Videos

• Watch: Why We Need to Support Independent Living in the EU

  June 09, 2017 • by LibertiesEU

  The rights of the disabled are still being overlooked in countries across the European Union. It's time for action: the full implementation of international rights protections for those with disabilities.

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  • disability
  • Romania
• Hate Speech Beyond Borders: Nazila Ghanea at TEDxEastEnd

  June 02, 2017 • by LibertiesEU

  Nazila Ghanea, a lecturer in human rights law at Oxford, says it is important we don't inadvertently help fuel hate speech by giving air to it.

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  • hate speech
• Watch: Why the Only Future Worth Building Includes Everyone

  April 28, 2017 • by LibertiesEU

  A single individual is enough for hope to exist, and that individual can be you, says Pope Francis in this TED Talk delivered directly from Vatican City.

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  • TED
  • video
  • solidarity
  • Pope Francis
• Watch: Is the European Union Worth It Or Should We End It?

  April 21, 2017 • by LibertiesEU

  Many people feel a strong disconnect with the EU, while others praise its achievements. All things considered, is it good for Europe?

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  • Union
  • video
  • Brexit
  • EU
• Video: Make Empathy Great Again!

  April 20, 2017 • by LibertiesEU

  Watch as thousands of young people in Budapest protest against an increasingly authoritarian regime.

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  • #IstandwithNGOs
  • Civil Society
  • LexNGOs
  • LexCEU
  • NGOs
  • protest
  • Hungary
  • Budapest
• Fake News and Hate Speech: How to Fight the War Online?

  April 07, 2017 • by LibertiesEU

  ​The European Parliament is worried about hate speech and fake news: should content be removed and fines be imposed? Or should the emphasis be placed on teaching people to tell the difference between real sources or fake ones?

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  • European Parliament
  • video
  • fake news
• Online Democracy: See How EU Governments Are Going Digital

  March 21, 2017 • by LibertiesEU

  Eight in 10 Europeans used internet at least once a week last year, according to Eurostat. But although going online is now a part of everyday life, it is still not being fully used to boost democracy.

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  • EU
  • MEPs
  • democracy
  • internet
  • online
  • edemocracy
• Watch: This Is How Good Democracy Can Get?

  March 03, 2017 • by LibertiesEU

  In a democracy, power is supposed to ultimately rest with the people. But is this actually the case today? More and more, it seems that the game is rigged, and there's no referee to step in and enforce the rules.

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  • video
  • transparency
  • populism
  • power
  • democracy
• Watch: 9 Principles to Guide Actions Concerning Children on the Move

  February 17, 2017 • by LibertiesEU

  Here are nine recommended principles to guide actions concerning migrant children. Watch and share this video to help influence your government representatives to protect children on the move.

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  • refugees
  • video
  • migrants
  • children
• Watch How Refugee Integration Strengthens Our Communities

  December 16, 2016 • by LibertiesEU

  When the Al Zhouri family first arrived in Canada from Syria in January 2014, they didn't know how they would become members of the community. But with the support of a group of sponsors, the family quickly found their niche.

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  • migrants
  • refugees
  • Canada
  • Syria
  • video
  • UNCHR
• Will You Take On the Challenge of Defending Rights and Liberties?

  December 09, 2016 • by Rights International Spain

  Don’t stand still, defend rights and liberties. Watch and share this short video, and help Rights International Spain change the reality!

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  • defend rights
  • video
  • Spain
• Watch: Here's Why Fact-Checking Online Is More Important Than Ever

  November 25, 2016 • by LibertiesEU

  Fake news is everywhere these days, and it's often used to make a political point. Now more than ever, it's critical that we use the internet to fact-check the news we consume.

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  • fact checking
  • media
  • news
  • video