The Irish poet and former diplomat explains: “Our centre is about values in society. There is a fear we are breaking into tribes that do not build bridges towards other groups for the purposes of dialogue. But dialogue can be the seedbed of real change.”

By the end of May, we received over 250 proposals for debates, masterclasses and presentations for the Fundamental Rights Forum 2021 on 11-12 October.

Equal access to healthcare, education, work and housing top most people’s list of essentials for a good quality of life. The Fundamental Rights Forum 2021 will explore ways we can protect these social rights for all.

Twenty years after the EU adopted its equality legislation, many people still experience discrimination in their daily lives.

Despite real fears about trolls, echo chambers and disinformation, digital campaigning can still be a powerful force for good – just ask the LGBTI community of Ireland.

In the 10 years since the Charter of Fundamental Rights enshrined environmental protection into EU law, we have seen a global awakening to the need for new green policies and initiatives.

The pandemic gave everyone in Europe a taste of the day-to-day pressures on the most marginalised in our societies. We all had to deal with fear, isolation and limits on our rights.

The Fundamental Rights Forum is your opportunity to shape the rights-compliant recovery from the Coronavirus pandemic in Europe.

A US jury finding Derek Chauvin guilty of all charges in the death of George Floyd shines new light on issues of race and human rights.

Young people hold the key to our future. We must give them every opportunity to thrive. This simple advice underpins all the themes at the Fundamental Rights Forum 2021.

The Fundamental Rights Forum is your opportunity to connect, reflect and act on the most pressing challenges we face today. So, get involved!

The Fundamental Rights Forum 2021 will debate the most pressing challenges to our rights today.

How do human rights come into play when cities provide transport, design public spaces or build new kindergartens?

We are proud to announce that Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen will be returning as high patron for the Fundamental Rights Forum 2021.

FRA is proud to host the first ever hybrid Fundamental Rights Forum. This year, it brings together the best of both in-person and online events.

Ahead of the Fundamental Rights Forum 2021, the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) organises a series of Fundamental Rights Dialogues with young people.