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Resources and Links 2007 - European Year of Equal Opportunities for All Official website of the Year Decision on The Year (PDF File) Document for download from the Official Journal of the EU on the decision to create The Year Interview with Vladimír Spidla (PDF File) European Commissioner for Employment, Spocial Affairs and Equal Opportunities on The Year Leaflet on The Year (PDF File) Available for download with information on how to get involved Events Events are listed chronologically. Sexual Diversity, European (Comm)Unity 12. - 14. September 2007 Belgium, Ghent The purpose of this international conference is to gather high-level policymakers of all EU member states responsible for sexual orientation policies, together with representatives from non-governmental LGBT organisations and academia, to discuss the policy-making and implementation of legal decisions at both the European and national levels. The conference in Ghent is intended as a follow-up to the first such conference organised by the Dutch Government in The Hague (November 2004). Read more [here]. Using the Year of Anti-Discrimination — making Equality of Opportunities possible 14. September 2007 Germany, BlauArt Tagungshaus Potsdam, Hermannswerder Read more [here]. Equal Opportunities City Trip 15. September - 31. December 2007 Netherlands, Amsterdam Couple of walkingtours and one biking tour in Amsterdam along buildings, organisations and places related to equal opportunities and non-discrimination. Invited are Dutch citizen. Read more [hier]. 5th anniversary Stiftung Digitale Chancen 17. September 2007 Germany, Berlin In the framework of the European Year of Equal Opportunities for All 2007 the Stiftung Digitale Chancen is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a nationwide series of events called “Equal Opportunities in the Information Society” to encorage a public debate on digital inclusion. Within five regional workshops a stock-taking of the current situation of digital inclusion in Germany will be conducted. Chances of new media literacy for different target groups will be discussed in order to obtain a common future perspective. A final conference to conclude the results will be held in Berlin in the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs on 17 September, 2007. Read more [here]. The Way Forward - combating disability discrimination in the EU 20 year`s anniversary celebrations of the Office of Equal Opportunities of Nordfriesland 17. September 2007 United Kingdom, Attlee Suite, Portcullis House, Westminster This event brings together a panel of key policymakers from the UK government, European Commission, European Parliament and other disability stakeholders to discuss possible ways forward for combating disability discrimination in Europe and the UK. You can find further information in the [invitation letter]. Equality Week 17. - 23. September 2007 Finland, Capital Area The Finnish Broadcasting Company YLE in co-operation with different minorities is organising Equality Week. Valorisation conference dedicated to accessible mainstream vocational training and employment for people with disabilities 18. September 2007 Belgium, Brussels The conference will present outcomes from different projects that address following policies: - Use education and vocational training as instruments to improve employability; - Raise awareness among employers and placement services about the realities that people with disabilities face in the labour market; - Encourage adaptation of the work environment; - Take advantage of new sources of employment; - Promote the shift to mainstream employment; - Improve the quality and competitiveness of sheltered employment; - Engage social agents in raising employment levels of people with disabilities; - Seek the advice at all stages of people with disabilities themselves. Read more [here]. Media and Diversity 20. September 2007 Hungary, Budapest Learning Seminar Gender Mainstreaming and Managing Diversity 20. - 23. September 2007 Germany, Bundesarbeitsgericht Erfurt Congress concerning alternatives towards a law against discrimination and equal opportunities in working life. Read more [here]. Portugal: 4th Ministerial eGovernment Conference 21. - 22. September 2007 Portugal, Lisbon Conference to review progress against eGovernment objectives. Debate on discrimination towards disabled and ageing persons 21. September 2007 France, Epinale For further information please contact Mr. Zmouche (discrim.zr@orange.fr). Vienna Dance Contest 22. September 2007 Austria, Vienna Read more [here]. Regional Conference on " For diversity, against discrimination" 22. September 2007 