European Network Against Racism Aisbl (ENAR)

We spoke to The Guardian about the European Commission’s dangerous decision to prioritise some forms of hatred while sidelining others. 📢 This move sends a ⚠️ chilling message, creating harmful hierarchies in the fight against racism and undermining the systemic change Europe desperately needs. ✍️ Jennifer Rankin for The Guardian: https://lnkd.in/eBj94RyJ. 👉🏾 Our full statement: https://lnkd.in/eDdvFuUG. #EU #AntiRacism

Big news! 🥳 The European Parliament's Anti-Racism & Diversity Intergroup is officially back for another term – and we’re ready to fight for progress with bold, new MEPs by our side. 💪🏾 This autumn, we made it a 1️⃣ priority to advocate for ARDI’s comeback in the European Parliament: https://lnkd.in/eGmg5jBg. Why? Because Europe needs leadership that doesn’t just acknowledge racism but urgently acts to ⛓️💥 break it down – starting inside the institutions themselves. Here’s our 🔝 priorities for ARDI in the next 5 years: ✅ Standing up to racist pressure: As far-right parties gain ground across Europe, ARDI MEPs must form a strong progressive front, pushing back against racism at the heart of the European Parliament. ✅ Centring racialised voices: Through close collaboration with civil society allies and racialised communities, ARDI MEPs must continue to centre lived experiences and collective expertise in its work. ✅ Driving anti-racism policies: ARDI MEPs must lead the charge on stronger anti-racism legislation, push for enforcement of existing laws, and raise awareness of racism’s impact in Europe. Thank you 🙏🏾 to our incredible allies who stood with us to bring ARDI back! EAPN - European Anti Poverty Network, European Roma Grassroots Organisations (ERGO) Network, Human Rights Watch, Equinox: Racial Justice Initiative, Platform for Undocumented Migrants (PICUM), Jelena Jovanovic, ILGA-Europe, Quaker Council for European Affairs, and so many others! Let’s get to work.✊🏾 #ARDI #EP #EU

We are hiring! 🌍 Are you ready to take the lead on #climate and #economic justice strategy for our pan-European racial justice network? If you have a few years of experience in policy analysis and advocacy, ideally at the EU level, we’d love to hear from you! About the position: 📅 March-November 2025 (maternity cover) 📍 Location: Brussels, Belgium ⏰ Deadline: 12 January 2025 🔗 More info: https://lnkd.in/ea8x76zR. #Hiring #NGOjob #Advocacy #EUJob #ClimateJustice #RacialJustice #AntiRacism

The countdown starts now! You have just over three weeks left to apply for our AI Accountability Grants and leverage European laws to hold accountable those responsible for AI-driven harms affecting people and the planet. AI Accountability Grants are for non-profit organisations and coalitions from different fields that want to promote social justice by establishing accountability over the use of AI systems in Europe – at either European, national or local level. Don't worry if you've spotted this opportunity only now, and wonder if three weeks is enough to prepare an application. If you have an idea, you have enough time! ✳️ Our application process is organised in two steps to reduce the burden and barriers for applicants. ✨ And it's important to note that you do not have to be a technology expert to apply.  Your primary expertise can be in, for example, equality and non-discrimination, migration, labour rights, anti-racism or sustainability.✨ Learn more and apply by January 6 on our website: https://lnkd.in/eAZGiBUc

15 years of driving change – Happy birthday, Equal@Work! ✨🎉 Since 2009, our joint ENAR Foundation - European Network Against Racism Foundation programme has been a catalyst for antiracist and intersectional transformation in workplaces across Europe. We marked this milestone alongside our 🙏 incredible partners such as Bruce Roch (Adecco), Michelle De Lorenzo and Miguel A. Castro (SAP), and Inditex! A huge thank you to Safir Boukhalfa for creating such an energising space for us. But this anniversary isn’t just about looking back. As we keep our eyes on the road ahead, standing alongside such committed and visionary partners gives us immense hope and drive. Feeling inspired to become one of them? ⏩ https://lnkd.in/eYji4eZ8 Here’s to everyone making our vision happen – cheers to you! 🥂 #DEI #Inclusion #Workplace #MakeRacismHistory

