWorld to #SayNoStopVAW
- 🚨1 in 3 women face gender-based violence. From physical & sexual violence to online hate & cyberharassment – it’s all around us, but it doesn’t have to be. We must prioritise prevention, strengthen legal protection & support survivors. 🟠 #OrangeTheWorld to #SayNoStopVAW
- 🧭 FRA launches its new Human Rights Structures Navigator! A one-stop-shop of all major #HumanRights EU & candidate countries structures & mechanisms. 🔎 Explore mandates, legal foundations & more - supporting practitioners & stakeholders navigate human rights protection. See: link.europa.eu/TMbw4M
- From online hate to violence against women and threats to democracy, fundamental rights are under pressure. What is happening to rights in the EU – and why does it matter for all of us? Watch the video and learn more. 🇪🇺
