REPERE GENERALE CU PRIVIRE LA INSTRUMENTELE ȘI MECANISMELE EUROPENE PRIVIND ELIMINAREA DISCRIMINĂRII

Abstract

The principle of non-discrimination is an important pillar of social policy with a view to equal opportunities, representing the necessary framework for the realization of social policy at national and international level. The existence of rules imposing effective safeguards against discrimination and discriminatory practices is absolutely necessary in a democratic society. Combating discrimination is indispensable to the process of promoting absolute equality for all people. International human rights law ensures both the right to equality and the right not to be subjected to discrimination on various specific criteria. The principle of non-discrimination is embedded in virtually all international treaties and documents protecting human rights. Non-discrimination and equality should interest each of us because at some point in life any person could be unjustified at a disadvantage due to a personal characteristic or due to actual or presumed belonging to a certain group of people.