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EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @fra.europa.eu · 13h

On today's Lesbian Day, the @fra.europa.eu proudly stands for love, equality, and human rights.

Every person in the EU deserves to live freely, without fear.

We celebrate lesbian women's strength and resilience, and continue to push for a more just and equal EU. 🏳️‍🌈✊

Human rights belong to everyone. Lesbian couple wrapped in a rainbow flag.

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EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @fra.europa.eu · 13h

🚨 New @fra.europa.eu guidance promotes use of the EU Entry/Exit System for non-EU nationals at borders in full respect for #FundamentalRights.

Authorities must protect personal data, clearly communicate & ensure respect for non-EU nationals.

➡️ link.europa.eu/P33jpW

Shadowed airport floor with illuminated icons of a passport check and luggage conveyor belt under text about EU Entry/Exit System and fundamental rights safeguards.

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EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @fra.europa.eu · 1d

Legislative changes in some EU countries risk eroding equality, dignity & fundamental rights.

@fra.europa.eu warns that limits on #FundamentalRights of LGBTIQ people from adoption to gender recognition also threaten equality for all.

Protect rights. Protect everyone.

See: link.europa.eu/QdQPXW

FRA statement on recent developments affecting fundamental rights in the EU

link.europa.eu

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EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @fra.europa.eu · 1d

Thanks to EU #HumanRights SR Kajsa Ollongren for inviting FRA to join the #AUEU25 human rights dialogue.

FRA Director Sirpa Rautio spoke about #HumanRights in the EU, highlighting the need to ensure compliance across the EU & coherence between internal & external human rights policies.

FRA Director speaking at the EU African Union human rights dialogue alongside Special Representative for Human Rights Kajsa Ollongren.

EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @fra.europa.eu · 1d

📢 The @fra.europa.eu is hiring!

We're looking for a skilled Communications Officer for one year to help amplify our voice on human rights across the EU.

📍Based in Vienna
🕒Apply by 24 October
🔗 fra.gestmax.eu/846/1/inform...

#EUJobs #HumanRights

FRA is hiring a communications officer. Closes 24 October. Apply now. Two women seated at a table with microphones and a ring light, preparing for a recording or interview session.

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EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @fra.europa.eu · 2d

Insightful talks in Cyprus 🇨🇾 ahead of its @consilium.europa.eu Presidency.

FRA Director Sirpa Rautio met Deputies Ministers and those reponsible for Foreign Affairs, Justice, Digitalisation and Welfare to share our current work and outline FRA's potential #fundamentalrights support in 2026.

FRA Director Sirpa Rautio meets Marilena Evangelou, Deputy Minister of Social Welfare of Cyprus.

FRA Director Sirpa Rautio meets Nicholas A. Ioannides, Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection of Cyprus.

FRA Director Sirpa Rautio meets Nicodemos Damianou, Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy of Cyprus.

FRA Director Sirpa Rautio meets Ambassador Charis Christodoulidou, Secretary General for European Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus.

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EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @fra.europa.eu · 2d

What were the @fra.europa.eu September highlights?

🌟Being intersex in the EU report
🌟FRA’s Brussels Liaison Office opens
🌟Visit from EU Internal Affairs & Migration Commissioner @magnusbrunner.bsky.social
🌟The FRA & @ennhri.bsky.social annual strategic dialogue

Stay tuned!

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EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @fra.europa.eu · 5d

A new report from @fra.europa.eu reveals how Roma and Travellers in the EU still face exclusion.

More action is needed to end discrimination and poverty.

Find out more: fra.europa.eu/en/news/2025...

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EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @fra.europa.eu · 5d

🎉 🇩🇪 On 3 October, it’s #DayOfGermanUnity, Tag der Deutschen Einheit!

Did you know 91% of people in Germany consider #HumanRights are important for creating a fairer society?

@fra.europa.eu wishes our German friends, colleagues and stakeholders a great national day!

Happy national day, Germany, on 3 October from FRA. Picture of Brandenburg gate, Berlin.

EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @fra.europa.eu · 7d

Today, in Cyprus they celebrate their National Day!

#Χρόνιαπολλά για την Ημέρα της Ανεξαρτησίας, Κύπρος!

Join us in wishing our Cypriot friends, colleagues and stakeholders a great national day!

Happy national day Cyprus, 1 October, from FRA.

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EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @fra.europa.eu · 7d

Supporting @ageplatformeu.bsky.social’s International Day of Older People #IDOP2025 campaign, the @fra.europa.eu calls for intergenerational fairness.

🗩By strengthening the connections between young and old, we can build a more resilient, just and inclusive Europe for all generations.

"We want to create a society where young & old people can connect & enjoy their fundamental rights,” says FRA Director Sirpa Rautio.

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EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @fra.europa.eu · 8d

Combating antisemitism, anti-Gypsyism remains a core priority for FRA.

@fra.europa.eu Director Sirpa Rautio welcomed The IHRA Sec-Gen Michaela Kuchler as she reaffirmed FRA’s commitment to continue cooperating with them in their vital work on Holocaust remembrance and against Holocaust distortion.

FRA Director Sirpa Rautio shakes hands with The IHRA Secretary General Michaela Kuchler at FRA against EU flags.

