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However, we must stress that in order to advance gender equality and the protection of the fundamental rights of LGBTIQ+ people, women, people with disabilities and people affected by racism, sexism, ageism and discrimination on the basis of religion or belief we need a commissioner\u2019s portfolio with strong dedication to equality and justice. We regret that, in time when the far-right is on the rise and minority rights are constantly put in danger, the new Commissioner-designate Hadja Lahbib\u2019s portfolio is not related to justice and the rule of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Themission letter fails to grant the Commissioner-designate a broad mandate to lead the fight against structural and intersectional discrimination or to advance anti-discrimination legislation. The letter also fails to underpin these objectives with the necessary Commission services as it only refers to the Equality Taskforce. Given the inexplicable absence of DG JUST and DG EMPL from the Mission Letter\u2014departments that oversee the EU Anti-Racism Coordinator and the units responsible for the Union of Equality\u2014we seek clarification from the Commission on how the Equality portfolio will be implemented structurally and practically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also strongly believe that a genuine commitment to equality should include recruiting people of diverse backgrounds beyond ensuring gender and geographical balance, including within the Commissioner\u2019s cabinet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We urge President Ursula von der Leyen to reaffirm the EU\u2019s commitment to the Union of Equality and equip the Commissioner with the resources and capacity needed to fulfil this role effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signatures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The European Parliament\u2019s Intergroup on LGBTIQ+ rights<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The European Parliament\u2019s Anti-Racism and Diversity Intergroup<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AGE Platform Europe<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocats Sans Fronti\u00e8res<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DiasporaVote!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Equinox Initiative for Racial Justice<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eurocentralasian Lesbian* Community \u2013 EL*C<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eurochild<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

European Anti-Poverty Network<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

European Civic Forum<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

European Disability Forum<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

European Network Against Racism \u2013 ENAR<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

European Pride Business Network \u2013 EPBN<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

European Public Health Alliance<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

European Roma Grassroots Organisations (ERGO) Network<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

European Roma Rights Centre<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forbidden Colours<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IGLYO<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ILGA-Europe<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IPPF EN<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phiren Amenca International Network<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants \u2013 PICUM<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transgender Europe \u2013 TGEU<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can download the PDF version below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joint Statement on the new Commissioner in charge of Equality<\/a>Download<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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