[27.11.2006] - FINAL CALL FOR ENTRIES – “For Diversity. Against Discrimination” EU Journalist Award 2006

Print and online journalists have until 31 December 2006 to send their entries for the "For Diversity. Against Discrimination." EU Journalist Award 2006. The Award is open to journalists from all 25 EU Member States and aims to award those who, through their writing, contribute to a better public understanding of the benefits of diversity and the fight against discrimination.

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[19.10.2006] - Art students bring the European Commission and Europe's young people “Together”

From 19 October to 30 November 2006 the esplanade in front of the European Commission’s headquarters in Brussels will play host to an outdoor exhibition of artwork submitted by students to the EU-wide “Breaking Stereotypes” Poster Competition. Today, Vladimir Špidla, European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities, will honour the competition winner Aleksandra Woldańska from Poznań, Poland for her poster, “Together”, and unveil the exhibition of the 34 short-listed posters. More than 750 students from 270 different academies and universities took part in the competition, representing all 25 EU Member States.

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[29.09.2006]- Europe takes action to promote non-discrimination and diversity in small and medium-sized enterprises

Limassol, 29.09.2006 - For two days in September, Limassol is to become the centre of the promotion of diversity in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). On 29th and 30th September, representatives from over 140 enterprises and business associations from all 25 EU Member States will meet for the “EU Conference – The Benefits of Diversity and Inclusion for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses 2006”. It will be opened by the Cypriot Minister of Labour and Social Insurance, H.E. Antonis Vassiliou, and Lenia Samuel, Deputy Director General, Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities, European Commission. This conference offers a unique platform for exchanging experiences in implementing diversity and non-discrimination initiatives within SMEs.

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[09.08.2006] - Diversity truck tours Europe to boost the EU's drive against discrimination

The EU's Stop-Discrimination Truck heads off on its third EU tour tomorrow 10 August, travelling through 22 cities in 13 countries to promote equal opportunities in employment. On its four-month journey, the 30-ton mobile information platform will visit job fairs, university career days, youth festivals, and companies to raise awareness of the benefits of a discrimination-free working environment. Among other things, the Truck features a mobile 'Ability Park' which puts visitors' senses to the test to highlight the everyday challenges people with disabilities face. To mark Finland's Presidency of the EU, this year's tour starts in Helsinki.

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[17.07.2006] - MOST WANTED – Young Design Talents

Last call for entries to the "Breaking Stereotypes" EU Poster Competition

Since the launch of the “Breaking Stereotypes” Poster Competition in mid-February, more than 400 art and design students from all over Europe have followed the European Union’s call to join its creative poster competition. As part of its five-year “For Diversity. Against Discrimination.” campaign, the European Union is inviting art and design students from all Member States to make a creative statement for diversity. The competition is still open for entries until 31 July 2006. Students can enter by uploading their work online or by submitting a CD by post, for entry details see www.stop-discrimination.info

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[02.06.2006] - 2007 starts now: 'European Year of Equal Opportunities for All' gets green light

The European Commission yesterday welcomed the decision by the Council and Parliament to designate 2007 as 'European Year of Equal Opportunities for All'. The year will aim to make Europeans aware of their right not to be discriminated against, to promote equal opportunities in areas from work to healthcare, and to show how diversity makes the EU stronger. The year will have four themes: rights, representation, recognition and respect, with a total budget of EUR15 million for the 12 months activities.

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[12.06.2006] - The European Union and MTV Networks Europe show the true picture of Diversity

The EU information campaign 'For Diversity. Against Discrimination.' has once again teamed up with MTV Networks Europe, to broadcast a new TV ad that features the three winning photographs, amongst others, of a pan-European photo competition to promote diversity in the workplace.

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[15.05.2006] - Dutch journalists win this year's 'For Diversity. Against Discrimination' EU journalist award

The first prize of the 'For Diversity. Against Discrimination' journalist award has been won by two Dutch journalists who work for the magazine Vrij Nederland. The winning article deals with ethnic and racial discrimination in the jobs market in The Netherlands. The second and the third prize were won by articles from Poland and Ireland respectively. The award for the photo category also goes to a Dutch journalist of Vrij Nederland. The winners of this year's awards will be officially announced today at a prize ceremony in Brussels by Vladimír Špidla, European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities.

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[27.04.2006] - "For Diversity. Against Discrimination." EU Journalist Award launched for third year running

The European Commission has today launched the “For Diversity. Against Discrimination.” EU Journalist Award 2006. With this award the EU aims to honour those who contribute to a better public understanding of the benefits of diversity and the fight against discrimination. This year, for the first time a special prize will be granted to young writers or journalists who write about the topic of combating discrimination and promoting diversity.

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[23.03.2006] - UK student grabs 1st prize in EU-wide photo competition

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[28.02.2006] - Irish Winner announced in “For Diversity. Against Discrimination” EU Journalist Award

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[21.02.2006] - UK journalists recognised for contribution to Diversity issues

“Partners in Crime” by Helene Mulholland named best national article in EU Journalist Award

“The Mother Priest” by Eva-Lotta Jansson named best national photo in EU Journalist Award

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[13.02.2006] - Expert group to promote inclusion of ethnic minorities in the EU

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[13.02.2006] - Posters speak louder than words

EU launches European Competition for young art hopefuls

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[10.02.2006] - Vote for your Favourite Picture of Human Diversity and Win a digital camera!

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[19.01.2006] - New document library now available to all

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[13.01.2006] - Imagine a World With Only One…

EU Information Campaign continues Youth Focus with Postcard Message of Diversity

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