COMBATING DISCRIMINATION IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
OUR DIFFERENCE IS OUR STRENGTH
Discrimination:it's wrong,it's illegal and it's a waste of talent and skills!
Europe's most precious resource is the rich diversity of its people.Yet prejudices and stereotypes aften mean that not all people in Europe enjoy the fair treatment to which they are entitled.Many are deprived of equal opportunities because of their sex,racial or ethnic origin,religion or belief,disability,age or sexual orientation.
Discrimination is devastating for the people directly affected.It also has a cost to society at large and to the economy as a whole.If Europe is to meet the challenges of globalisation and create more and better jobs,all of its people must have the same chances and opportunities.
Our difference is our strenght.In a recent survey by the European Commission,83% of companies with diversity policies say they bring real benefits to their business such as tapping into a wider pool of potential employees,improving staff motivation and benefiting from more innovative workforces.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL:THE 2007 EUROPEAN YEAR
The EU equality laws of 2000 have made it illegal to discriminate on the grounds of racial or ethnic origin or because of someone's sexual orientation,religion,belief,disability or age.These laws build on the extensive provisions at EU level to promote equality between women and men.
Although crucial,laws alone are not enough to put an end to discrimination.Many people remain deprived of equal opportunities,and European societies miss out on their talents.
This is where the 2007 European Year of Equal Opportunities for All comes in.
OUR DIFFERENCE IS OUR STRENGTH
Discrimination:it's wrong,it's illegal and it's a waste of talent and skills!
Europe's most precious resource is the rich diversity of its people.Yet prejudices and stereotypes aften mean that not all people in Europe enjoy the fair treatment to which they are entitled.Many are deprived of equal opportunities because of their sex,racial or ethnic origin,religion or belief,disability,age or sexual orientation.
Discrimination is devastating for the people directly affected.It also has a cost to society at large and to the economy as a whole.If Europe is to meet the challenges of globalisation and create more and better jobs,all of its people must have the same chances and opportunities.
Our difference is our strenght.In a recent survey by the European Commission,83% of companies with diversity policies say they bring real benefits to their business such as tapping into a wider pool of potential employees,improving staff motivation and benefiting from more innovative workforces.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL:THE 2007 EUROPEAN YEAR
The EU equality laws of 2000 have made it illegal to discriminate on the grounds of racial or ethnic origin or because of someone's sexual orientation,religion,belief,disability or age.These laws build on the extensive provisions at EU level to promote equality between women and men.
Although crucial,laws alone are not enough to put an end to discrimination.Many people remain deprived of equal opportunities,and European societies miss out on their talents.
This is where the 2007 European Year of Equal Opportunities for All comes in.
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