World news about “Civil rights” published by euronews.
The power of civic education A recent report from the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement noted a significant fall in knowledge some students had on… 10/05/2013
Erasmus students and Italian elections: a chat with the EUItalian Erasmus Students are angry: they won’t be able to vote in the general elections on February 24-25 because of what is seen as a flaw in Italian law… 24/01/2013
Veteran civil rights activist on US racial progress When Barack Obama was elected as the first African-American president four years ago, his race was a major talking point. Now, the issue of race might seem… 06/11/2012
Political fight over voter-ID laws ahead of US electionPicture this, it could happen in Indiana, Texas or many other states in the US: An old couple in their eighties going to vote in November’s presidential… 14/07/2012
Consular protection for EU citizens This week’s question on U-talk comes from Andris, from Riga in Latvia: “I plan to go on holiday to Cuba with my children. As far as I know there is no Latvian… 12/07/2012
When things go wrong abroad What protection can tourists or expatriates outside the European Union expect if things go wrong? Bruno Van de Bossche is a Belgian citizen and professional… 25/06/2012
What is the European Citizens’ Initiative? In this edition of U-talk, Damien, from Lyon, France, poses this question: “I was recently approached in the street and asked to sign a European Citizens’… 06/04/2012
Internet sharing impact of ACTA Andrea, from Belgium, asks: “Will the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, ACTA, prevent students from sharing information among themselves?” Jérémie… 16/03/2012
Zuma defends ANC record on Women’s Rights to launch Women’s MonthSouth Africa has launched its Women’s Month with a tribute to one of the pioneering anti-apartheid groups, the Union Buildings marchers of 1956. Twenty… 14/08/2012
Back in the Day: Malcolm X assassinatedFebruary, 21 1965: Malcolm Little, known to the world as Malcolm X, is shot dead at a meeting in New York City. The black civil rights leader was preparing to… 20/02/2012
