{"id":31657,"date":"2025-06-13T10:28:05","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T08:28:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epi.org.mk\/post\/31657"},"modified":"2025-06-13T10:28:05","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T08:28:05","slug":"podcast-equinet-strengthening-equality-bodies-in-a-changing-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/epi.org.mk\/en\/post\/31657","title":{"rendered":"[Podcast] Equinet &#8211; Strengthening Equality Bodies in a Changing Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this episode of the EPI Podcast, we speak with Tam\u00e1s K\u00e1d\u00e1r, Co-Director of Equinet \u2013 European Network of Equality Bodies, about the state of equality in Europe and the crucial role equality bodies play in protecting fundamental rights.<\/p>\n<p>Our guest highlights the growing backlash against equality and anti-discrimination efforts across Europe and speaks about the key challenges equality bodies face, including limited resources, political pressure, and data gaps.<\/p>\n<p>We talk about the significance of the new EU directives (1499 &#038; 1500) in reinforcing the independence and effectiveness of equality bodies, as well as what EU candidate countries must improve to align with European standards.<\/p>\n<p>Check out our discussion on defending equality, even in an increasingly challenging climate.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/0L97OqkGQOQAZQ2TW9KYNP?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The podcast was recorded as part of the project \u201cJoint Action for Human Rights\u201d implemented by the European Policy Institute, financed by the European Union. 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