European Commission against Racism and Intolerance

ECRI holds its 100th plenary meeting and hearings of national specialists dealing with racial profiling by law enforcement officials Read more➡️go.coe.int/dHhJW

On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, #CERD and #ECRI call for renewed commitment to tackle racism and racial discrimination in and through school education. Schools must be places of equality, inclusion and safety for all. This means ending segregation, addressing structural inequalities, protecting children from racist bullying, and teaching the history and lasting impact of racism, slavery and colonialism. Education must be a tool to eliminate racial discrimination and empower future generations. #FightRacism #Education #HumanRightsForAll go.coe.int/pjYXC

Across Europe, racism and hate - online and offline - are on the rise. Targeting people because of their ethnic or religious background fuels fear, deepens polarisation, and threatens social cohesion and democracy. On International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the @European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights, @OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) and the @Council of Europe’s Commission against Racism and Intolerance underline the importance of joining forces to confront racism at a time of growing societal division. By standing together, institutions, civil society and communities can uphold the rights of those affected by racism, reaffirm shared values of equality and human dignity, and strengthen social cohesion across Europe.

📢ECRI publishes conclusions on how Iceland, Luxembourg, North Macedonia and Poland of its recommendations provided in 2023, for which priority follow-up was requested. go.coe.int/wCZL2

Authorities in the #Netherlands have made significant progress in addressing racism and intolerance in recent years. However, several concerns remain, according to ECRI’s latest monitoring report published today. go.coe.int/Mt825

🔊Equality is not a side issue - it is a foundation of democracy. Key takeaways from ECR's 2025 Annual Seminar with Equality Bodies: why protecting equality institutions, closing implementation gaps, and addressing algorithmic discrimination are essential for democracy to function properly. Read more ↓ linkedin.com/pulse/equality…

ECRI holds its 99th plenary meeting and organises an exchange of views with the President and other Judges of the European Court of Human Rights Read more ➡️go.coe.int/2FA2t

🔊#ECRI Delegation visited 🇳🇴#Norway from 3 to 7 November 2025 to gather information on tackling #hatespeech and hate crimes, ensuring #equality and #inclusion in #education and #healthcare. The report is expected to be published in 2026. Read more➡️go.coe.int/Fo7gd

🔊#ECRI Delegation visited 🇧🇪#Belgium from 3 to 7 November 2025 to gather information on tackling #hatespeech and hate crimes, ensuring #equality and #inclusion in #education and #healthcare. The report is expected to be published in 2026. go.coe.int/lxx7k

📢Today ECRI has published reports on #Romania, #Slovenia and #Spain, assessing the progress they have made in their legal and institutional frameworks as well as in policies and practices to prevent and combat racist and anti-LGBTI hate speech, hate crimes, and discrimination of groups in situation of vulnerability (Roma, LGBTI, migrants and people with a migration background) Read more ➡️go.coe.int/DRYti

🔊#ECRI has published today its conclusions on the implementation by #Armenia, #Azerbaijan and #Georgia of its recommendations provided in 2023, for which priority follow-up was requested. go.coe.int/yHnxw

📢Today ECRI published monitoring reports on #Finland, #Ireland and #Montenegro assessing the progress they have made in their legal and institutional anti-discrimination frameworks, policies to protect rights of groups in situation of vulnerability, such as Roma, Travellers and LGBTI persons, to foster inclusiveness in schools, as well as to combat racist and anti-LGBTI hate speech and crime. Read more ➡️go.coe.int/HxWNU

ECRI Chair Bertil Cottier stresses the importance of the mission and independence of the Council of Europe's anti-racism body and warns against possible racial profiling practices. Read more ➡️go.coe.int/c1Bex

Today is European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day. We commemorate to acknowledge the injustices and to reflect on our shared humanity. Remembrance is not only about honouring the past – it is a call to action to build a future where no one is excluded or dehumanised. #NeverForget

On #InternationalDay for Women & Girls of African Descent, we reaffirm the need to combat anti-Black racism and look into the specific vulnerabilities of Black women. 📄 ECRI’s Factsheet on tackling racism and discrimination against Black people. 🔗 go.coe.int/q3eLo

🚨 New piece from ECRI: The Right to Be Heard in the Age of AI As AI shapes more decisions in our lives, are we ensuring everyone is represented - not just in data, but in design, oversight & impact? Why inclusion, transparency & accountability must be at the core of AI governance? 🔗 linkedin.com/pulse/right-he… #AI #HumanRights #Inclusion #ECRI #DigitalJustice

📚 Schools can address racism - or reinforce it. ECRI’s General Policy Recommendation No. 10 reminds us why inclusive, anti-racist education is essential. ECRI will start updating its instrument on education ➡️bit.ly/4kHDRmh #HumanRights #Education #ECRI #AntiRacism #DiversityInSchools

🚨 ECRI held its 98th plenary (1–4 July) in Strasbourg: 🤝 Engaged with @CoE_CPT, @CoESocialRights 📄 Examined 10 draft country reports & conclusions 🎓 Launched update of GPR No.10 on racism in education More ▶️ go.coe.int/Cqstl #AntiRacism #HumanRights #ECRI