What makes the difference for equality? Voices from South Africa, Paraguay and Bangladesh on what the EU can do

Inequalities persist at high levels throughout the world and they affect individuals in a wide range of ways. Europe has a particular responsibility with respect to inequalities, but the increasing recognition of inequalities as a key global challenge by the European Union (EU) and many EU Member States shows that different partnerships, focused on equality, are possible and feasible.

This report looks at case studies in South Africa, Paraguay and Bangladesh which show how Europe can engage constructively with communities and marginalised groups and support their struggle for equality.

The present report identifies a number of key ingredients for equality, with the hope to stimulate political debate among European policy-makers to
fully mainstream inequality reduction in policies, programmes and projects.

We have also collected the testimonies of the participants and leaders of projects funded by the EU and EU Member States in a video that  highlights the four key principles that programmes need to follow.