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Is democracy at risk of extinction?

According to a survey by Open society foundations, more than a third of 18-35 year olds favour a military regime or an authoritarian leader. How did it come to this?

15/09/2023

Europe News

EU watchdog demands answers on controversial Tunisia migration deal

The European Ombudsman is seeking clarifications on the contentious EU-Tunisia deal signed in July amid concerns of human rights violations.

15/09/2023

World News

Euroviews. EU action can help put a stop to killings of human rights defenders

It has been almost eight years since the Paris Agreement was finalised. In that time, at least 1,390 defenders advocating for a healthy environment and rights linked to land have been killed, Mary Lawlor writes.

13/09/2023

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WATCH: Brazilian Indigenous women march to defend rights

"We're here to say no to the time frame argument," Elda Hunikui, an Indigenous leader from the Hunikui people, said.

12/09/2023

Mexico

Mexico's Supreme Court decriminalises abortion nationwide

Mexico's highest court has ruled to decriminalise abortion nationwide after asserting that previous rules breached human rights

07/09/2023

Finland

EU's only indigenous people vote in Sámi Parliament elections

With no dedicated government minister or national representation, the Sámi Parliament in Inari is an important body for Sámi people, despite its limitations.

04/09/2023

World News

The ECHR turns 70. What has it done for Europe?

Hundreds of millions of Europeans benefit from the convention every single day - sometimes without even knowing it, says the Council of Europe's Secretary General.

03/09/2023

World News

Euroviews. We can't allow our right to water to go down the drain

When all is said and done, Europeans are still finding their access to water under threat and measures taken to protect this fundamental human right might not be bold enough, Catarina de Albuquerque writes.

16/08/2023

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

Turkey

The LGBTQ+ community's search for a future in Türkiye

Members of the queer community in Türkiye spoke to Euronews Culture about their future in a country where hate speech against LGBTQ+ people has become rampant.

29/07/2023

Iran

Euroviews. The West turned its gaze away from Iran. The cruelties continued

More than 30 years ago, the regime in Tehran tried to silence me. My heart aches for the young women imprisoned and still suffering in Iran today, Nasrin Parvaz writes.

28/07/2023

Cambodia

Euroviews. The EU has to be aware of the ultimate threat to Cambodia's democracy

If the West were to recognise recent election results enabling a dynastic one-party state, it would mean encouraging dictators worldwide and failing the Cambodian people and the international legal order, Sam Rainsy writes.

26/07/2023

World News

Freed Egyptian human rights campaigner arrives in Italy to applause

A high-profile Egyptian activist who was recently released from prison landed Sunday in Italy, where the government championed his case.

24/07/2023

Europe News

Populist rhetoric impacts migrants, women & LGBT community most : UN

Volker Türk has been in his position since October 2022.

20/07/2023

Europe News

MEPs blast Commission for signing deal with Tunisia's 'cruel dictator'

Members of the European Parliament denounced on Tuesday a new memorandum of understanding signed with Tunisia.

18/07/2023

World News

Russian lawmakers adopt bill banning gender change

Russian lawmakers have adopted a bill banning gender change in what is seen as a new blow to LGBTQ+ rights.

14/07/2023

Earth News

Hiding in plain sight: fashion brands refuse transparency

Major fashion brands ranked on transparency about their environmental impact and working conditions by Fashion Revolution’s index scale.

13/07/2023

World News

Euroviews. Will Europe’s AI legislation protect people’s rights?

As the EU’s AI Act moves into the final phase of negotiations, key battles arise for the protection of human rights. The rules on the police’s use of AI technology for surveillance are the heart of the issue, Sarah Chander writes.

12/07/2023

Russia

European court condemns Russia over murder of opposition leader

The European Court of Human Rights imposed a fine on Moscow for its inadequate investigation of Boris Nemtsov's murder.

11/07/2023

Belarus

'Catastrophic' human rights situation in Belarus - UN report

Children are reportedly threatened for expressing their own opinions, it found.

05/07/2023