1. An initiative of the European Union Calendar: One year to fight discrimination in your workplace Twelve tips to help you

2. An initiative of the European Union J A N U A R Y Tip 1: Do you know that laws exist throughout the EU to protect everyone against discrimination based on race or ethnic origin, age, disability, religion or belief, or sexual orientation in the workplace? Spread the message – tell a colleague today. 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031

3. An initiative of the European Union F E B R U A R Y 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 Tip 2: Sign up for the ‘For Diversity. Against Discrimination.’ Newsletter to hear about diversity and anti-discrimination events and activities taking place near you and around Europe.

4. An initiative of the European Union 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 M A R C H Tip 3: Think before you speak – thoughtless words can hurt or offend others. 8 MARCHUnited Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 21 MARCHInternational Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 21 MARCHWeek of Solidarity with the Peoples struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 821

5. An initiative of the European Union A P R I L 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 Tip 4: Find out about your national equality body. Working to tackle discrimination, these organisations can provide you with more information and advise you on your rights. www.equineteurope.orgwww.equineteurope.org 8 APRILInternational Day of the Roma _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8

6. An initiative of the European Union M A Y 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 Tip 5: You see someone experiencing discrimination - offer your support and encourage him or her to get help from your national equality body or a trade union. 17 MAYInternational Day against Homophobia _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17

7. An initiative of the European Union J U N E 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 Tip 6: Learn more about discrimination around Europe – watch the ‘For Diversity. Against Discrimination.’ information film. www.stop-discrimination.info www.stop-discrimination.info

8. An initiative of the European Union J U L Y 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 Tip 7: Do you know that having a diversity policy in your workplace could benefit you and your colleagues? Read more about the advantages of diversity at www.stop-discrimination.info www.stop-discrimination.info

9. An initiative of the European Union A U G U S T 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 Tip 8: Find out about the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA). This body collects, analyses and publishes data on the development of fundamental rights in the EU, as well as works to raise awareness of fundamental rights with the European public. http://fra.europa.euhttp://fra.europa.eu 12 AUGUSTInternational Youth Day _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 12

10. An initiative of the European Union S E P T E M B E R 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 Tip 9: Spread the message – download, print, and stick up posters on diversity in your workplace. www.stop-discrimination.info www.stop-discrimination.info

11. An initiative of the European Union O C T O B E R 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 Tip 10: Raise awareness of diversity in your workplace – organise a ‘Diversity Lunch’ where you sample food from different cultures and discuss the challenges and benefits of diversity. 1 OCTOBERInternational Day of Older Persons _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1

12. An initiative of the European Union N O V E M B E R 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 Tip 11: Speak out if someone makes a joke which is degrading to another person. 9 NOVEMBERInternational Day against Fascism and Anti-Semitism _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 16 NOVEMBERInternational Day for Tolerance _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 916

13. An initiative of the European Union D E C E M B E R 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 Tip 12: Share this presentation – send it to a friend or colleague. 3 DECEMBERInternational Day of Disabled Persons _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10 DECEMBERHuman Rights Day _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 310 18 DECEMBERInternational Migrants Day _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18

14. An initiative of the European Union WHERE CAN YOU GO? For help and advice contact your national equality body: UK Equality and Human Rights Commission www.equalityhumanrights.com Helplines: England 0845 604 6610 Scotland 0845 6 04 5510 Wales 0845 604 8810 Equality Commission for Northern Ireland www.equalityni.org Enquiry line: 028 90 890 890 Ireland Irish Equality Authority www.equality.ie Helpline: 1890 245 545 Malta National Commission for the Promotion of Equality www.equality.gov.mt Tel: 2590 3850

15. An initiative of the European Union WHERE CAN YOU GO? ‘For Diversity. Against Discrimination.’ EU information campaign www.stop-discrimination.info/

16. This presentation has been produced as part of the EU-wide ‘For Diversity. Against Discrimination.’ information campaign. Organised by the European Commission's Directorate General for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities, the campaign aims to raise awareness of discrimination and the EU laws which exist to combat it, and to promote the benefits of diversity. © European Commission/JPH Woodland; Getty Images; corbis; van beek images; iStockphoto