Democracy & Justice

What Is Freedom of Assembly and What Is the Situation in Europe?

Freedom of assembly is an essential component of every democracy. It gives citizens the opportunity to get information and to express their opinions. However, in recent years it has been facing increasing pressure.

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June 24, 2022 • LibertiesEU

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Democracy & Justice

What Is the Rule of Law: Definition, History, Examples, Importance, Reports

What is the rule of law? When, how and why was it created? What are its principles? What are the most implicating factors of it? How does it affect us?

#DemandingOnDemocracy , #WeDecide

May 26, 2022 • LibertiesEU

Tech & Rights

What are the 7 principles of GDPR?

Do you know the 7 principles of GDPR and why they are important? Here's what we all need to know about these principles.

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May 24, 2022 • LibertiesEU

Democracy & Justice

What is populism: definition, characteristics, examples

Populism is a political style that has dominated public debate in Europe in recent years. But what does it actually mean to be populist? And why is populism potentially so dangerous?

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May 20, 2022 • LibertiesEU

Democracy & Justice

Estonia: Student Activist Accused of Defamation by Radio Provocateur

In the summer of 2020, the Estonian Human Rights Centre was contacted by the artist, student and activist Katrina Raiend, who had been taken to court on defamation charges by Radio Sky Plus radio presenter Alari Kivisaar.

May 20, 2022 • Estonian Human Rights Centre

Tech & Rights

10 Impacts of Artificial Intelligence on Our Everyday Life

Artificial intelligence makes our lives safer, easier and healthier in so many ways. But it can also pose serious threats to our rights and society as a whole. Here are 10 ways it impacts everyday life, and the possible consequences that follow.

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May 19, 2022 • LibertiesEU

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Democracy & Justice

Report: Incarcerations In Italian Prisons On The Rise

In its 18th annual report on Italian prisons, Antigone highlights worrying trends: prisoner numbers are again on the rise, and prisons sit at an average occupancy rate of 107.4%.

May 19, 2022 • Associazione Antigone

Tech & Rights

What is free speech absolutism? Who is a free speech absolutist? Examples, pros and cons

Elon Musk called himself a “free speech absolutist” when he announced he would buy Twitter. But what does free speech absolutism actually mean? What might sound good in theory may not be good in practice.

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May 17, 2022 • LibertiesEU

Tech & Rights

VIDEO: See Why Privacy Matters

The Estonian Human Rights Center has launched an awareness-raising campaign to remind everyone of the importance of data protection.

May 17, 2022 • Estonian Human Rights Centre

Tech & Rights

Twitter-Musk Thread: Questions and Answers

Providing context from a human rights perspective for the Twitter-Musk thread.

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May 13, 2022 • LibertiesEU

Democracy & Justice

What is active and passive suffrage? How does the electoral system work?

Elections are a fundamental part of any democracy. They give citizens a say and thus the opportunity to influence the government and their own future.

May 13, 2022 • LibertiesEU