THE OMBUDSPERSON AND THE PROTECTION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION
THE OMBUDSPERSON AND THE PROTECTION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION

Summary/Abstract: Human rights are the foundation of democracy, a precondition for tolerance, but also an investment one makes for a better future, one in which all people will be able to live a life in dignity without discrimination and to realize their full potential. The principle of equality and nondiscrimination is a pillar principle and a core precondition for securing such future. Its norming and implementation in practice show how tolerant, sensitive and receptive to differences a society is, as well as how prepared it is to respond to the needs of every individual and to create conditions for equal respect, protection and fulfillment of the rights of all people regardless of their sex, gender, ethnic affiliation, age, disability or any other personal haracteristic or status. Because of the fundamental importance of this principle, throughout the years of practice, the Ombudsperson has acted towards securing better conditions for full implementation of this principle, providing protection in discrimination cases within the frame of its legal competences but also towards preventive acting so as to build a culture of equality, nondiscrimination and acceptance of differences. This article gives an overview of the activities which this institution has implemented throughout the years.

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