Facts and data on discrimination are important for three reasons:
- They make discrimination visible. This makes clear that it’s a societal problem and does not just concern isolated cases or personal sensitivities.
- They provide a basis for policies and practice. Facts and data help to develop and fine-tune targeted measures against discrimination – such as counselling services, legal changes or training programmes.
- They encourage public debate. The last survey in 2015 already triggered discussions that still continue to have an impact today, for instance to what extent discrimination can adversely affect opportunities in different areas of people’s lives, such as at work, in school or in the housing market.
