European Year of Equal Opportunities for All
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2007 will be a theme-year: European Year of Equal Opportunities for All
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[edit] History
On 31 May 2005 the European Commission has designated 2007 as 'European Year of Equal Opportunities for All' as part of a concerted effort to promote equality and non-discrimination in the EU.
[edit] Main working theme's
The four core themes of the European Year proposed by the European Commission are:
- Rights – raising awareness of the right to equality and non-discrimination
- Representation – stimulating a debate on ways to increase the participation of under-represented groups in society
- Recognition – celebrating and accommodating diversity
- Respect and tolerance – promoting a more cohesive society
[edit] Official Translations
- in Dutch (Nederlands): 'Europees Jaar voor Gelijke Kansen voor Iedereen' (NL)
- in German (Deutsch): 'Europäisches Jahr der Chancengleichheit' (DE)
- in Spanish (Espagnol)