FURI Project
Welcome to the FURI project page! Launched in March 2024, this European coalition brings together organisations to safeguard the rights of persons with disabilities, and people with Roma and migrant backgrounds in EU funds.
About FURI
FURI (Funds for Fundamental Rights Initiative) is committed to ensuring that EU funding aligns with the principles of justice and equality as enshrined in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.
Why?
EU funds must comply with legal requirements, particularly the Charter of Fundamental Rights. However, over the past years, NGOs have uncovered several EU-funded projects violating the fundamental rights of marginalised groups in areas such as:
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Segregated education and housing
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Institutionalisation of people with disabilities and children deprived of parental care
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Inequal and discriminatory access to public services
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Deprivation of Liberty for People with a Migrant Background
These violations not only breach the Charter but also other international instruments like the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD).
Our activities
Monitoring EU Funds
We're on a mission to track every euro, making sure it aligns with the principles of justice and equality, enshrined in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.
Collecting cases
We collect and analyse cases to uncover rights violations in EU-funded projects.
Advocacy & Capacity Building
We will empower organisations with advocacy tools, capacity building, and legal expertise (e.g. submitting complaints) to fight against injustice.
Communication actions
Raising awareness to ensure no one turns a blind eye.
Where
We are working across 6 Member States: Bulgaria, Czechia, Hungary, Greece, Poland, and Romania.
We are also working at the EU level.
Our partners
We need your help to make a difference! Here are ways you can engage with FURI:
Share your stories: Have you observed violations of fundamental rights in EU-funded projects? Share your cases with us.
Submit complaints: If you’ve encountered any rights violations, submit a complaint. We're happy to help you!
Stay informed: Follow our updates and join us in our advocacy efforts.
Contact us: contact@bridge-eu.org
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