Citizens in Serbia, Georgia, and Croatia are rising up against corruption, abuse of power, and the erosion of the rule of law. Governments are cracking down on journalists, activists, and students, but resistance is growing – both on the streets and online. How can Europe support this fight for democracy?
These protests are not isolated – at Europe’s borders, the continent’s core values are being defended. As censorship and repression increase, demonstrators are finding new ways to make their voices heard. What connects these movements? How do they endure? And most importantly, what can we learn from them?
About International Foundation GroenLinks
The International Foundation GroenLinks, abbreviated as IFG, is the foundation designated by GroenLinks as a subsidiary institution to engage in democratization work abroad.
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May 9 – May 11: The best of Ukrainian cinema to local audiences, selected and presented by Ukrainian film critics
From May 9 till May 11, Kyiv Critics’ Week x NL showcases the best of Ukrainian cinema, selected and presented by Ukrainian film critics Daria Badior, Hanna Datsiuk and Serhii Ksaverov. Since February 2022, when Russia launched its full scale invasion of Ukraine, more than 6 million Ukrainians have been forced to leave their homes.
Tachtig jaar geleden formuleerde filosoof Karl Popper de tolerantieparadox: een open samenleving kan intolerantie niet tolereren. Progressief-liberalen én (radicaal)rechtse politici beroepen zich vandaag de dag op Popper, maar trekken geheel verschillende conclusies over de betekenis van zijn woorden. Hoe komen we uit de paradox?
Freedom Lecture by Jewher Ilham
Jewher Ilham advocates for the end of Uyghur forced labour, carried out in camps like the one where her father is detained. How to encourage governments, companies and individuals to be aware of the origin of their products?
