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Unia

Independent public body combating discrimination and promoting equal opportunity.

What this authority does

Unia handles reports of discrimination on grounds including disability, age, racial origin, religion, sexual orientation and health status. It seeks negotiated settlements, can act as a party in court proceedings, and reports publicly on discrimination in Belgium. Gender discrimination falls to the separate Institute for the Equality of Women and Men.

Services for the public

  • Discrimination reports
  • Mediation and settlement
  • Court action in discrimination cases
  • Reasonable-accommodation advice

Before you contact this authority

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