[Deadline approaching ⏰] We’re seeking an experienced #migration researcher! Do you have expertise in decolonial, anti-racist, and intersectional frameworks? Work with us to analyse and compile findings for our upcoming report on racism, migration, and the eroding rule of law in Europe! 💼 Compensation: €6,000–€8,000 for 40 working days (Jan–March 2025). 📅 Deadline to apply: 13 December 2024. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eusWNkmJ. #Research #Job #Racism #EU

Out of the three EU coordinators leading the fight against racism, only two received upgraded political access this week. ⏫ The only position held by a racialised individual was shamefully left behind. 🚨 ❌ European Commission's decision sends a dangerous signal, creating hierarchies within anti-racism work and #undermining efforts to tackle systemic racism. By prioritising some forms of hatred while sidelining others, the Commission risks fragmenting the fight against racism and betraying the promises etched in the EU Anti-Racism Action Plan (2020–2025). ❌ As the voice of the European anti-racism movement, we demand that the European Commission treats all forms of racism with the urgency they deserve. Elevating the Anti-Racism Coordinator is the first step in demonstrating that tackling systemic racism is not just a symbolic gesture, but a genuine #priority. ⏰ We expect more from the Commission – it's time to act and deliver on its commitments to anti-racism. 🔗 Read our statement: https://lnkd.in/eDdvFuUG. #Racism #EU #Equality #Commission #Discrimination

The climate crisis isn't just about rising temperatures – it's about rising inequalities. 📉 By 2050, $9.2 trillion will need to be spent on climate mitigation and adaptation – yet racialised communities remain largely ❌ excluded from these investments. Systemic barriers to capital deny our communities the tools to 🌱 adapt, respond, and thrive. 📌 Discover how colonial legacies and structural racism continue to shape Europe’s wealth gap in our latest report: https://lnkd.in/etGSmJYR. #RacialJustice #WealthGap #AntiRacism #Climate

Roma access to employment is a test of Europe’s commitment to #inclusion. Are we passing it? ✅ This question took centre stage at European Roma Grassroots Organisations (ERGO) Network’s annual policy conference, where we delved into employment challenges and the progress of the EU Roma Strategic Framework. Our Policy Coordinator Julie Pascoët guided an insightful discussion alongside these incredible panellists: 🟣 Isabela Mihalache (European Roma Grassroots Organisations (ERGO) Network), 🟣 Isak Skenderi (Voice of Roma, Ashkali and Egyptians), 🟣 Mustafa Jakupov (Reporting and Information Centre on Antigypsyism), 🟣 Danijel Ćubelić (European Coalition of Cities against Racism - ECCAR). A big 🙏 thank you to the European Roma Grassroots Organisations (ERGO) Network for bringing us together to advance Roma rights! ✍️ More: https://lnkd.in/e3NMxW3Q. #EU #Roma #AntiRacism

It’s not an abstract concern – it’s happening right now. In less than 24 hours, the far-right, newly emboldened in this election cycle, successfully silenced a critical discussion on equality at the European Parliament. We are appalled by the European Parliament's decision to postpone a crucial workplace inclusion roundtable featuring Maboula Soumahoro, the founder of Black History Month #France and a visiting Columbia University professor. Following a targeted social media campaign led by the French far-right last week, the event has been delayed and is at risk of being cancelled entirely. The far-right's gains in the #EUelections2024 are not just a distant worry but a frightening reality. In less than a day, they successfully censored a vital conversation meant to advance inclusion. This blatant assault on the fight for equality within the EU is entirely unacceptable. We strongly condemn any and all decisions to bow to far-right pressure and stand in unwavering solidarity with Maboula Soumahoro. We cannot, and will not, allow the far-right to stifle the work of anti-racism advocates. It is time for the leaders of the European Parliament to face the truth and uphold their responsibility to protect equality and free, open dialogue at the heart of European democracy. ✍️ We cannot allow this to pass unnoticed. Sign the open letter to President Roberta Metsola: https://lnkd.in/ebHi2Gmu. More: https://lnkd.in/e3zrUu5z.