Process of improving the life chances of those suffering, or at risk of suffering, disadvantage and discrimination.
Ensuring the marginalised and those living in poverty have greater participation in decision making which affects their lives, allowing them to improve their living standards and their overall well-being.
A Europe-wide political objective, aimed at combating social discrimination, marginalisation and conflict due to age, disability, poverty or ethnicity. Particularly important due to the diversity of ethnic groups with the soon to be enlarged EU.