1. Accessing Justice Accessing Justice tools and methods to fight discrimination in working life Accessing Justice 28-29 Nov. 2006 Final Conference of the EU Project Access to Justice

2. Access to Justice The EU Project Access to Justice Accessing Justice 28-29 Nov. 2006 Presentation by Anette Sjödin The Swedish Federation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights (RFSL)

3. The EU project “Access to Justice” is: Working to fill the gap between the EU Employment Directive (and national legislation based on it) and practice Focusing on age, disability and sexual orientation Active in Romania, the UK and Sweden Supported by the Community Action Programme to Combat Discrimination (2001–2006) Working for two years, ending on Nov. 30, 2006 Accessing Justice 28-29 Nov. 2006 The EU Project

4. Inform about new rights and protections— awareness raising Enhance the capacity building of key actors to assist individuals in taking cases forward Equip key actors to recognise and address differences between national legislation and the Employment Directive Accessing Justice 28-29 Nov. 2006 Objectives

5. ACCEPT (Romania) Help the Aged (United Kingdom) HomO: The Swedish Ombudsman Against Discrimination on the Grounds of Sexual Orientation LO: The Swedish Trade Union Confederation RFSL: The Swedish Federation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights (Project Manager) Accessing Justice 28-29 Nov. 2006 The Steering Group

6. National legislation Knowledge of the law Structures for taking care of complaints Key actors Discrimination grounds A common overall objective: to fill the gap between law and practice Accessing Justice 28-29 Nov. 2006 Differences

7. Individuals need to: Know what discrimination really is Feel comfortable enough to make a complaint Know who to turn to Organisations need to: Recognize discrimination Meet the individual’s need for support Accessing Justice 28-29 Nov. 2006 Basic Needs

8. Individuals need to: Know what discrimination really is Feel comfortable enough to make a complaint Know who to turn to Organisations need to: Recognize discrimination Meet the individual’s need for support Accessing Justice 28-29 Nov. 2006 Basic Needs

9. National Networks Experience exchange Seminars, conferences and training sessions National handbooks European Guide for Practitioners An overview of the EU Employment Directive and how to make use of the legislation Final Conference “Accessing Justice” In Brussels 28-29 Nov. 2006 Accessing Justice 28-29 Nov. 2006 Activities and Products

10. National Networks Experience exchange Seminars, conferences and training sessions National handbooks European Guide for Practitioners An overview of the EU Employment Directive and how to make use of the legislation Final Conference “Accessing Justice” In Brussels 28-29 Nov. 2006 Accessing Justice 28-29 Nov. 2006 Activities and Products

11. Accessing Justice 28-29 Nov. 2006 Content Why does discrimination occur? Discrimination definitions Grounds of discrimination Using the new rights Providing support Different needs and approaches More information and key European actors

12. Discussing the structures and mechanisms that create discrimination Majority groups formulate a concept of what is normal Often unspoken and perceived as common sense Consolidates solidarity, a sense of belonging May sustain power inequalities May result in discrimination of minority groups Accessing Justice 28-29 Nov. 2006 Why discrimination?

13. Making Invisible Forgotten, overlooked or ignored Ridiculing Not taken seriously; made fun of Withholding Information Denied information about important issues at work Damned If You Do and Damned If You Don’t No chance to get it right; a “Catch 22” Heaping Blame and Putting to Shame Being told that you’re not good enough Accessing Justice 28-29 Nov. 2006 Master Suppression Techniques … a tool to identify signs of discrimination

14. Direct Discrimination Indirect Discrimination Harassment Victimisation Accessing Justice 28-29 Nov. 2006 Definitions in the Directive

15. Age Disability Sexual Orientation Accessing Justice 28-29 Nov. 2006 Discrimination Grounds

16. Duties of the Member States Required to provide information When does the directive apply? Access to employment, self-employment, and specific occupations, including selection criteria, recruitment conditions, etc. Burden of Proof Shared responsibility Accessing Justice 28-29 Nov. 2006 Using the New Rights

17. Examples of what your organisation can do: Provide a helpline Provide discriminated-against persons with information about their rights Provide the necessary legal support Empower the discriminated-against person The Importance of Good Case Management Different roles for different organisations Steps in Case Management Documentation Strategy of action Accessing Justice 28-29 Nov. 2006 Providing Support

18. Great Britain Capacity building on age discrimination Sweden Checklist Romania Taking cases Accessing Justice 28-29 Nov. 2006 Different Needs and Approaches

19. Key actors—a few of them … Access to Justice: National Networks www.accesstojustice.se Accessing Justice 28-29 Nov. 2006 Links to More Information

20. National Networks Experience exchange Seminars, conferences and training sessions National handbooks European Guide for Practitioners An overview of the EU Employment Directive and how to make use of the legislation Final Conference “Accessing Justice” In Brussels 28-29 Nov. 2006 Accessing Justice 28-29 Nov. 2006 Activities and Products - Tomorrow

21. Accessing Justice Accessing Justice tools and methods to fight discrimination in working life Final Conference of the EU project Access to Justice Accessing Justice 28-29 Nov. 2006