Civil rights

Europe News

Bavarian premier calls to end Ukrainian refugees' citizen allowance

Bavaria's Minister President Markus Söder said he is in favour of paying Ukrainian refugees in Germany lower benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act, rather than the current citizen's allowance.

03/08/2025

Art

Paris honours entertainer Josephine Baker with vibrant new mural

A striking new mural in northeast Paris celebrates Josephine Baker – American-born performer, French Resistance spy, and civil rights hero – bringing her spirit back to the streets of the city she once called home.

21/07/2025

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'Good Trouble’ rallies across US push back on Trump agenda

Thousands joined protests across the United States on Thursday, held in memory of John Lewis and in opposition to President Donald Trump’s recent policies.

18/07/2025

Europe News

Ombudswoman asks EU institutions for more transparency amid complaints

Teresa Anjinho, the new European Ombudswoman, urged EU institutions to enhance transparency after a rise in complaints, especially against the European Commission.

27/06/2025

Europe News

Trans activists rally in London over gender ruling

Thousands of trans activists rally in London, days after the Supreme Court ruled a woman is based on biological sex, thereby excluding trans women from the definition.

20/04/2025

Venezuela

Venezuela orders arrest of opposition candidate Edmundo González

The warrant came after opposition leader María Corina Machado posted election records online, which allegedly revealed that President Nicolás Maduro had lost to the former diplomat by a significant margin.

03/09/2024

Europe News

Countries unprepared for voters with disabilities, says report

Report shows voters with disabilities still face difficulties voting across the EU and will be hindered in upcoming elections.

31/05/2024

Earth News

UK pensioner who faced jail over climate trial sign has case dismissed

Trudi Warner has described her ‘joy’ after the High Court judge ruled the government had no contempt of court case against her.

23/04/2024

Culture news

Serena Williams to be inducted into National Women's Hall of Fame

The tennis star and civil rights activist join eight other already announced nominees.

17/11/2023

The Dialogue

Khalid Albaih, or the art of fighting injustice

In partnership with Media City

Khalid Albaih is a Sudanese political cartoonist and civil rights activist. He has earned international recognition as one of the most influential political cartoonists. His fight has no frontiers and his goal has never changed: using art to make the world a better place, as he told The Dialogue.

14/10/2023

Culture news

Thousands gather in US capitol for March on Washington 60th anniversary

To mark the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, thousands converged on the National Mall in Washington on Saturday. They said the US has yet to fulfil Martin Luther King's dream as the country remains fractured by racial inequality

26/08/2023

World News

Ukrainian Army's 47th brigade says Robotyne has been liberated

In a video released by the Ukrainian army, civilians are evacuated from a village that has been at the centre of a two-month long battle.

22/08/2023

World News

George Soros' foundation plans to limit funding to Europe

The charity founded by billionaire financier George Soros is shifting its focus away from Europe to other parts of the world.

15/08/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: 54 years of Woodstock

On this day in 1969, arguably the most legendary music festival of all time kicked off, catching the attention of those looking for an escape from a tumultuous world.

15/08/2023

Euronews Witness

Italy under Giorgia Meloni: no country for non-traditional families

On a crusade for the defence of traditional families, Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wants to make surrogacy carried out abroad by Italian couples a crime, after stepping up restrictions on homosexual couples' already limited rights to parenthood.

21/07/2023

World News

Rise of the far-right underminesLGBTQI+ rights in Europe

As Pride month draws to a close, activists warn public debate on a number of issues is becoming increasingly polarised and violent.

30/06/2023