In a world where new challenges continually arise, the National Commission for the Promotion of Equality’s mission remains as relevant and vital as ever
The Equality Commission plays a crucial role in educating the public and raising awareness about equality issues, ultimately fostering a more informed and inclusive society. Photo: Shutterstock.com
“Equality bodies are champions for the core EU value of equality and defenders of the right to non-discrimination. They are public organisations assisting victims of discrimination, monitoring and reporting on discrimination issues and contributing to an awareness of rights and a societal valuing of equality.
“They are legally required to do so in relation to one, some, or all of the grounds of discrimination covered by European Union law – gender, race and ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief and disability. They play a fundamental role in the non-discrimination architecture of the EU.”
It was in this context that the National Commission for the Promotion of Equality was established in 2004 with the crucial role to be at the forefront of the fight against discrimination in Malta.
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