The focus of this project will be on discrimination based on sex, ethnic-racial origin, sexual orientation and gender identity and disability, also considering the specific socioeconomic consequences of each type of discrimination.
The project includes:
- An in-depth analysis of the existing anti-discrimination legal and institutional framework in Portugal (in view of the various categories of discrimination), to identify possible gaps and inconsistencies; the legal analysis will be complemented by focus groups with Portuguese anti-discrimination NGOs, social partners and public institutions responsible for anti-discrimination policies
- A comparative analysis of anti-discrimination legal and institutional frameworks in different countries (Germany, Sweden, Greece and Norway), complemented by an in-depth analysis of the Norwegian experience, through the partnership with Egalia, and semi-structured interviews with European anti-discrimination NGOs
- A public awareness and scientific dissemination campaign about the reality of multiple discrimination and the need for legal instruments to prevent and combat it. The campaign will be launched at the mid-term workshop, which will also allow the presentation of focus group results and create a space for additional dialogue between and with all stakeholders
- The production and publication of the White Paper, which details the research carried out and which includes a proposal for a new anti-discrimination conceptual framework, covering new legislation and institutional reforms (and complemented by the suggestion of a basis for a legislative project); In addition to the White Paper, a scientific article will be prepared and submitted for publication. The White Paper will be presented at the project’s final conference
