DE
DE
Section 377 - Decriminalisation
Human Rights
Tashi Tsheten

Decriminalization of Same-Sex Activity in South Asia

Decriminalizing same-sex activity has been a long-standing battle in many countries worldwide. South Asia is no exception, and several countries in the region have made significant strides in advancing the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Human Rights Defender
Publication
freiheit.org

Human Rights Defenders: Journalists

The UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders was adopted 25 years ago. The third edition of the publication "Human Rights Defenders" portrays media professionals who often accept personal threats to expose injustice and thus become human rights defenders in their home countries. „Our freedom, too, is only as secure as we ourselves are willing to stand up for it. Freedom of media and opinion was, is and will remain a definite indicator of how free the people in a country really are", says Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger, Deputy Chairwoman.

HRD
Publication
freiheit.org

Human Rights Defenders: Journalists

The UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders was adopted 25 years ago. The third edition of the publication "Human Rights Defenders" portrays media professionals who often accept personal threats to expose injustice and thus become human rights defenders in their home countries. „Our freedom, too, is only as secure as we ourselves are willing to stand up for it. Freedom of media and opinion was, is and will remain a definite indicator of how free the people in a country really are", says Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger, Deputy Chairwoman.

Proteste Rentenreform
France
Sahra Lissek

French pension reform enters into force despite protests and unrest

On September 1, the controversial French pension reform came into force. The reform is a key election promise of President Macron, who intends to make the pension system fairer, especially for future generations. But why does a large part of the population perceive this reform as undemocratic, when it is supposed to provide more justice?

Antony Adoyo Otieno
Africa
Stefan Schott

The battle for climate begins at the cooking pot

From September 4 to 8, Kenya will host Africa Climate Week, one of four Regional Climate Weeks leading up to COP 28 in Dubai, the next major UN climate conference. In Nairobi, policymakers, practitioners, business and civil society will discuss action on climate change in Africa. The challenges are right around the corner, but there are no easy solutions. The example of charcoal shows that.

Taiwa-EU
International Relations
Yu-Fen Lai

EU-Taiwan Relations: Struggles with Strategic Clarity and Mutual Trust

As EU-Taiwan relations gain momentum amid geopolitical concerns, recent statements by European leaders have raised questions about the consistency of their support. Such doubts could have consequences for regional stability and Taiwan’s resistance against China’s encroachment. Unity, clarity, and caution are crucial for a stronger partnership between EU actors and Taiwan.

urban mobility
Smart Cities

Morocco, Indonesia and Mexico: examples of emerging mobility

What happens when mobility limits you? How much of your life is spent in traffic jams? Mobility is fundamental when we talk about quality of life; however, we overlook innovative alternatives to make it accessible and affordable and the automobile remains at the center of the conversation. In collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Labor and Organizational Economics, the Urban Mobility study takes a look at best practices.

crowd
SOCIETY
PhD Luis Calvo Calvo

Perspectives on the "fiestas" in the 21st century

Nowadays, with the accelerated changes of all kinds that our society is undergoing, the party, in addition to its intrinsic values, can acquire other dimensions that make it an instrument for promoting social and democratic values.

Vladimir Kara-Murza
EU Directive

Abusive Trials: Safeguarding Journalists and Human Rights Defenders against SLAPP Cases

Autocratic and illiberal regimes use political and legal persecution to silence journalists or human rights activists. Such legal proceedings are called "Strategic Litigation against Publication Participation" or SLAPP for short. A draft EU directive aims to prevent such abusive lawsuits that arbitrarily violate the fundamental rights of the accused.

Budapest, books
Hungary
Daniela Matoušová

Fidesz vs. Freedom of Education

On 6 July, a new law came into force in Hungary that worsens the working conditions of teachers in a fundamental way. The "revenge law" (as called by the opposition) brings more workload on teachers, who are now quitting their jobs in large numbers and taking part in protests. However, many of those who took part in the demonstrations lost their jobs as revenge by the government. Freedom of education in Hungary is under serious threat.

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