2007 Year of equal opportunities for all

The European Year of Equal Opportunities for All in 2007 has three key aims:

1. making European Union citizens aware of their right to non-discrimination and equal treatment
2. promoting equal opportunities for all – access to employment, education, in the workplace or in the healthcare sector
3. promoting the benefits of diversity for the European Union.

The activities undertaken and funded during the Year will focus on the discrimination some individuals suffer owing to their race or ethnic origin, religion or beliefs, age, gender, sexual orientation or disability, all of which are grounds for discrimination that may addressed at European level. Funding will be given to meetings and events, information and awareness campaigns, and research projects at EU and national level. Schemes also need to make people in the EU more aware of their rights to enjoy equal treatment and live a life free of discrimination.

Projects will need to complete the following tasks:

• develop, manage and execute the European Year’s information and promotional campaign;
• offer support and expertise to the national implementing bodies in each participating country; and
• distribute information and raise awareness of the activities taking place.

The name of the UK national body with a role in promoting activities is likely to be announced soon. The Year has its own website found at
http://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/equality2007/index_en.htm

The activities during the Year will be based on four key themes:

• Rights – Raising awareness on the right to equality and non-discrimination and on the problem of multiple discrimination
• Representation – Stimulating debate on ways to increase the participation of groups in society which are victims of discrimination and a balanced participation of men and women
• Recognition – facilitating and celebrating diversity and equality
• Respect – Promoting a more cohesive society

The closing date for applications is 8 September.

For specific information on the tendering process please visit:
http://www.ec.europa.eu/employment_social/emplweb/tenders/tenders_en.cfm?id=705

European Commission
DG Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities
Unit G/4
J37 2/23
B-1049 Brussels

Email: empl-antidiscrimination@ec.europa.eu