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European NGOs publish papers on a protection mechanism for human rights defenders and CSOs
Today, the European Civic Forum and Civil Society Europe, leading an informal coalition of Civil Society Organisations, present the Mapping paper and the Pathways paper for…...
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Repression of Palestine solidarity in Europe widespread, according to new briefing
The repression of solidarity with Palestine continues in Europe, with the use of excessive force, intimidation and censorship among the most common restrictions, according to a new briefing from the...
October 2024: The new Commission could be an opportunity for action on civic space.
With the parliamentary hearings for the Commissioners-designate coming up next week, we explain why the new European Commission could be an opportunity for action on…...
EDITO: The renewed European Commission could be an opportunity for action on civic space. We must
Last month, Ursula von der Leyen presented her new team of Commissioners-designate, including Commissioner-designate for Democracy, Justice, and the Rule of Law Michael McGrath. At ECF, we’re pleased...
RECLAIM Confronts Kremlin-Style Legislation in Bulgaria.
From the moment Bulgaria hastily passed its ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law this summer, ECF member RECLAIM has made it a top priority to challenge it. The law is part of a broader and disturbing trend across...
European Movement Italy: Let Us Write Together A New Narrative on Migrants
Ever since the birth of the Conte-I Government in June 2018, when Matteo Salvini ruled for fourteen months unchallenged at the building of the Internal Affairs Ministry (the Viminale) in disregard of...
Initiative for Development and Cooperation shares news about its projects – IRIS network and
IRIS NETWORK: Regional Benchmark Study for Western Balkans coming soon! Social progress - Regional Benchmark Study provides an overview of the progress made in the framework of the EU accession...
HRCN: Padua and Ghent together to overcome challenges and pave the way for monitoring rights and
The Civic Action for Rights and Equality in Cities (CAREinCities) project brings together a diverse community of civil society members and local authorities from the cities of Ghent (Belgium) and...
IPA: Central Europe Civic Forum 2024 – civil society advocates for a better and stronger!
3 days of intensive work, exchange of experiences and networking are behind us within the annual Central Europe Civic Forum, which took place this year in Warsaw on September 11-13. The Central Europe...
Register now: How do we uphold the Charter of Fundamental Rights?
Nyt Europa and the European Civic Forum are pleased to invite you to a high-level conference focused on the state of fundamental rights and the…...