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EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @fra.europa.eu · 13d

Intersex people in the EU face alarming levels of violence, harassment & discrimination, finds this latest @fra.europa.eu report.

We call on EU countries to protect them from hate & medical interventions without consent.

More: link.europa.eu/Jq9Crt

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EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @fra.europa.eu · 14d

How can companies be held responsible for #HumanRights & environmental harms?

This symposium report breaks down key access to justice challenges from the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive #CSDDD.

Find out more: link.europa.eu/dqqkpK

Access to Justice in the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: Symposium event report

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EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @fra.europa.eu · 15d

We urgently need to explicitly strengthen #FundamentalRights protection when implementing EU Green Deal measures to ensure a just and green transition.

This was the message from @fra.europa.eu Director Sirpa Rautio at today's European Law Institute annual conference 2025 keynote panel.

FRA Director Sirpa Rautio at the ELI conference podium.

FRA Director Sirpa Rautio at the ELI conference keynote panel discussion on fundamental rights and the environment.

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EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @fra.europa.eu · 17d

Take a stand on this European Day combatting anti-Muslim hatred.

Everyone in the EU deserves to live with dignity, equality, and respect — no matter their religion.

But many Muslims still face discrimination and hate.

Find out more: link.europa.eu/xwFFFQ

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EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @fra.europa.eu · 17d

Happy independence day, Malta!
Join us in wishing our friends, colleagues and stakeholders from Malta a great national day!
Did you know 88% of people in Malta consider it is highly important to protect the #HumanRights rights of minority people?
Check out our data explorer: europa.eu/!jwcnkc

Happy National Day, Malta from FRA on 21 September. View of Valletta's historic skyline with the dome of St. John's Co-Cathedral under a bright blue sky and calm sea in the foreground.

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EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @fra.europa.eu · 19d

FRA’s Management Board held a retreat to review the key achievements and strategic direction of the Agency.

Remaining focused, agile, and responsive is central to FRA's commitment to uphold #FundamentalRights in this ever-evolving policy landscape.

FRA Management Board members gather for their strategic retreat.

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EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @fra.europa.eu · 20d

[email protected] Director Sirpa Rautio was honoured to address @ihrec.bsky.social’s inaugural #HumanRights & #equality leadership event.

💬The credibility of human rights norms is under threat, she said. The upcoming Irish @press.consilium.europa.eu presidency is an opportunity for leadership.

FRA Director Sirpa Rautio with IHREC Chief Commissioner Liam Herrick and Director Deirdre Malone at their inaugural annual conference ‘Leadership on Human Rights and Equality: A time for courage and vision’.

FRA Director Sirpa Rautio speaking to Shada Islam at IHREC’s inaugural annual conference ‘Leadership on Human Rights and Equality: A time for courage and vision’.

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EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @fra.europa.eu · 21d

Intersex people in the EU face alarming levels of violence, harassment & discrimination, finds a new @fra.europa.eu report.

We call on EU countries to protect them from hate & medical interventions without consent.

Find out more: link.europa.eu/JKXv6Y

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EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @fra.europa.eu · 23d

Thanks to @eurofound.europa.eu for hosting this opportunity to catch up.

Building on longstanding cooperation @fra.europa.eu Director Sirpa Rautio met Eurofound Executive Director Ivailo Kalfin to keep each other abreast of ongoing work and explore synergies moving forward.

FRA Director Sirpa Rautio shakes hands with Eurofound Executive Director Ivailo Kalfin at Eurofound.

FRA Director Sirpa Rautio at Eurofound with Executive Director Ivailo Kalfin and FRA / Eurofound staff.

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EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @fra.europa.eu · 23d

In a democracy, respecting freedoms and #HumanRights means everyone has a voice and can hold leaders accountable.

When we ensure that every voice is heard and every right is safeguarded, we build a stronger, fairer society for all.

Celebrate #InternationalDemocracyDay #EUDemocracy

Reminder - democracy and human rights go hand in hand. Person in a gray hoodie raising their fist during a protest with a megaphone nearby and a sign in the background.

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EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @fra.europa.eu · 26d

Honoured to welcome #Ukraine 🇺🇦 #HumanRights Commissioner Dmytro Lubinetzs to FRA.

An opportunity to strengthen ties & explore future cooperation with the Agency on the road to EU integration.

He presented to staff on the current challenges of upholding rights in times of conflict.

FRA Director Sirpa Rautio welcomes Ukrainian Parliamentary Human Rights Commissioner Dmytro Lubinetzs to FRA with EU flags in the background.

Ukrainian Parliamentary Human Rights Commissioner Dmytro Lubinetzs speaks to FRA staff.

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EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @fra.europa.eu · 27d

A pleasure to welcome EU Internal Affairs & Migration Commissioner @magnusbrunner.bsky.social to @fra.europa.eu.

FRA Director Sirpa Rautio and senior staff held constructive talks outlining the many ways the Agency's work feeds into @ec.europa.eu internal security & #migration policies.

EU Internal Affairs & Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner visits FRA.

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EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @fra.europa.eu · 27d

🤝 Human rights cooperation in action!

The @fra.europa.eu and ENNHRI meet to review past work and plan future strategic collaboration.

Together, we’re strengthening rights promotion, tackling challenges facing human rights protection, and exploring synergies for greater impact.

FRA - ENNHRI annual strategy meeting at FRA.

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