In May and June 2026, the Slovak National Centre for Human Rights organised a series of consultations with representatives of NGOs, municipalities and experts working with Roma communities, displaced persons from Ukraine, people from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and other vulnerable groups.
The aim of the discussions was to gather practical insights into discrimination in access to housing and employment, identify key barriers faced by different groups, and explore areas for further research and monitoring.
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As part of its monitoring mandate, the Centre has participated in the reporting procedure under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The Centre submitted an individual submission for consideration during the preparation of the List of Issues. This submission contributes to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in drafting the official List of Issues that will be addressed the Slovak Republic. At the conclusion of this procedure, the Committee will issue recommendations to the State party aimed at strengthening its compliance with human rights obligations.
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Tirana, Albania – October 28–29, 2025
European partners of the VIOLET project – Towards Workplaces Without Sexual Harassment met in Tirana for the second Project Steering Committee meeting, hosted by the Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination. The two-day event focused on strengthening cooperation, reviewing progress, and planning the next steps in promoting awareness and prevention of sexual harassment at work across Europe.
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