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Reclaiming civic freedoms from the security paradigm: Global CFT Expert Hub Meeting 2024
Explore the main takeaways from the 2024 Hub workshop in Johannesburg, where participants came together to share experiences, deepen connections and find inspiration.
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Citizens’ Assemblies: participatory democracy in action
A case study on participation models that bring together diverse groups of people to develop carefully considered solutions to even the most complex social issues.
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Joint civil society statement on transparency of risk assessments under the Digital Services Act
What do we expect to see in large online platforms’ first risk assessments under the DSA to ensure the protection of fundamental rights?
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UK to regulate artificial intelligence
What can the UK learn from the EU AI Act and the Council of Europe Framework Convention on AI?
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Leaders Network for Environmental Activists and Defenders (LEAD) for effective climate action
Introducing LEAD, a new space to advance the protection of environmental human rights defenders, and strengthen their participation in multilateral climate discussions.
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New assessment outlines steps to increase financial sustainability of Moldovan civil society
The analysis aims to support a more enabling environment for fundraising by identifying ways to increase the opportunities for Moldovan CSOs to access domestic funding sources.
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Participatory budgeting: A tool to build trust in institutions and consider the needs of communities
As the EU is working on the next Multiannual Financial Framework, there is momentum to enhance democratic processes and trust in EU institutions.
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Catalysing change: Raising awareness about civic space, EU law and impacts of AI
Through our trainings, grantees of the Catalyst of Change project have gained practical tools to navigate AI regulation and use EU law to protect fundamental rights.
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