European Union Europe must further strengthen fundamental rights protection

10 Jun 2010 |

The Fundamental Rights agency published its annual report. According to their press release the report identifies challenges in the areas of data protection, extreme exploitation in the workplace, rights of the child, racism and discrimination, and LGBT *(Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) issues. Based on the studies it has undertaken in 2009 it found that many equality bodies, national human rights institutions and data protection authorities lack resources, are not independent enough, and often have very weak mandates.

Source : Fundamental Rights Agency