Resources & Advice
Unia is a knowledge and expertise centre that researches inclusion and discrimination topics and makes them accessible in various ways. We have compiled all of this into a knowledge database for you. Search by specific words or filter by policy recommendations, studies, practical tools, annual reports, election memorandum, etc.
Want to dive straight into data sources on discrimination? Check out our Equality Data Hub (only available in FR and DU).
Good to know: this is just some of the knowledge base in French and Dutch. So be sure to take a look there too.
In the spotlight
Research: Age discrimination in Belgium (2025)
Unia investigated how often age discrimination occurs in Belgium and what forms it takes, based on the experiences of people aged 16 and over. The research shows that age discrimination occurs across the entire age spectrum.
INESAC project - Tackling inequalities in local administrative sanctions (SAC)
The INESAC project will pay particular attention to the influence of SACs on inequalities. The research report was published in October 2025.
Equality Data: data on (im)equality and discrimination
To tackle inequality and discrimination, we first need a clear picture of the problem. Much research has already been done, but this information is often scattered and hard to find. The Equality Data Hub brings all this data together in one place.
Research: Age discrimination in Belgium (2025)
Unia investigated how often age discrimination occurs in Belgium and what forms it takes, based on the experiences of people aged 16 and over. The research shows that age discrimination occurs across the entire age spectrum.
INESAC project - Tackling inequalities in local administrative sanctions (SAC)
The INESAC project will pay particular attention to the influence of SACs on inequalities. The research report was published in October 2025.
Cyberhate
Cyberhate refers to hate speech that is discriminatory or degrading, spread via the internet and expressed through racist, homophobic, sexist, etc., remarks.
AI project: non-discrimination in use of AI in public administrations
Unia is participating in a European project to strengthen capacities of equality bodies in view of increasing use of AI in government.
Research - Racial inequalities and discrimination in healthcare
Unia has launched a study into patients' perceptions of racial inequality and discrimination in Belgian healthcare.
Negationism
Negationism is a criminal offence in Belgium. This means that it is illegal to deny the Holocaust or any other recognised genocide. Learn more.