Although the concept of equality is universally valid, subs-
tantive equality is far from being achieved. For academic purposes, two
equality issues were highlighted in this article: racial discrimination and
affirmative action; and women equality and the implementation of quo-
tas. In view of the current scenario, it is important to compare the diffe-
rent visions and applications of the concept of equality in the European
Union and Latin America. The purpose of these comparisons, in line with
this work’s aim, is to create a starting point for a commitment to equa-
lity. The methodology used in this academic work was bibliographic,
analyzing concepts of civil and constitutional law doctrines, as well as
scientific journals and periodical articles. Jurisprudential analyzes were
also carried out. It was concluded that it is in the difference between the
systems of laws that different jurisdictions can learn from each other in
taking new initiatives to promote equality and fight discrimination.
