The United Nations General Assembly recognises slavery as the gravest crime against humanity and calls for reparations. But the European Union abstains.
Brussels, Belgium – 26 March 2026 On 25 March 2026, the United Nations General Assembly voted on a resolution titled “Permanent remembrance of
The new EU Anti-Racism Strategy: A missed opportunity to confront the structural violence experienced by racialised communities
Brussels, Belgium – 21 January 2026 While the European Union’s new Anti-Racism Strategy keeps important terminology, the commitment to Local and National Actions Pla
Equality betrayed: Commission unilaterally gives up on anti-discrimination law
European Civil society condemns European Commission’s announcement to withdraw the proposed Directive on anti-discrimination as a betrayal of fundamental rights at a critical mom
New Commission, Same Story: Europe’s Security Obsession Overshadows Rights
Brussels, 23 September 2024 – The European Union’s latest policy direction, as revealed in the list of Commissioners-Designate and their mission letters, signals a stark commit
JOINT STATEMENT: Re-establish the Anti-racism and Diversity Intergroup of the European Parliament
11 September 2024 – As we enter the new mandate, 40 human rights and civil society organisations call on the newly-elected MEPs and their political groups to support the re-estab
The racist violence across the UK is not an anomaly – and UK politicians need to stop pretending otherwise
Brussels, Belgium, 7 August 2024 – The European Network Against Racism (ENAR) vehemently condemns the reprehensible attacks targeting racialised communities, in particular Muslim
Strategic workshop: Gathering against harmful Digital policing, planning for safety
On 7 and 8 May 2024, Weaving Liberation and the European Network Against Racism (ENAR) joined forces to organise a strategic workshop on digital policing. More than 20 community or
LSE X ENAR: RACE AND EMPIRE IN EUROPE’S BORDERS
In light of the nearing European Parliament elections in which migration features high on electoral agendas, and at a time when the new EU Pact on Migration is put in place, the Eu
Obligations of state parties on addressing and eradicating xenophobia and its impact on the rights of migrants, their families, and other non-citizens affected by racial discrimination
10 April 2024 – The European Network Against Racism welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the concept paper for the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (
Joint statement: Building an inclusive European Union of Equality
Brussels, Belgium – 25 March 2024 ENAR joins forces with major equality and anti-discrimination organisations to call on the European Union’s leaders and European Instituti
