Hybrid public hearing on “Strengthening the role and independence of equality bodies"
Hybrid event via Interactio online platform on Monday, 16 January 2023 from 10:00 to 13:00 p.m.
09:30 - 10:00 | Testing connection
10:00 - 10:05 | Introduction
- Marie-Pierre LE BRETON, President of the study group SOC/750 - Strengthening the role and independence of equality bodies
10:05 - 10:15 | Presentation of the draft opinion
- Sif HOLST, Co-Rapporteur of the EESC Opinion on Equality bodies
- Nicoletta MERLO, Co-Rapporteur of the EESC Opinion on Equality bodies
10:15 - 11:30 | Panel I - Setting minimum standards for Equality bodies
Moderator: Marie-Pierre LE BRETON, President of the study group
- Claire HASENFRATZ, Legal Officer, Unit D.1, DG JUST, European Commission
- Karolina SCHLYTER, Counsellor for Social Affairs, Permanent Representation of Sweden to the EU
- Tena ŠIMONOVIĆ EINWALTER, Ombudswoman of Croatia and Chair of the Executive Board, European Network of Equality bodies (EQUINET) - online
- Tamás KÁDÁR, Co-Director, European Network of Equality bodies (EQUINET) - online
Q&A
11:30 - 11:40 | Break
11:40 - 12:50 | Panel II - The role of Equality bodies in combatting discrimination
Moderator: Marie-Pierre LE BRETON, President of the study group
- Isaline OSSIEUR, Social Affairs Adviser, Business Europe - online
- Aline BRÜSER, Advisor, European Trade Union Confederation - online
- Marine ULDRY, Human rights policy Coordinator, European Disability Forum
- Mary COLLINS, Senior Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, European Women's Lobby
- Niall CROWLEY, Senior Expert, European Network of Legal Experts in Gender Equality and Non-Discrimination - online
Q&A
12:50 - 12:55 | Conclusions
- Sif HOLST, Co-Rapporteur of the EESC Opinion on Equality bodies
- Nicoletta MERLO, Co-Rapporteur of the EESC Opinion on Equality bodies
12:55 - 13:00 | Conclusions
- Marie-Pierre LE BRETON, President of the study group
Interpretation: participants can speak AND listen into: English, French, Italian, Lithuanian, Croatian