EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights

"The Charter has had a significant impact on EU law & policy," says FRA Director Sirpa Rautio. "However, further efforts are needed to ensure that fundamental rights are effectively protected and promoted across the EU.” Backdrop of gavel and EU flag.

At today’s #JHA @consilium.europa.eu meeting, FRA's Sirpa Rautio suggests how to better promote the added value of the EU’s #FundamentalRights Charter:
1. Build capacity & raise awareness
2. Human rights impact assessments
3. Collect evidence on national usage
🔗 link.europa.eu/DkCKD9

During today's panel on the Civil Society Strategy and Platform with representants from @fra.europa.eu, @eesc.bsky.social, DG Just, @eucivilsociety.bsky.social, CSOs raised necessary questions about ownership, transparency and real impact.

Continue watching us live here: link.europa.eu/T9CJg7

New FRA project: Boosting the use of FRA’s Fundamental Rights Charter tools nationally.

Strengthening fundamental rights in the EU start with knowledge – and the right tools.

FRA offers practical guidance & online tools on the EU Fundamental Rights Charter, mostly in all EU languages.

Now boosting their use in 17 Member States.

🔎 link.europa.eu/KfchtP

Happy National Day, Bulgaria!🇧🇬
Честит Национален Празник! 🇧🇬

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

Check out our #FundamentalRights data explorer to find out more about rights in Bulgaria: https://link.europa.eu/Gmmw8M

New EU gender-based violence survey findings highlight the scale of violence against women.

Despite key legislation & policy advances, violence remains pervasive.

Know the facts, break the silence & bring justice to victims.

For more: https://link.europa.eu/Rmwkcr

EU Gender-Based Violence Survey promotional graphic with silhouettes of three women and logos of FRA and European Institute for Gender Equality. LIVE STREAMING.

STARTING SOON!

Don't miss our engaging round-table expert discussion on how to put an end to violence against women, following the launch of the in-depth FRA / EIGE analyis of the EU gender based violence survey findings.

📅3 March, 14:00-15:00 CET
💻https://www.youtube.com/live/b9zVD3Kcavk

What were our February highlights?

🌟 A report on violence against women fleeing #Ukraine
🌟 An opinion on simplifying the European Sustainability Reporting Standards
🌟 Formal agreement with the European Patent Office on our new HQ
🌟 Meetings in Ireland ahead of their @consilium.europa.eu Presidency

🔜It should be ZERO. New EU gender-based violence survey findings reveal a stark reality: violence against women is widespread & increasingly digital.

On 3 March, FRA & EIGE release in-depth insights from the 2nd EU-wide survey & set out recommendations for addressing this pressing issue.

It should be zero: Gender-based violence in the EU explained YouTube video by European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)

📌SAVE THE DATE!

Looking to learn more about the EU gender-based violence survey findings?

Then don't miss this engaging online round-table expert discussion, following the launch of the in-depth @fra.europa.eu / EIGE survey report.

📅3 March, 14:00-15:00 CET

💻https://link.europa.eu/jXBVKD

New FRA project: Fundamental rights and AI in asylum and immigration procedures

What are the #FundamentalRights implications of using #AI in asylum and immigration procedures?

A new @fra.europa.eu project aims to find out.

Find out more: link.europa.eu/BkNCBt

Happy national day, Estonia, from FRA. 24 February.

Happy National Day, Estonia! 🇪🇪!
Head vabariigi aastapäeva, Eesti!

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

Check out our #FundamentalRights data explorer to find out more about rights in Estonia: link.europa.eu/Gmmw8M

New report: Women fleeing the war in Ukraine face abuse, harassment and exploitation, FRA survey finds.

Women fleeing Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine face risks at home, along the journey, and even after reaching safety.

FRA’s new report reveals ways to protect and support women in rebuilding their lives.

Read the findings ⬇️
link.europa.eu/T8MGTv

Enhancing the EU's disability strategy.

To enhance the delivery of the EU’s disability strategy and to help improve the lives of people with disabilities in Europe, we answered the @ec.europa.eu's call for reflections, drawing from the @fra.europa.eu’s own evidence-based advice.

For more:
👉 link.europa.eu/XftnFT

On this European Day of victims of crime, FRA calls on EU countries to create safe processes for victims to report crimes & fully support their rights.
Only then can we build a justice system that truly works for all.
For more seee: https://link.europa.eu/VgnNxR

Blue background with a speech bubble asking how you say 'human rights' in your language, featuring the FRA logo.

Happy international Mother Language Day!
Did you know that there are 24 official languages in the EU?
Tell us how to say "human rights" in yours 😊

EU justice and home affairs agencies. Stronger together.

The EU Justice & Home Affairs Agencies network annual report is out now.

It showcases our deeper inter-agency collaboration, operational alignment and knowledge exchange.

