For equality,
against discrimination

This study shows that when collecting equality data, efforts should be made to use self-identification where possible and appropriate, but under strict conditions.

Unia has conducted a second study on equality data collection in Belgium. This time the project focused on the criteria disability, health status, and physical characteristics.

In order to combat racial discrimination and inequality it is important to have data on the origins of people who suffer discrimination (equality data).

The European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR) has issued its decision concerning a police operation in Belgium against Travellers.

What does Unia do?

Unia is an independent public institution which fights discrimination, promotes equal opportunities and protects fundamental rights. Read more.

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In 2022, Unia continued to fight on behalf of discriminated citizens. In our annual report, we look back at our efforts to combat discrimination and promote equality in Belgium.

The new 2022 edition of the Socio-Economic Monitoring shows that people of foreign origin still have more difficulties on the labour market in Belgium.

For equality,
against discrimination

Victim or witness of discrimination?

Study self-identification of origin

Report ‘Improving Equality Data Collection in Belgium II‘

Survey - Defining one’s origin in equality data

Belgium has not taken sufficient account of the situation of Travellers

What does Unia do?

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In the spotlight

Annual report 2022

Socio-Economic Monitoring 2022: labour market and origin

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For equality, against discrimination

Victim or witness of discrimination?

Study self-identification of origin

Report ‘Improving Equality Data Collection in Belgium II‘

Survey - Defining one’s origin in equality data

Belgium has not taken sufficient account of the situation of Travellers

What does Unia do?

I would like information on:

In the spotlight

Annual report 2022

Socio-Economic Monitoring 2022: labour market and origin

For equality,
against discrimination