There was upsurge in social action during the pandemic. This series of webinars considers how we can build on that ‘voluntary spirit’ in society, calling for a cross-party focus on community-mindedness.

According to Reporter Without Borders’ (RSF) annual round-up published today, a record number of journalists – 488, including 60 women – are currently detained worldwide, while another 65 are being held hostage. Meanwhile, the number of journalists killed in 2021 – 46 – is at its lowest in 20 years.

Awarded for the first time in 1988 to Nelson Mandela and Anatoli Marchenko, the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought is the highest tribute paid by the European Union to human rights work. It gives recognition to individuals, groups and organisations that have made an outstanding contribution to protecting freedom of thought. Through the prize and its associated network the EU assists laureates,

BY: Marilyn Neven PUBLISHED: 10/12/2021 | AFRICA & WEST ASIA ASIA & THE PACIFIC LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN EUROPE | DEMOCRATIC ACCOUNTABILITY REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS