17 June 2024: “Improving Equality Data Collection in Belgium” conference
Data collection and studies on inequality and discrimination in Belgium are numerous, but the results are scattered. Publications often get lost in the abundance of online information. In addition, we often talk about discriminated groups rather than with them. With the Improving Equality Data Collection in Belgium (IEDCB II) project, we are examining how this situation can be improved.
During this one-day conference, the two parts of the Equality Data project will be presented:
- An identification of the existing data on (in)equality or discrimination based on disability, health status or physical characteristics in Belgium, the addition of these data sources to the "Equality Data Hub" database and an analysis of the gaps.
- A study on self-identification as a method for collecting data on origin in Belgium and its added value in identifying groups at risk of discrimination.
Participation is free, but don't forget to register before 30 May!
The event takes place in-person and online.
Register now!
Conference program
- 9.00 a.m. - 9.30 a.m.
Welcome and coffee
- 9.30 a.m. - 9.40 a.m.
Els Keytsman, Director of Unia
Welcome address and short introduction to the IEDCB II project
- 9.40 a.m. - 9.50 a.m.
Marie-Colline Leroy, Secretary of State for Gender Equality, Equal Opportunities and Diversity
The importance of this project in the current context
- 9.50 a.m. - 10.45 a.m.
Unia research team
“Inequalities based on disability, health status and physical characteristics: gaps in the existing data and recommendations for the future”
Questions and answers
- 10.45 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.
Break
- 11.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.
Unia research team
“Study on self-identification of origin: results and practical guidelines”
Questions and answers
- 12.00 p.m. - 1.00 p.m.
Lunch (included)
- 1.00 p.m. - 1.30 p.m.
IHREC (Ireland) – speaker to be confirmed
Keynote talk: “Developing a national strategy for equality data in Ireland”
- 1.30 p.m. - 2.30 p.m.
Stakeholders - speakers to be confirmed
Panel discussion 1: "From data to action”
- 2.30 p.m. - 2.45 p.m.
Break
- 2.45 p.m. - 3.45 p.m.
Stakeholders – speakers to be confirmed
Panel discussion 2: “What do you call me? The power of language in discrimination research”
- 3.45 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.
Equal Opportunities Team (FPS Justice) – speaker to be confirmed
Review of the day and conclusions
Practical information
- Hybrid: You can also follow the conference online and ask your questions by chat.
- Recording: A recording of the event will be made available online afterwards.
- Languages: Simultaneous interpretation will be provided in Dutch, French and English.
- Sign language: French (LSFB) and Flemish (VGT) sign language interpretation can also be provided (please indicate on the registration form).
- Accessibility: The building is accessible to persons with reduced mobility.
This project is funded by the Equal Opportunities Team of the Federal Public Service Justice and implemented by Unia.
How do I get there?
- By bike: there is a bike parking near the event site and at Place Bethléem.
- By public transport:
Train: Bruxelles-Midi station (10-minute walk)
Metro: lines 2 and 6, pre-metro lines 3 and 4, Porte de Halle station (5-minute walk)
Tram: tram 81, Bethléem stop (in front of the event site)
Bus: buses 48, 49 and 50, Avenue du Roi stop (5-minute walk)
- By car: you can park in the Porte de Halle Interparking car park (8 minutes on foot, 4 minutes by car from the venue). You can also choose the Q-park car park at Brussels-Midi station.
Do you have any questions?
Do you have specific questions, needs or wishes that we should take into account?
Please send an email to equalitydata@unia.be or call 02 212 30 56.
