European Diversity Truck hits the road 26-04-2007 The European Diversity Truck hit the road in Strasbourg yesterday and
embarked on its tour across Europe. The journey will take in 19 countries,
covering more than 18,000 km. Visiting city centres, universities, job fairs,
and public festivals, the mobile information platform will inform people about
their rights to equal treatment and promote the 2007 European Year of Equal
Opportunities for All.
Vladimir Špidla, European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and
Equal Opportunities, said the tour facilitates direct discussion with citizens
on the benefits of diversity. “Let's not wait for the people to come to us,
let's go to the people. The European Diversity Truck will be found on market
squares, in front of schools; it will be at employment fairs and cultural
festivals to inform citizens about their rights to equal opportunities. This is
an effective way of reaching out to Europeans." Mr Špidla emphasized.
The EU anti-discrimination laws are amongst the most advanced in the world.
Yet, only one third of citizens know their rights should they become victims of
discrimination. 64% of Europeans are of the opinion that discrimination is
widespread in their country and 51% think that not enough is being done to fight
discrimination.
The 2007 Truck Tour will visit for example a students' event in Szeged on 31
May, the Diversity Festival in Madrid on 29 June, the Christopher Street Day in
Saarbrücken on 29 July, the Dublin Hurling tournament on 2 September and in
October 2007 a conference on diversity in business in Rome as well as the "
Caravan of Regions" in Brussels.
The tour will allow guests to participate in a wide range of different
activities and, thus, become a part of the European campaign "For Diversity –
Against Discrimination".
Source: Europa Press Room LinksRead the official press release by the European Commission, including the full planning of the tour back |
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