During discussion live-streamed on 18 platforms simultaneously on 25 May, we presented concrete measures focusing extensively on structural racism & #COVIDIMPACT crisis. @MPriv_o@KMTaylorBerlin
#Covid_19 & the mass uprising worldwide triggered by #GeorgeFloyd show the ineffective nature of our European policies.
The EU needs to focus on structural racism for effective anti racism policies as shown in: adobe.ly/2XUO2fa
Our report on #policebrutality shows that the same violent patterns are deployed in different European countries to allow police forces to continue brutalising racialised communities; #structuralracism can no longer be ignored in Europe.
The #Covid19 measures have also allowed police and law enforcement to further brutalise racialised communities. We all remember the #MichelZecler case in France:⤵️
The many systemic human rights violations perpetrated against refugees and migrants in Europe with complete disregard towards the protection of their fundamental rights also clearly demonstrates how institutions in Europe target racialized communities.
The EU #MigrationPact reinforces a narrative focused on exclusion and security at any cost.
It fails to address the impact of structural #racism and how it plays out in practices & policies that put people’s lives at risk. Is this really ‘solidarity’?
An anti-racism THREAD 👇🏿👇🏿
2/ EU migration policies are historically based on racial discrimination and shaped by a neo-colonial approach.
This needs to be addressed, such as the notion of who belongs to Europe and the criminalisation of moving, which disproportionately impacts racialised groups.
3/ The pact does not acknowledge anti-migrant and xenophobic political discourse in many countries, and the impact it has on policy design and practices.
The pact essentially gives a free hand to these countries to detain and return migrants
We should ask ourselves what #Decolonization means to Muslims, Jews, Roma, Afro/ Asian Europeans, People of Colour, LGBTIQ community, CSO's, EU institutions, policy makers of #Europe.
We must decolonise our structures that drive discrimination to built an inclusive Europe.
#Decolonization is essential to address structural racism in EU Member States.
Toppling statues of criminals & racist colonialists is essential to make Europe future proof just as education on the real colonial history of Europe. #BlackLivesMattters
Live Now: In celebrating the celebrate its 20th anniversary of the race directive, high-level decision-makers will discuss how equality has evolved in the past 20 years with the participation of @KMTaylorBerlin of ENAR. #Equinet
ENAR chair @KMTaylorBerlin is expected to speak at the high level discussion marking the 20th anniversary of the race directive.
Join the live stream now: equality2020.eu
If the #EU Institutions really want to walk the talk, they should recognise & include the movement demanding racial justice & anti-racist activists, said @KMTaylorBerlin
Therefore, we are today releasing a roadmap highlighting approaches & steps to take for the EU. #BLMprotest
““For too long, Facebook has failed to take sufficient steps to stop the spread of hateful lies and dangerous propaganda on its platform,” a Patagonia spokeswoman said. “From secure elections to a global pandemic to racial justice, the stakes are too h…” gu.com/p/e6ze4/stw
#FacebookBoycott is gaining unprecedented support. They are hit by advertiser boycott's over racism.
According to #facebook justifying colonial crimes is inline with their so called "Community Standards".
“When such an international giant decides that inaction is no longer an option to tackle racist and discriminatory language, then the social media businesses need to listen up: #BackLivesMatter#FacebookBoycott
There are also no long-term measures for the future of policing in EU, especially measures & reflection on the use of violence in policing, which is, justified in the text, @KMTaylorBerlin said on the @Europarl_EN resolution.