November 23, 2024
On Saturday, November 23, representatives from RADAR, an anti-discrimination organization, visited the Chinese School of Eindhoven to promote their open survey on discrimination. This initiative is part of a broader research project commissioned by the City of Eindhoven to understand and address experiences of discrimination within Afro-Dutch, Jewish, Muslim, and (South) East Asian communities. Residents without a migration background are also encouraged to participate.
During the visit, RADAR representatives explained how to report instances of discrimination and encouraged participation in the survey. The HLE Network facilitated connections between RADAR and local heritage language (HL) programs, including the Chinese School, to ensure community voices are included in the research. Insights gathered from the survey will help shape Eindhoven’s policies to make sure we are a city where everyone feels at home!
Residents of Eindhoven are encouraged to easily fill in the survey (available in English and Dutch) through this link .
Click here to read the official press release about the discrimination survey
Eindhoven is dedicated to being a city where everyone feels at home and free to be themselves. Unfortunately, for some residents, this isn’t yet the case, as experiences of discrimination are still reported. To address this, the city is seeking to gain a clearer understanding through a series of focused studies. One of these is an independent investigation conducted by RADAR, an anti-discrimination organization, which aims to explore discrimination among Afro-Dutch, Jewish, Muslim, and (South) East Asian communities. Residents without a migration background will also be included to offer a well-rounded view of the issue.
Between 11 and 22 November, the City of Eindhoven invites all residents to participate in the first phase of this research by completing a survey about their experiences with discrimination. This input is crucial, as the findings will shed light on the scope of discrimination in Eindhoven and contribute to more targeted measures for preventing and addressing it.
Alderman for Diversity & Inclusion Samir Toub emphasizes, “Recent data leaves no room for doubt; discrimination remains a deeply rooted issue in the Netherlands. By conducting this research at the local level, we are taking a step closer to creating a city where everyone truly feels at home and has equal opportunities.”
Purpose of the Survey The survey aims to provide deeper insights and to strengthen support when discrimination occurs. Commissioned by the City of Eindhoven, this survey will focus on discrimination experiences within the Afro-Dutch, Jewish, Muslim, and (South) East Asian communities. These groups have been prioritized due to limited local data and the lack of specific measures addressing discrimination they may face. In addition, perspectives from residents without a migration background are also essential to ensure an inclusive approach. To reach a wide and diverse audience, the survey will be promoted citywide, in partnership with community leaders, who will encourage participation within their networks.
Understanding the Scale of Discrimination in Eindhoven To effectively combat discrimination, the first step is to better understand the extent of these experiences in the city. The survey will gather data through a questionnaire as well as through focus groups, helping to measure both the scale and the impact of discrimination. Alongside this, the research will examine public support for a more inclusive city and the potential role of the city council in fostering this change. By investigating both objective instances of discrimination and subjective experiences, as well as social integration within highlighted communities and the broader population, this research is uniquely comprehensive.
Background to the Study This independent investigation is part of Eindhoven’s 2024 Inclusive Society Action Plan and the Polarisation and Radicalisation Programme. Both programmes stress the importance of addressing discrimination to prevent social division and to build an inclusive society. The results of this study will provide a clear view of the current situation in Eindhoven and inform effective anti-discrimination policies.
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