France, Dunkirk The conference, is organised under the European Year of Equal Opportunities fr All b l' Association CEFIR, Comité de Bassin d'Emploi de Lille, Association Symbole, la Maison des associations de Tourcoing, HALDE. For further informationen please send an e-mail to (maryse.puiatti@halde.fr). Europe is a woman 22. September 2007 Germany, IB - Internationaler Bund GmbH NRW, Frechen Read more [here]. Sweden: Rights for all (Rättigheter för alla) 24. - 25. September 2007 Sweden, Sundsvall Details: Regional thematic days on equal opportunities for all. Read more [here]. Intercultural Week in Wetteraukreis 25. September 2007 Germany, Wetteraukreis Read more [here]. Symposium "The Coloured Ceiling" 27. September 2007 Netherlands Theme of the Symposium is diversity and coloured ceilings in organisations. invited are people working in the scope of labour organisations. Read more [here]. Getting in, Getting on, Getting through 27. - 28. September 2007 Belgium, Vrije Universiteit Brussels The two day seminar will discuss: What factors interact with ethnicity to affect participation at university? Why in some disciplines are minority ethnic students less likely to achieve a high class of degree? Why do they often do worse in the transition to the labour markets? Why are women still under represented in Science, Engineering and Technology? How accessible are universities to disabled students? What should universities be doing to address these and other equality issues? You can find further information in the [programme]. Black European Women’s Congress 27. - 29. September 2007 Austria, Vienna Under the patronage of the President of the Austrian National Assembly, Ms Barbara Prammer, AFRA is organising the first Black European Women's Congress, the primary goal of which is to bring together black women living in different countries of the European Union, thereby creating a Forum for new contacts, exchange of information and building up networks for the future. During this two day congress, participants shall have the opportunity to listen to keynote speakers on selected topics, participate in discussions and workshops while sharing their experiences and strategies to eliminate multiply discrimination and empower black women and children Europe wide. Read more [here]. The Human Rights of Persons with Disabilities - from Social Policy to Equal Rights 27. - 29. September 2007 Iceland The aim of the Conference is to examine these important legal developments at the global and European level and their transposition into domestic law. Underlying is the realisation that they are related to some of the key themes of the human rights law of the 21st century. The conference is part of the Icelandic programme during the European Year of Equal Opportunities for All. The expected Conference audience includes academics, postgraduate students and professionals from various fields of law, sociology, political science and disability studies. Read more [here]. "The Time for Diversity" 27. September 2007 France, Alençon This event is organised by a large group of equality bodies, including ANPE, Contrats de Ville, Régie de Quartier Arc en Ciel à Flers, ASTI, ACI développement, IRFA, GRETA, CIDF, Syndicats de salariés. For further information please send an e-mail to (fabienne.paseka@travail.gouv.fr). EURECA Equal Opportunities in the European Job Market organized by the Ministry of Labour 28. September 2007 Germany, Berlin Read more [here]. European Volunteer Centre Conference: Equal opportunities for all - volunteering and diversity 28. September 2007 Belgium The European Volunteer Centre (CEV) is a European network of currently 53 volunteer national and regional development agencies and volunteer centres in 24 European countries representing thousands of volunteers at local level. The conference aims to bring together a wide variety of stakeholders and professionals from the volunteer organisations, volunteer centres and policy makers across Europe to explore the role volunteering plays in ensuring equal opportunities for all at the European Youth Centre in Budapest, Hungary. Read more [here]. Day of action for Equality of opportunities 28. September 2007 Germany, Speyer Read more [here]. Mother and Daughter Courses - New Technologies 29. - 30. September 2007 Germany, Hannover Young Women shall be encouraged to test new technologies. Read more [here]. Conference "Terre d'Asso" 29. September 2007 France, Parc des expositions, Agen The Conseil général Lot-et-Garonne is organisation a conference on the benefits of diversity, with a particular focus on the workplace. For further information please send an e-mail to (amare-47@wanadoo.fr). Aktualisiert: 10.09.2007, meb |
