Bridging the divide: why it is good to talk about human rights
The Irish poet and former diplomat explains: “Our centre is about values in society. There is a fear we are breaking into tribes that do not build bridges towards other groups for the purposes of dialogue. But dialogue can be the seedbed of real change.”
11 Jun 2021
Over 250 session proposals received for the Fundamental Rights Forum 2021
By the end of May, we received over 250 proposals for debates, masterclasses and presentations for the Fundamental Rights Forum 2021 on 11-12 October.
04 Jun 2021
How can we protect social rights for all?
Equal access to healthcare, education, work and housing top most people’s list of essentials for a good quality of life. The Fundamental Rights Forum 2021 will explore ways we can protect these social rights for all.
02 Jun 2021
How can European cities tackle discrimination and promote equality?
Twenty years after the EU adopted its equality legislation, many people still experience discrimination in their daily lives.
27 May 2021
Human rights in a digital age: how social media can support equality
Despite real fears about trolls, echo chambers and disinformation, digital campaigning can still be a powerful force for good – just ask the LGBTI community of Ireland.
20 May 2021
How to protect the environment and promote human rights?
In the 10 years since the Charter of Fundamental Rights enshrined environmental protection into EU law, we have seen a global awakening to the need for new green policies and initiatives.
12 May 2021
What Covid-19 has taught us about protecting human rights for all
The pandemic gave everyone in Europe a taste of the day-to-day pressures on the most marginalised in our societies. We all had to deal with fear, isolation and limits on our rights.
06 May 2021
How to put human rights at the heart of Europe's recovery from Covid-19?
The Fundamental Rights Forum is your opportunity to shape the rights-compliant recovery from the Coronavirus pandemic in Europe.
29 Apr 2021
We need to talk about everyday racism in Europe
A US jury finding Derek Chauvin guilty of all charges in the death of George Floyd shines new light on issues of race and human rights.
22 Apr 2021
Why the secret to protecting your human rights lies in empowering youth
Young people hold the key to our future. We must give them every opportunity to thrive. This simple advice underpins all the themes at the Fundamental Rights Forum 2021.
15 Apr 2021
