Equality and Diversity in Europe: Tackling Multiple Discrimination against Migrants

As part of longer-term strategies around migration and integration policy within the EU, tackling multiple discrimination is a complex process. It is imperative to address all dimensions in a comprehensive and constructive manner in order to trigger effective dialogue at all levels of governance in Europe. Historically, discrimination based on gender, religion and race has posed challenges for many years. However, with the latest financial crises and a greater fluidity in the migration landscape in Europe, this phenomenon appears to be even more challenging in terms of discrimination against migrants – discrimination that manifests itself on many levels and seriously undermines efforts to promote equality and diversity.

It is no surprise that, since the majority of migration is based on economic necessity, discrimination against migrants is entrenched in the labour market. With many regions across Europe experiencing similar problems, it is of utmost importance that solutions are found to tackle these obstacles and challenges in the field in order to create a sustainable social and economic environment for those who have chosen to live in Europe.

This special international symposium provides a timely opportunity to:

• Gain an updated comparative, comprehensive and clear picture of the current situation of multiple or multi dimensional discrimination against migrants in Europe
• Identify pertinent issues, gaps and possible solutions of some of the problems in Europe in a coherent and integrated manner
• Propose a holistic approach when dealing with the phenomenon of multiple discrimination against migrants
• Raise awareness of social, cultural and economic consequences from multiple discrimination against migrants
• Share some existing lessons learned and best practices of integrating migrants in our societies
• Delineate recommendations for long term policy actions at EU level of governance and revise the role of national and local levels of governance in Europe

The Centre for Parliamentary Studies welcomes the participation of all key partners, responsible authorities and stakeholders. The Symposium will support the exchange of ideas and encourage delegates to engage in thought-provoking topical debate providing recommendations for future policy actions at local, regional and trans-national level.

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