Now playing Next world news Euroviews. Love in the time of coronavirus: why our lives in crisis should foster empathy for refugees ǀ View At present, being in exile from my homeland of Canada (which has virtually shut its borders), feeling cut off from my loved ones overseas, gripped by anxiety for their well-being as well as my own, I have a new and visceral appreciation for the experiences of people caught up in catastrophes. 24/03/2020
Now playing Next Hungary Euroviews. Hungarians should be rising to the challenge of the coronavirus outbreak in spite of Orbán ǀ View The Orbán government's response to the coronavirus outbreak is not surprising given its track record over the last decade. But now is the time for Hungarians to seize the moment and take matters into their own hands. 21/03/2020
Now playing Next China China is 'running a campaign of intimidation' against Uighur diaspora They say the intimidation is 'unparalleled and illegal'. 21/02/2020
Now playing Next Turkey Euroviews. The “Buyukada 10” are falsely accused on terror charges. Justice in Turkey must prevail ǀ View This week, I will be in Istanbul for the verdict in the case of Taner and the “Buyukada 10.” If found guilty of “membership of a terrorist organisation,” they could face up to 15 years behind bars. 14/02/2020
Now playing Next Turkey Euroviews. “We can’t complain.” How Turkey is leading a crackdown at home as its tanks roll into Syria ǀ View The extent of the latest crackdown on civil liberties in Turkey, in the context of the military offensive, raises serious concern that authorities are now using war in northern Syria as a pretext to further crush dissent and inflict fear. 01/11/2019
Now playing Next Bulgaria Euroviews. The Bulgarian government wants to end scrutiny of its human rights abuses. We can't let them ǀ View I have notified the relevant authorities at the United Nations about what is taking place in Bulgaria. Activities of this type directed against human rights defenders have no place in a rule of law state, let alone an EU state. 03/10/2019
Now playing Next Europe News The Brief: Human rights organisation puts pressure on EU Amnesty International accuses the EU of practicing double standards when it comes to the countries they are publicly critical of. 26/09/2019
Now playing Next Europe News 'We are seeing a push back on human rights' LGBTQ and women's rights are particularly targeted in the current proliferation of hate speech and backsliding on human rights in the world. This is acknowledged by the EU Special Representative for Human Rights, appointed in March, that explained his priorities to MEPs. 16/09/2019
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Now playing Next United Kingdom Euroviews. As students return to universities, it’s time we talked candidly about rape ǀ View As universities across Europe prepare open their doors for a new term, student Cara Balen warns of the danger of not recognising the importance of sexual consent on campus and beyond. 04/09/2019
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. Why we should feel hopeful after the EU elections ǀ View Despite all the challenges facing our newly elected MEPs, I am hopeful that a freer, fairer Europe is in reach. In last week’s elections, Europeans came out and voted in greater numbers than at any time in the last 20 years, and many campaigns were driven by young people who made their voices heard. 04/06/2019
Now playing Next Turkey Euroviews. Turkey – the world’s largest prison for journalists ǀ View It is outrageous to think that journalists like Erdem are being held in prisons just for doing their jobs. It is shocking to know that many have been convicted in show trials using fabricated evidence and trumped up charges. 06/05/2019
Now playing Next Poland Euroviews. When Polish judges become human rights defenders ǀ View In a significant move today, the European Commission launched an infringement procedure to protect judges in Poland from political control. [...] By failing to protect judges from political interference, the country’s disciplinary regime [...] threatens the functioning of the EU as a whole. 04/04/2019
Now playing Next no comment 'Honk for human rights': NGO protests by Saudi embassy in Paris Saudi women's rights activists Loujain al-Hathloul, Iman al-Nafjan and Aziza al -Yousef were arrested in May 2018 but have yet to be presented with any charges. 09/03/2019
Now playing Next Denmark Outdated laws let rapists act with impunity in Denmark: report Despite Denmark’s image as a land of gender equality, the reality for women is starkly different, with shockingly high levels of impunity for sexual violence, according to Amnesty International. 05/03/2019
Now playing Next Saudi Arabia Euroviews. The world has not forgotten about Saudi women behind bars ǀ View The European Parliament agreed a resolution condemning the detention and torture of women activists in Saudi Arabia. Now is the time for action. The world should not turn its back on wrongfully imprisoned women like Eman Al Nafjan. 14/02/2019
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. The EU’s policies in the central Mediterranean are all at sea | View Keen to block migration, European governments invented a work-around to circumvent their legal obligations: they gave the Libyan Coast Guard support to intercept people at sea and return them to Libya. 18/01/2019
Now playing Next Egypt Euroviews. Egypt - EU partnership: oppressors and their friends | View Europe’s leaders have professed their commitment to working for the common interests of Egyptians and Europeans, including speaking out in defence of human rights. But it’s far from clear how this definition of common interest is being extended to ordinary Egyptians. 19/12/2018
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. Rights under threat in Europe | View Across Europe, emboldened groups advocate hate and discrimination, levering themselves into mainstream politics. Meanwhile, established political parties are absorbing their ideas and parroting their hateful rhetoric. 10/12/2018
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. A wave of women fighting rape across Europe | View On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, it is timely to pay homage to the women who keep fighting for their unequivocal right to autonomy over their own bodies. 25/11/2018