America
What science can learn from religion
Over the first half of the 20th century, the Catholic priest and prehistorian Henri Breuil transformed our understanding of early humans. Armed with a pared-down travel kit and a folding…
Year: 2020
Europe
Interconnection and innovation in the digitalisation of justice
During the discussion, FRA drew on its existing findings in the field of AI and big data, in particular those related to facial recognition technology, data quality, discrimination in data-supported…
News
India’s New Parliament a Sign of ‘Narrowing’ State-Religion Gap, Modi’s Biographer Says
The formal inauguration of India’s new parliament complex on Thursday is a sign of an ever-narrowing gap between the state and religion and presents “discomforting” omens for Indian democracy, Nilanjan…
Europe
Monitoring returns involving children
The presentations focused on the legal framework as well as good practices from practitioners in Member States. Some of the discussions related to best interests of the child throughout the…
Europe
Glion Human Rights Dialogue focuses on human rights in the digital age
They discussed human rights in the digital age and how to make digital technology work for human rights. Director O’Flaherty spoke on making digital technology work for freedom of expression…
News
New international network for freedom of religion and belief
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development’ Office’s UK Aid Connect Fund brings together organisations to create innovative solutions to complex development challenges that deliver real change to the lives of people…
Europe
UK Prime Minister Facing Criticism After Failing to Unlock Post-Brexit Trade Talks With EU
“One year after Boris Johnson promised us an oven-ready deal he has completely failed. The failure to deliver the deal he promised is his and his alone," Labour Party’s deputy…
Europe
Britons may need visas to enter EU for long stays from January
<div id="attachment_607771" class="wp-caption alignnone" readability="32"> <p id="caption-attachment-607771" class="wp-caption-text">UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson: Britons will need visas for long stays in EU from January</p> Britons may need visas for stays in…
Europe
UK Foreign Secretary on Brexit Deal: Never Say Never When Negotiating With EU
Never say never when negotiating with the European Union, says UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab as London and Brussels are engaged in last-minute talks over the future of their trade…
Europe
EU challenges gender stereotypes in a new awareness-raising campaign “Fight Like a Girl”
Ukraine On December 10, 2020, the new, free from gender stereotypes online medium Fight Like a Girl was launched in Ukraine. It aims to equip young women and girls with…