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Over 60 human rights organizations call on European lawmakers to ensure that the Artificial Intelligence Act is fully coherent with rule of law standards, including transparency, accountability, and access to justice.

media freedom , #MediaFreedomAct

September 28, 2023 • LibertiesEU

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Court of Justice of the European Union: Composition, Operation, Duties

The Court of Justice of the European Union is the European Union’s (EU) judicial arm and is based in Luxembourg. It ensures that EU law is applied uniformly across the bloc and resolves disputes between national governments and EU institutions.

free courts , #DemandingOnDemocracy

September 28, 2023 • LibertiesEU

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Online Activism: Danger, Disinformation & the DSA | Democracy Drinks Berlin

For an activist working in the public eye in 2023, an inbox filled with hate speech, bogus lawsuits, and having your phone number or address posted online have become hazards of the job. Will the Digital Services Act make online activism safer?

#DemocracyDrinks , NGO rights

September 28, 2023 • LibertiesEU

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European Union Institutions: Roles, Duties, Operational Mechanisms

The European Union's framework is comprised of seven main institutions. Created by Article 13 of the Lisbon Treaty, collectively they form an integrated system that carries out the EU’s decision-making process and provides inter-institutional oversight.

#WeDecide , free courts , #MeAndMyRights

September 12, 2023 • LibertiesEU

Democracy & Justice

Liberties’ August Recap | Back-to-school Edition: Activism, Environmentalism & the Right to Privacy

A monthly round-up of Liberties' work: how not to talk about climate change, different types of activism, and why our right to privacy is more important than ever.

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September 04, 2023 • LibertiesEU

Democracy & Justice

Lithuanian social care system should prepare individuals to live outside of care homes

A recent report by the Lithuanian Ombudspersons' Office found that although living conditions are generally adequate in care homes in the country, the social care system is still plagued by many unaddressed problems.

September 01, 2023 • Human Rights Monitoring Institute

Tech & Rights

What is the Right to Privacy: Definition, Laws, Tendencies

Privacy is essential for democracy to function properly because it creates the space for citizens to debate social issues without censoring themselves. But protecting our right to privacy has become more challenging as technology pushes our lives online.

privacy , surveillance , #DemandingOnDemocracy

August 31, 2023 • LibertiesEU

Democracy & Justice

Children's Rights Ombudsman Issues New Guidance to Ensure Rights of Unaccompanied Foreign Minors in Lithuania

The recommendations follow an investigation into possible violations of the rights of an unaccompanied foreign minor, which found that the State Border Guard Service did not comply with existing legislation.

August 23, 2023 • Human Rights Monitoring Institute

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Op-Ed: ‘The world is on fire’ is a terrible environmental message

It's not that we don’t need to remind people of the speed or severity of the damage being caused to the planet. But if we want to bring people to our side, it can’t be the dominant ingredient in our messaging, Israel Butler writes.

values-based framing , strategic communications

August 18, 2023 • LibertiesEU

Democracy & Justice

What is Activism: Definition, Types, Role, Examples, Importance

From the 8-hour workday to women being able to vote, many of the rights and liberties we enjoy today weren't given to us voluntarily. Instead, we have activists to thank, who fought tooth and nail to challenge the status quo and demand social change.

#WeDecide , protests

August 15, 2023 • LibertiesEU

Democracy & Justice

Public Statements of Lithuanian MP Žemaitaitis Were Recognised As Hate Speech

With antisemitism prevalent in Eastern Europe, HRMI was quick to assess public statements made by MP Remigijus Žemaitaitis about the Jewish community and recognise them as hate speech.

August 02, 2023 • Human Rights Monitoring Institute

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