Meet John Stauffer, Legal Director and Acting Executive Director of Liberties' Swedish member Civil Rights Defenders, who pursued a civil society career to explore more innovative ways to positively impact society.
Autocracy is the dark mirror of democracy. While democracy is based on our freedom to speak and assemble freely, and requires a range of choices in who and what to vote for, autocracies are the opposite.
A monthly round-up of Liberties' work: Our reaction to the (long-awaited) release of the Commission's Rule of Law Report 2024 and understanding the nuances of hate speech.
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A monthly round-up of Liberties' work: EP Election fallout, summer school to support for LGBTQI+ campaigns in Hungary and CERV winners announced.
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As a watchdog organisation, Liberties reminds politicians that respect for human rights is non-negotiable. We're determined to keep championing your civil liberties, will you stand with us? Every donation, big or small, counts.
The terms democratic backsliding and illiberal democracy are thrown around in the media. But what does this terminology mean in our current political landscape? In our latest educational article, we explain its meaning using European examples.
On 11 April, the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) passed its final vote before becoming law in the EU. The same day, it came to light that the 2022 sale of Euronews had in fact placed it under the control of investors close to Hungary's prime minister.
Liberties organised its second summer university, the Campaign Accelerator, in partnership with Amnesty International Netherlands helping participants develop campaign plans to improve the lives of Hungary’s LGBTQI+ community.
Meet Susanna Marietti, a former philosophy professor before defending prisoners' rights in Italy. A jack of all trades, her role as national coordinator of Antigone includes TV appearances, hosting a radio show and writing a children's book.
Liberties is happy to announce the member organisations and projects awarded re-grants under the CERV STRIVE 2024 project.
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