All the best to the EU Drugs Agency as it takes the network lead from @fra.europa.eu in 2026.

🔗https://link.europa.eu/cGFXb

FRA Stakeholder Feedback Survey closing soon, urging participation before 25 February with a megaphone graphic. Your opinion matters.

🔜 FRA' Stakeholder Feedback Survey 2025 closes soon.
We invite stakeholders to share their views on our work over the past year.
Your feedback helps us ensure our efforts remain impactful & aligned with your needs.
The deadline was extended & now closes on 25 Feb.
🔗https://link.europa.eu/XMPr8v

📢 FRA' Stakeholder Feedback Survey 2025 closes soon.

We invite our stakeholders to share their views on FRA’s work over the past year. Your feedback helps us ensure our efforts remain impactful and aligned with your needs.

The survey closes on 20 February.

🔗https://link.europa.eu/XMPr8v

FRA Director Sirpa Rautio and European Patent Office Vice President, Nellie Simon signed the agreement that formalises FRA’s upcoming relocation.

FRA's future premises in Vienna.

FRA Director Sirpa Rautio signed an agreement confirming our move to a new HQ in Vienna.
The building, shared with the EPO, combines high sustainability standards & modern workspaces.
The move underlines FRA’s commitment to future-oriented & climate‑responsible operations.
link.europa.eu/VybGMr

Aerial view of Trakai Island Castle surrounded by water and frosted trees in Lithuania at sunrise. Happy national day, Lithuania from FRA on 16 February.

Happy National Day, Lithuania! 🇱🇹!

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

Check out our #FundamentalRights data explorer to find out more about rights in Lithuania: link.europa.eu/Gmmw8M

Orthodox church with green domes and golden crosses under clear blue sky celebrating Serbia's Statehood Day on 15 February.

Happy Statehood Day, Serbia! 🇷🇸!

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

Check out our #FundamentalRights data explorer to find out more about rights in Serbia: https://link.europa.eu/Gmmw8M

With Valentine’s Day tomorrow, let’s not forget that love should always be safe, respectful and free from violence.

Today and every day, we must make women’s safety a priority – together.

We’re wishing everyone a warm and joyful celebration ❤️

Energy-efficient housing is critical to meet the EU’s climate goals, but greener homes should not push people out.

FRA’s findings shows how to make energy-efficient housing fair and affordable for everyone 🏡♻️

Check out the full report to learn more: link.europa.eu/yC8TMC

EU Gender-Based Violence Survey highlights that violence against women should not remain invisible.

A Eurostat, @fra.europa.eu, EIGE survey found that only 1 in 8 victims of gender-based violence report the crime to the police.

Fear, stigma & a lack of trust keep them silent.

We call for safer reporting, stronger protection & a victim-centred justice system.

Hand holding smartphone showing a message alert on a blue background, with text saying we need to create safer online spaces for all.

🌐 It’s #SaferInternetDay - a reminder that everyone deserves a safe digital space.

Yet, online hate is still widespread, with women, people of African descent, Roma and Jews facing the most abuse.

We need stronger action to protect all users online.

What’s on the horizon at FRA in 2026?

Swipe through to see some of the highlights and stay tuned on our website for more...
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FRA Director Sirpa Rautio meets the Irish Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley.

FRA Director Sirpa Rautio meets the Irish Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan.

🤝 The end of FRA Director Sirpa Rautio's rewarding series of ministerial meetings in Ireland.

Ahead of the upcoming Irish @eucouncilnewsroom.bsky.social Presidency in July 2026, it was a chance to outline how we can contribute to the Presidency's priorities and help advance rights across the EU.

FRA stakeholder feedback survey - closes 20 February. Your opinion matters.

📢 FRA Stakeholder Feedback Survey 2025 is now open!

We invite our stakeholders to share their views on FRA’s work over the past year. Your feedback helps us ensure our efforts remain impactful and aligned with your needs.

The survey closes on 20 Feb.
🔗https://link.europa.eu/XMPr8v

FRA Director Sirpa Rautio speaks during a conference in Ireland on the FRA EU Roma survey results.

FRA Director Sirpa Rautio at a conference in Ireland on the FRA EU Roma survey results.

Today’s national launch of FRA’s EU Roma survey report with Pavee Point is a call to action. As most EU countries are not on track to meet EU inclusion targets by 2030, it is time to step up and commit to making the rights of Roma and Travellers a reality.

FRA Director Sirpa Rautio meets IHREC Chief Commissioner Liam Herrick.

🤝Great talks today between FRA Director Sirpa Rautio & @ihrec.bsky.social Chief Commissioner Liam Herrick ahead of 🇮🇪 Ireland’s upcoming @consilium.europa.eu Presidency.

Thanks to IHREC for all their support on outreach with Irish stakeholders. Looking forward to future collaboration.