Equality Programme
About the Programme_
In recent years there has been an increasing recognition of the importance of equality as a fundamental principle in human rights. It is based on the belief that individuals should be able to enjoy rights without discrimination on grounds of race, gender, marital status, religion, disability, sexual orientation or other status. INTERIGHTS Equality Programme, in conjunction with its regional programmes, aims to assist with the elaboration of stronger international and regional jurisprudence in respect of key principles of equality.
Announcements_
Farcas v RomaniaOn 27 April 2010, INTERIGHTS represented the applicant at a hearing before the European Court of Human Rights. The case concerns the duties of states to ensure that public buildings and infrastructure are accessible to persons with disabilities.
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Greek Government condemned again for continuing to fail Roma on housingFor the second time in five years, the European Committee of Social Rights has condemned Greece for continued serious and widespread discrimination against Roma in respect of housing rights.
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Litigation_
European Court Ruling in Landmark Domestic Violence Case
On 9 June 2009 the European Court of Human Rights found Turkey in violation of its obligations to protect women from domestic violence. The ruling characterises gender based violence as discrimination under the European Convention.
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On 9 June 2009 the European Court of Human Rights found Turkey in violation of its obligations to protect women from domestic violence. The ruling characterises gender based violence as discrimination under the European Convention.
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New cases before the European Court of Human Rights
INTERIGHTS is involved in three new cases before the Court regarding abuses committed against people with disabilities, Câmpeanu v Romania, DD v Lithuania, and Bestea and others v Romania (the Poiana Mare Hospital case).
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INTERIGHTS is involved in three new cases before the Court regarding abuses committed against people with disabilities, Câmpeanu v Romania, DD v Lithuania, and Bestea and others v Romania (the Poiana Mare Hospital case).
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European Court Confirms Judgment in Polish Access to Abortion Case
The European Court of Human Rights has declined to review its judgment in the important case of Tysi¹c v Poland, despite a request to do so by the Polish Government.
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The European Court of Human Rights has declined to review its judgment in the important case of Tysi¹c v Poland, despite a request to do so by the Polish Government.
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European Court: Roma Children Denied Right to Education
The European Court of Human Rights ruling that the Czech government engaged in indirect discrimination against Roma children is a major step forward in implementing the European Convention on Human Rights.
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The European Court of Human Rights ruling that the Czech government engaged in indirect discrimination against Roma children is a major step forward in implementing the European Convention on Human Rights.
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Capacity Building and Standard Setting_
Training for Ugandan Lawyers on Violence against Women (March 2007, Jinja, Uganda)
INTERIGHTS together with FIDA-Uganda (International Federation of Women Lawyers) hosted a litigation surgery in Jinja, Uganda. This was a follow-up training to a session held in April 2006. Participants were asked to present studies of cases that were either in the process of being litigated or where future litigation was envisaged. The training was attended by lawyers and activists from Uganda.
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INTERIGHTS together with FIDA-Uganda (International Federation of Women Lawyers) hosted a litigation surgery in Jinja, Uganda. This was a follow-up training to a session held in April 2006. Participants were asked to present studies of cases that were either in the process of being litigated or where future litigation was envisaged. The training was attended by lawyers and activists from Uganda.
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