Annual report 2020: vulnerable human rights in times of crisis

The annual report focusses on inequality in society through two lenses. The first lens is that of prevention. Read more about the partners we work with, the recommendations we make and the training we give in various sectors. This is how we structurally work towards a more equal society

Through the second lens we see how Unia reacts when boundaries are crossed. You can read how we deal with reports of discrimination and how we take action against hate speech and hate crimes. Just like in previous years, the number of reports rose sharply this year, by 11.7% compared to 2019. However, the number of cases opened by Unia on this basis is stabilising. This is partly due to the fact that sometimes dozens, even hundreds of people report the same fact to Unia. The harsh tone on social media continues to increase and the pandemic causes a flare-up of hate speech. Unia therefore continues to argue for the amendment of Article 150 of the Belgian Constitution, so that incitement to hatred never goes unpunished.

Furthermore, you can read extensive analyses in this annual report about diverse subjects such as the impact of the corona crisis on persons with disabilities, discrimination tests on the housing and labour market or multiple discrimination.