EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #Huma @EURightsAgency@respublicae.eu

What future for #HumanRights?

To mark #HumanRightsDay tomorrow, at the @LeidenLaw guest lecture, #EURightsAgency Director @MichaelCJT will reflect on the many challenges facing human rights and what we should do in these times of widespread scepticism.

🔗https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/2022/12/humanrightsweek-mr.-michael-oflaherty---what-future-for-human-rights

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EURightsAgency/status/1601126856677527552

#OurDataYourAlly.

A good @IGYLO @ILGAEurope example of how #EURightsAgency research can help your information and awareness raising campaigns.

See for yourself: https://fra.europa.eu/en/youth
RT @IGLYO: [1/6] What is the experience of #LGBTI #youth in school in Europe? — A thread. 🧵

43% of LGBTI young people experienced bullying at school. This number is higher for #trans and #intersex youth, reaching up to 58% in the case of intersex youth aged 18-24.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EURightsAgency/status/1600879597997826048

RT @equineteurope: After many years of advocating for #StandardsforEqualityBodies, Equinet & National Equality Bodies welcome the proposals by the @EU_Commission.

We call on Member States and @europarl_en to support the proposals to secure their swift adoption & implementation.

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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EURightsAgency/status/1600769195318587392

RT @UN: What is hate speech?
How can you tackle it?

Our new podcast series UNiting Against Hate discusses these issues with people who have directly experienced hate speech, and the activists & experts who are working to counter it.

🎧Take a listen: https://news.un.org/en/podcast/uniting-against-hate?utm_source=hatepeechlandingpage&utm_medium=websitepromo&utm_campaign=Hate_Speech_podcast #NoToHate

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EURightsAgency/status/1600768812991016960

How can we avoid bias in #algorithms?
- Test & assess #AI for all #discrimination grounds
- Provide guidance on sensitive data
- More effective oversight
- Greater linguistic diversity in speech detection

Get our latest #EURightsAgency report here:
https://fra.europa.eu/en/publication/2022/bias-algorithm

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EURightsAgency/status/1600764034961506304

“Well developed & tested algorithms can bring improvements. But without appropriate checks, developers & users run a high risk of negatively impacting people’s lives,” says #EURightsAgency @MichaelCJT launching our bias in #AI report.

Find out more:
https://fra.europa.eu/en/news/2022/test-algorithms-bias-avoid-discrimination

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EURightsAgency/status/1600764028988444674

Today, #EURightsAgency Director @MichaelCJT joins key @EIF4eu ministerial discussions with @EUHomeAffairs Commissioner @YlvaJohansson, 🇨🇿 @vnitro @Vit_Rakusan on countering terrorism online and #EUvsChildSexualAbuse.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EURightsAgency/status/1600405181027360768

#CivilSociety face many challenges, ranging from harassment to restrictive laws. This hinders them from playing their pivotal role in Europe's #FundamentalRights architechture.

This @EU_Commission report complements earlier #EURightsAgency work. See:
https://fra.europa.eu/en/publication/2022/civic-space-2022-update
RT @EU_Justice: Civil society organisations & rights defenders play a vital role in protecting & promoting EU #FundamentalRights

It is vital to ensu…

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EURightsAgency/status/1600396147289366528

How has the Russian war of aggression in #Ukraine impacted #HumanRights?

Human leaders, experts and activists have their say.

🎥 Watch this #EURightsAgency video for more.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EURightsAgency/status/1600113299307184128

Human rights education and training are not just a nice optional extra, but a priority that should be pursued by all States – @volker_turk.

The Global Forum marking the 10th Anniversary of the Declaration on #HumanRights Education starts today!

👉 http://ow.ly/CzpE50LV6Pt

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/i/web/status/1599764913081094145

Help end violence against women. #16days

#OrangeTheWorld with the full #EURightsSurvey data:
https://fra.europa.eu/en/data-and-maps/2021/frs
RT @EU_Justice: Women should be able to go anywhere they choose without fear of assault.

#SayNoStopVAW
#OrangeTheWorld
#16Days 11/16

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/i/web/status/1599715017883930629

Today’s annual dialogue between #EURightsAgency & @EEANorwayGrants showcased how they continue to be #StrongerTogether working closely to promote & protect #FundamentalRights across Europe.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/i/web/status/1599713845169516550

FRA’s @MichaelCJT just back from engaging talks in Washington with @WorldBank, @AJCGlobal, @TheWJP, @IrelandEmbUSA on pressing #HumanRights issues like #RuleofLaw, #CivicSpace, #AI, #antisemitism and the impact in the EU of the Russian war of aggression in #Ukraine.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/i/web/status/1599682818639994880

#EqualityBodies play a fundamental role in protecting equality & fighting discrimination across Europe by:

🔹supporting anyone who experiences discrimination
🔹raising awareness about equality and rights
🔹making recommendations to tackle discrimination

And much more! ⬇️

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/i/web/status/1599677763975548929

Calling all talented wordsmiths - We need you!

We are looking for an editor to help craft #EURightsAgency’s diverse #FundamentalRights publications.

📌Apply by 9 Jan 2023

Check out how here: https://fra.europa.eu/en/vacancy/2022/editor

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EURightsAgency/status/1599661811799711744

🍿It’s movie night #THW2022 @thishumanworld

Follow Pongo, a Czech Roma lorry driver in London stand up for #RomaRights & equality in ‘Pongo Calling’:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U--ATrfhE1Q&t=6s

🎞️Join the #EURightsAgency screening & talks today from 18:00: https://thishumanworld.com/en/filme/pongo-calling

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EURightsAgency/status/1599312553775095809