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Speechbag Podcast E02: Ethnic Profiling, Discriminatory Policing, Framing

Tune in to the second episode of speechbag, our new podcast. This time we deepdive into ethnic profiling.

speechbag , values-based framing

July 29, 2021 • LibertiesEU

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Tech & Rights

COVID-19 Pass Tracker: Monitoring Vaccine-, Immunity- And Test-Certificates In The EU

In this tracker, the Civil Liberties Union for Europe (Liberties) collects the most important developments around COVID passes as they emerge, with a special emphasis on those that Liberties as a human rights watchdog finds potentially concerning.

#HumanRightsUnderCorona , #TrackTheTrackers

July 06, 2021 • LibertiesEU

EU Watch

Take Action To #StopSLAPPs - Public Participation Matters

SLAPPs are a weapon in the hands of those that want to prevent us from having a say on matters that affect our lives and the society we live in. Liberties joins other NGOs from across the EU to urge policymakers to end these gag lawsuits.

free speech , StopSLAPPs

July 06, 2021 • LibertiesEU

Democracy & Justice

A ‘Dark Day’ For LGBTI Rights In Hungary, Leading To Calls For Urgent EU Action

As previously reported on the Monitor, Hungary broke with the centralised vaccine procurement system of the European Union by approving and purchasing Russian and Chinese vaccines that have not yet been approved by the European Medicines Agency.

CIVICUS Monitor

July 06, 2021 • LibertiesEU

Democracy & Justice

Janša’s Government Abuses Donor States' Money To Punish NGOs

Slovenia's right-wing government continues its push to cripple independent NGOs by cutting them off from critical funding under the Norway Grants/EEA Grants program.

July 05, 2021 • LibertiesEU

Democracy & Justice

Teenage Pro-Abortion Protesters Targeted For Participation; “Hungary Style Takeover" Of Media

As in many other European countries, COVID-19 related measures started to ease in Poland. There are, however, still several restrictions in place.

CIVICUS Monitor , media freedom , protests

July 02, 2021 • LibertiesEU

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Democracy & Justice

Janša's Record At Home Shows He Has No Interest in Free Speech

Given his attacks on journalists and activists, the claim by Slovenia's PM that he will champion free speech while holding the EU Presidency is laughable. If he were serious, here are things things we'd expect to see.

NGO rights , media freedom , free speech

July 01, 2021 • LibertiesEU

Tech & Rights

Liberties & 15 Other Rights Groups Call For More User Rights In Digital Markets Act

On 28 June, Liberties and 15 other civil society organizations sent an open letter to members of the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee of the European Parliament, asking for user-centered amendments to the draft Digital Markets Act.

June 30, 2021 • LibertiesEU

Democracy & Justice

Investigative Journalist Killed Outside His Home; Concerns Over Joint Custody Bill

After months of COVID-19-related restrictions, measures started to ease in Greece in May 2021. At the beginning of May, restaurants, coffee shops and bars were allowed to reopen. On 15th May 2021, Greece reopened for tourism.

CIVICUS Monitor , media freedom , protests

June 30, 2021 • LibertiesEU

EU Watch

Speechbag Podcast E01: Vax Pass, Anti-Vaxxers & Myth-Busting

Tune in to the first episode of speechbag, our brand new podcast. Let’s get up to speed about the hottest gear for our holiday travels. Also, why myth-busting vaccine conspiracy theories is not helpful.

speechbag , values-based framing , training & coaching , #VaccinePassport

June 29, 2021 • LibertiesEU

Tech & Rights

“Earmarking”: A New Synonym For Online Censorship?

Copyright Guidance introduced a controversial new regime without proper safeguards. It is highly problematic. Here is why.

June 29, 2021 • LibertiesEU

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