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European Media Freedom Act will do little to keep up independent journalism in Hungary analysis Under the umbrella of the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), thirteen journalists, press freedom, and civil society organizations are calling the EU institutes and the governments of member states to impose greater transparency on the media and their relations with political decision-makers and economic players.
CEDAW Committee: German climate policy is not gender just Analysis A lack of climate protection in Germany violates the rights of women and vulnerable groups worldwide. This has been criticised by the CEDAW Review Committee. By Birte Rodenberg
The global south’s debt crisis is thwarting climate ambition Analysis Many climate-vulnerable countries cannot invest in low-carbon development unless they are offered debt relief. Policymakers must agree to reform the debt architecture and provide more concessional finance. By Maria Fernanda Espinosa and Rishikesh Ram Bhandary
75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Committed to a Peaceful Solution in the Middle East Presidents' column The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted seventy-five years ago this week. In view of the crimes committed in Germany’s name and the Shoah, this anniversary presents the country with a particular challenge in this post-October 7 world. By Imme Scholz
Anne Klein Women’s Award 2024 to Yuliya Sporysh Press release The Anne Klein Women’s Award will go to the Ukrainian feminist and women’s rights activist Yuliya Sporysh in 2024.
Short biography Yuliya Sporysh Biography Yuliya Sporysh is a Ukrainian feminist, mother of three, PhD sociologist, and founder of the NGO “Girls”. Her feminist mission is to empower vulnerable groups and promote positive social change in Ukraine.
Reasons given by the jury: Anne Klein Women’s Award 2024 Honor The Ukrainian feminist and women’s rights activist Yuliya Sporysh is to receive the Anne Klein Women’s Award 2024.