Support for Racial Justice in Europe

Why do we support these organizations?

The unequal treatment and discrimination of racialized people is recognizable in all areas of life throughout Europe. It affects both individual lifestyles and the performance of European societies. In order to ensure equal rights for all people, it is crucial to address grievances based on racism and unequal treatment at the European level, to develop counter-measures and to implement them. It is also important to work on the intersection of these issues with other socio-political issues. In addition to the lack of representation in the EU institutions, there is often a lack of resources and networks for organizations led by those affected. It is therefore necessary to provide the necessary support and opportunities to ensure the representation of the interests of racialized people in Europe. Only then can the full impact of these organizations be realized.

What is the goal? 

The programm aims to strengthen the organizations led by those affected and to ensure their access to decision-making bodies and the recognition of their expertise. Their networking should increase the effectiveness of their activities and enable them to carry out comprehensive advocacy work. The primary aim is to reduce existing deficits in decisions and measures through the participation of racialized groups. In this way, the EU's anti-discrimination policy should focus more on those affected and become more effective. 

How does the programm work? 

The programm supports the funded organizations in strengthening their advocacy work towards European institutions and European population/civil society. Each organization decides for itself in which area it wants to strengthen its work, e.g. as an advocacy group or through educational or campaigning work.