In today's digital age, hate speech and online intolerance have become pervasive issues, affecting communities and lives worldwide. To delve deeper into this phenomenon, our podcast "Zooming in on Hate," recently interviewed Arun Mansukhani, a clinical psychologist based in Spain. In this insightful conversation, Arun shared valuable perspectives on the psychology behind intolerance and offered strategies to combat it effectively.
Read MoreOn Tuesday 6th February we successfully delivered our workshop ‘Disinformation on Elections: tools to navigate the social media landscape’. We are pleased to have been hosted at the first series of Activist Lab at Justice and Peace. Our session was designed with a dual purpose. Participants got acquainted with the disinformation landscape concerning elections and human rights as well as learned practical tools that helped them to navigate the online environment effectively and critically.
Read MoreWe are joined by Thaeer Muhreez, a Syrian filmmaker, and one of the countless individuals whose life took an unexpected turn in the wake of the Syrian civil war. His story is one of resilience and survival. Thaeer was on the brink of a major career breakthrough, securing funding for a new film project when the civil war erupted. He found himself in the eye of a storm, which forced him to abandon his dreams and confront the harsh reality of conflict. With rebel groups marking him for death, Thaeer realised that he was not just leaving Damascus; he was leaving Syria.
Read MoreIn this episode, we are coping with climate change. As we all know, the data display a grim picture of the extent of the emergency. Grassroots, small-scale and local solutions like the one created by Peter van Wingerden, might prove to be the solution. Peter is Dutch and he got concerned about the sea level rise that will impact his country. That’s why he came up with the idea of the Floating farm, the first farm in the world built on the water, in the harbour of Rotterdam. The farm offers space for 40 cows and is a great example of a sustainable and circular economy.
Read MoreSlovakia, a country known for its conservative values, finds itself grappling with the recognition and acceptance of minority groups. In the midst of this social landscape, Martin Kováč, a devoted priest at the Old Catholic Church, emerges as a voice of compassion and progress. He sheds light on the challenges his church faces in its pursuit of inclusivity, painting a picture of the arduous journey that lies ahead.
Read MoreJoin us at "Threats to our democracy - preventing the next Infodemic" on Friday, May 26th, as we tackle one of the most pressing issues facing European citizens today: the infodemic. During this session, we will delve into the multifaceted challenges that the infodemic brings to public life, including its impact on elections, health, migration policies, and more. Recognising the need for a proactive approach to mitigate the consequences, we aim to explore how we can protect the health and well-being of EU citizens in both online and offline environments.
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