An initiative of the European Union Calendar: One year to fight discrimination in your workplace Twelve tips to help you

An initiative of the European Union J A N U A R Y Tip 1: Do you know that laws exist throughout the EU to protect everyone against discrimination based on race or ethnic origin, age, disability, religion or belief, or sexual orientation in the workplace? Spread the message – tell a colleague today

An initiative of the European Union F E B R U A R Y Tip 2: Sign up for the ‘For Diversity. Against Discrimination.’ Newsletter to hear about diversity and anti-discrimination events and activities taking place near you and around Europe.

An initiative of the European Union M A R C H Tip 3: Think before you speak – thoughtless words can hurt or offend others. 8 MARCHUnited Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 21 MARCHInternational Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 21 MARCHWeek of Solidarity with the Peoples struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 821

An initiative of the European Union A P R I L Tip 4: Find out about your national equality body. Working to tackle discrimination, these organisations can provide you with more information and advise you on your rights. 8 APRILInternational Day of the Roma _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8

An initiative of the European Union M A Y Tip 5: You see someone experiencing discrimination - offer your support and encourage him or her to get help from your national equality body or a trade union. 17 MAYInternational Day against Homophobia _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17

An initiative of the European Union J U N E Tip 6: Learn more about discrimination around Europe – watch the ‘For Diversity. Against Discrimination.’ information film.

An initiative of the European Union J U L Y Tip 7: Do you know that having a diversity policy in your workplace could benefit you and your colleagues? Read more about the advantages of diversity at

An initiative of the European Union A U G U S T Tip 8: Find out about the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA). This body collects, analyses and publishes data on the development of fundamental rights in the EU, as well as works to raise awareness of fundamental rights with the European public AUGUSTInternational Youth Day _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 12

An initiative of the European Union S E P T E M B E R Tip 9: Spread the message – download, print, and stick up posters on diversity in your workplace.

An initiative of the European Union O C T O B E R Tip 10: Raise awareness of diversity in your workplace – organise a ‘Diversity Lunch’ where you sample food from different cultures and discuss the challenges and benefits of diversity. 1 OCTOBERInternational Day of Older Persons _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1

An initiative of the European Union N O V E M B E R Tip 11: Speak out if someone makes a joke which is degrading to another person. 9 NOVEMBERInternational Day against Fascism and Anti-Semitism _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 16 NOVEMBERInternational Day for Tolerance _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 916

An initiative of the European Union D E C E M B E R Tip 12: Share this presentation – send it to a friend or colleague. 3 DECEMBERInternational Day of Disabled Persons _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10 DECEMBERHuman Rights Day _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ DECEMBERInternational Migrants Day _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18

An initiative of the European Union WHERE CAN YOU GO? For help and advice contact your national equality body: UK Equality and Human Rights Commission Helplines: England Scotland Wales Equality Commission for Northern Ireland Enquiry line: Ireland Irish Equality Authority Helpline: Malta National Commission for the Promotion of Equality Tel:

An initiative of the European Union WHERE CAN YOU GO? ‘For Diversity. Against Discrimination.’ EU information campaign

This presentation has been produced as part of the EU-wide ‘For Diversity. Against Discrimination.’ information campaign. Organised by the European Commission's Directorate General for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities, the campaign aims to raise awareness of discrimination and the EU laws which exist to combat it, and to promote the benefits of diversity. © European Commission/JPH Woodland; Getty Images; corbis; van beek images; iStockphoto