Tag: Civil Society
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Crowds Gather to Mark Serbian Train Station Disaster Anniversary
Overview of the Anniversary Gathering Thousands of mourners and demonstrators filled a central square and surrounding streets as Serbia marked the first anniversary of the devastating train station collapse. The event, which drew students, civil society groups, veterans, and ordinary families, blended solemn commemorations with a public demand for accountability and safer infrastructure. While officials…
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Thousands Gather for First Anniversary of Serbia Train Station Disaster
Overview of the Anniversary Gathering On the first anniversary of the fatal Serbian train station collapse, tens of thousands of mourners and demonstrators gathered to honor the victims and demand accountability. The memorial, held at the very site of the disaster, drew families, students, workers, and ordinary citizens united by grief and a shared call…
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Inheritance Strife: Why Family Bullying Over Wealth Is on the Rise
Why inheritance conflicts are escalating Conflicts over money and assets after a loved one’s death have shifted from taboo topics to a pressing social concern. Inheritance bullying—where relatives manipulate, pressure, or exploit vulnerable family members to gain a larger share of an estate—has become increasingly common. Experts point to a mix of rising wealth gaps,…
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EU urged to intervene as two Kenyan activists allegedly abducted in Uganda
Background Civil society organizations in Kenya have turned to the European Union for diplomatic intervention following the reported abduction of two Kenyan activists in Uganda about a month ago. The petition coalition, which includes Amnesty International and the Law Society of Kenya, argues that the case highlights broader concerns about human rights, safety for activists,…
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EU Urged to Intervene in Kenyan Activists’ Uganda Abduction Case
Background: Two Kenyan Activists Abducted in Uganda Civil society groups in Kenya have turned to the European Union, seeking international intervention following the alleged abduction of two Kenyan activists in Uganda about a month ago. The activists, part of a broader network of rights defenders, reportedly disappeared amid ongoing tensions over political dissent and civil…
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Missing Activists: Rights Groups Urge EU Sanctions on Uganda Over Disappearances
Coalition Calls for Stronger Action as Activists Vanish In a developing moment for regional human rights advocacy, a coalition of civil society groups and defenders has pressed the European Union to suspend funding to the Ugandan government. The demand follows renewed concerns about the disappearances of Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, whose fate…
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Calls for EU Action as Missing Kenyan Activists Highlight Uganda Accountability
Rising concern over the fate of missing activists As questions mount about the fate of Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, a broad coalition of civil society groups and human rights defenders is pressing the European Union to act. The missing-activist case has become a touchstone for broader fears about political repression and the…
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Missing activists: Rights groups push EU sanctions on Uganda over disappearances
Rights groups escalate pressure as activists remain missing As fear and frustration mount over the disappearance of Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, a broad coalition of civil society organizations and human rights defenders is turning up the heat on international backers. The group has formally petitioned the European Union to suspend funding to…
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Training 16 Defenders: Local Impact Through the NGO Forum and African Commission
Unlocking Local Impact: Training 16 Defenders with the NGO Forum and the African Commission Across Africa, human rights defenders play a vital role in advancing justice and dignity for all. From protecting freedom of expression and association to holding governments accountable and pushing for gender equality, defenders are at the frontline of change. Recent efforts…
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EU-Philippines Meet to strengthen Good Governance, Rule of Law and Human Rights in Brussels
EU-Philippines Fifth Subcommittee Meeting Focuses on Governance, Rule of Law, and Human Rights The European Union and the Republic of the Philippines held their Fifth Subcommittee Meeting on Good Governance, Rule of Law, and Human Rights in Brussels on 6 October, under the long‑standing EU-Philippines Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA). The gathering was co‑chaired by…