European legal systems are currently blind towards intersectional discrimination. We actively engage with policy- and lawmakers at national and European levels to improve the legal and policy framework on anti-discrimination and equal opportunity. We push for the urgent legal and policy changes which can help create an enabling framework to effectively combat intersectional discrimination and inequalities. Through our advocacy efforts, we hold governments and public bodies accountable for their implementation of equal treatment and human rights commitments. We provide decision-makers with practical policy advice and recommendations to improve anti-discrimination legislation and equal opportunity policies across all dimensions of discrimination.

Intersectional discrimination is hard to uncover because the people affected by it are usually part of larger - already marginalized - groups. Our policy-oriented research identifies, analyses and exposes instances of intersectional discrimination, as well as monitors existing laws and policies. Through our network of renowned experts and partner academic institutions, we combine policy relevance with high-quality research and bridge the gap between theory and practice. We infuse an intersectional perspective into policymaking and implementation by translating our research findings into practical input aimed at governmental bodies, law-enforcement agencies, NGOs and courts at European and national levels. Read our publications here.

The concept of intersectionality is widely discussed in the academic sphere but its practical implementation remains unclear. We seek to bridge this gap by clarifying and deepening the understanding of intersectionality from a policy-oriented perspective. Experts and practitioners come together to provide insights into the theoretical meaning and practical use of intersectionality and to discuss their real-life implications. Our event series are designed for people involved in the development and implementation of anti-discrimination and equal opportunity policies in governmental and non-governmental bodies. We also welcome individual social justice advocates willing to deepen their understanding of intersectionality.

We also conduct workshops and trainings around diversity, non-discrimination in hiring, implicit bias and intersectionality in individual institutions. Find out more about our training here. Should you be interested in booking a training or workshop with us, do not hesitate to contact us!