1. Equinet “Training on Access to Rights” 28-29 April, 2009 Dublin, Irland racial/ethnic origin how to cooperate effectively with persons exposed to racial Beatrice Achaleke AFRA- International Center for Black Women‘s Perspectives Black European Women's Council- BEWC

2. Characteristics Visibility Existing stereotypes and opinions Patriarchal structures Help syndrome Vs. Empowerment Yesterday and today Migration and integration policies Legislation Role of media and opinion leaders Beatrice Achaleke AFRA- International Center for Black Women‘s Perspectives Black European Women's Council- BEWC

3. The game and its players Majority society perspectives Visibility Existing stereotypes public opinions Patriarchal structures Help syndrome Vs. Empowerment Yesterday and today Migration and integration policies Legislation Role of media and opinion leaders The power of language Racial and Ethnic Minorities Legal Situation Being grateful/impolite Language barriers Role models Stigma and victimisation Qualifications and access to the labour market Information Power structure Distributions/redistribution of resources Beatrice Achaleke AFRA- International Center for Black Women‘s Perspectives Black European Women's Council- BEWC

4. How can equinet Bodies effectively meet the needs of Vulnerable groups? Beatrice Achaleke AFRA- International Center for Black Women‘s Perspectives Black European Women's Council- BEWC Identifying and encouraging strategic alliances Diversify staff of national bodies Mentorship and interaction with peer groups Organising information events in selected communities Selection of languages Short procedures Taking away fears Know-how transfer through capacity building Diversity