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.
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.
Fat phobia
Fat phobia is discrimination against fat people. Find out more about this phenomenon and its impact.
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.