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Record number of journalists detained in 2021

Record number of journalists detained in 2021

(16 December 2021) - Reporters Without Borders (RSF) noted 488 detained journalists in 2021, an increase of 20% compared to 2020, according to its annual round-up on abuses against journalists worldwide, published today. RSF RSF’s report looks at the repression...

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Strengthening environment protection through criminal law

Strengthening environment protection through criminal law

(15 December 2021) - Today, the Commission has adopted a proposal for a new EU Directive to crack down on environmental crime, fulfilling a key commitment of the European Green Deal. pxfuel The proposal intends to make protection of the environment more effective by...

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€1.5 billion plan to promote universal values

€1.5 billion plan to promote universal values

(10 December 2021) - On the eve of Human Rights Day and coinciding with the Summit for Democracy, the European Union launches the Global Europe Human Rights and Democracy programme. OpenGlobalRights This programme, worth €1.5 billion, steps up EU support in promoting...

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Events

Nothing from 31 March 2023 to 30 April 2023.