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
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.
INESAC project - Tackling inequalities in local administrative sanctions (SAC)
The INESAC project will pay particular attention to the influence of SACs on inequalities. The results are expected in May 2025.
Research: Age discrimination in Belgium
Through this research, Unia aims to gain a better understanding of how age discrimination manifests itself and how it can be tackled.
Discrimination and intersectionality
Some people are discriminated against more than others because they belong to multiple identity groups. This is known as multiple discrimination. Intersectional discrimination is one of them.
Second evaluation of Belgium by the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: report and recommendations (2024)
In 2023, the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will reassess Belgium's compliance with the rights of persons with disabilities. As part of this assessment, Unia submitted its second shadow report to the Committee on 3 December 2021, the International Day of Disabled Persons.
Report ‘Improving Equality Data Collection in Belgium II‘ - disability, health status, physical characteristics
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.
Handistreaming: toolbox
Do you want to be certain that the fundamental rights of persons with disabilities are guaranteed when working on a new policy initiative or project? The handistreaming toolbox is the ideal tool for civil servants, policymakers or public.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and discrimination
Artificial intelligence (AI) poses risks of discrimination at a societal and individual level. Discover Unia's dossier on AI.