The European Year of Equal Opportunities for All was held in 2007. This designation was made on 31 May 2005 by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities. It was part of a concerted effort to promote equality and non-discrimination in the European Union. Main working themes The four core themes of the European Year proposed by the European Commission were: Rights – raising awareness of the right to equality and non-discrimination Representation – stimulating a debate on ways to increase the participation of under-represented groups in society Recognition – celebrating and accommodating diversity Respect and tolerance – promoting a more cohesive society Official Translations in Dutch (Nederlands): 'Europees Jaar voor Gelijke Kansen voor Iedereen' (NL) in German (Deutsch): 'Europäisches Jahr der Chancengleichheit' (DE) External links Official Site EU - Action against Discrimination Press Release announcing year Equal opportunities for all 2007 in the European Union Equal employment opportunity