@khme.bsky.social
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🤝 In 2024, ECNL and @discord.com initiated an ambitious pilot to evaluate the Framework for Meaningful Engagement, a new approach to engaging civil society and affected communities in AI development developed by ECNL and SocietyInside.
Discover the key highlights⤵️
ecnl.org/news/theory-...
Discover the key highlights⤵️
ecnl.org/news/theory-...
June 26, 2025 at 8:41 AM
🤝 In 2024, ECNL and @discord.com initiated an ambitious pilot to evaluate the Framework for Meaningful Engagement, a new approach to engaging civil society and affected communities in AI development developed by ECNL and SocietyInside.
Discover the key highlights⤵️
ecnl.org/news/theory-...
Discover the key highlights⤵️
ecnl.org/news/theory-...
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🚨 #Armenia is to expand biometric #surveillance in public spaces! 🇦🇲
👁️ From August, new law will grant authorities 24/7 access to real-time feeds from #FacialRecognition cameras installed on public buildings.
▶️ Read the details in the latest #CSOMeter update:
csometer.info/updates/arme...
👁️ From August, new law will grant authorities 24/7 access to real-time feeds from #FacialRecognition cameras installed on public buildings.
▶️ Read the details in the latest #CSOMeter update:
csometer.info/updates/arme...
June 11, 2025 at 11:34 AM
🚨 #Armenia is to expand biometric #surveillance in public spaces! 🇦🇲
👁️ From August, new law will grant authorities 24/7 access to real-time feeds from #FacialRecognition cameras installed on public buildings.
▶️ Read the details in the latest #CSOMeter update:
csometer.info/updates/arme...
👁️ From August, new law will grant authorities 24/7 access to real-time feeds from #FacialRecognition cameras installed on public buildings.
▶️ Read the details in the latest #CSOMeter update:
csometer.info/updates/arme...
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📣 Have your say!
In her upcoming report, @unsrapporteurfoaa.bsky.social is looking into how shrinking global funding & attacks on foreign-funded groups are harming #CivilSociety.
🗨️ Share your experiences & solutions — especially locally led ones.
DDL: 16 June
▶️ www.ohchr.org/en/calls-for...
In her upcoming report, @unsrapporteurfoaa.bsky.social is looking into how shrinking global funding & attacks on foreign-funded groups are harming #CivilSociety.
🗨️ Share your experiences & solutions — especially locally led ones.
DDL: 16 June
▶️ www.ohchr.org/en/calls-for...
May 29, 2025 at 10:43 AM
📣 Have your say!
In her upcoming report, @unsrapporteurfoaa.bsky.social is looking into how shrinking global funding & attacks on foreign-funded groups are harming #CivilSociety.
🗨️ Share your experiences & solutions — especially locally led ones.
DDL: 16 June
▶️ www.ohchr.org/en/calls-for...
In her upcoming report, @unsrapporteurfoaa.bsky.social is looking into how shrinking global funding & attacks on foreign-funded groups are harming #CivilSociety.
🗨️ Share your experiences & solutions — especially locally led ones.
DDL: 16 June
▶️ www.ohchr.org/en/calls-for...
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This morning, in 🇭🇺 Budapest, Pécs and Miskolc -
As civil society faces its darkest moment yet, our NGO coalition sends a message to Hungarians:
❤️We are created for you
❤️We are here for you
❤️We are staying here for you
As civil society faces its darkest moment yet, our NGO coalition sends a message to Hungarians:
❤️We are created for you
❤️We are here for you
❤️We are staying here for you
May 16, 2025 at 5:58 AM
This morning, in 🇭🇺 Budapest, Pécs and Miskolc -
As civil society faces its darkest moment yet, our NGO coalition sends a message to Hungarians:
❤️We are created for you
❤️We are here for you
❤️We are staying here for you
As civil society faces its darkest moment yet, our NGO coalition sends a message to Hungarians:
❤️We are created for you
❤️We are here for you
❤️We are staying here for you
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📣 Algorithmic Gatekeepers: Human Rights Impact on #LLM content moderation
Our latest report dives into the rising use of LLMs in content moderation, such as flagging, removing, detecting behaviours, and asks how we can use these models responsibly to reduce harms.
▶️ ecnl.org/publications...
Our latest report dives into the rising use of LLMs in content moderation, such as flagging, removing, detecting behaviours, and asks how we can use these models responsibly to reduce harms.
▶️ ecnl.org/publications...
April 15, 2025 at 10:41 AM
📣 Algorithmic Gatekeepers: Human Rights Impact on #LLM content moderation
Our latest report dives into the rising use of LLMs in content moderation, such as flagging, removing, detecting behaviours, and asks how we can use these models responsibly to reduce harms.
▶️ ecnl.org/publications...
Our latest report dives into the rising use of LLMs in content moderation, such as flagging, removing, detecting behaviours, and asks how we can use these models responsibly to reduce harms.
▶️ ecnl.org/publications...
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The Hungarian government tabled a “foreign agent” law.
💬 Civil society labeled sovereignty threats
💸 All foreign funding triggers fines, 25x the amount received
👁️ Powers to a government-controlled agency to surveil, stigmatise, sanction NGOs, even those 🇪🇺-funded.
🇷🇺 Kremlin's playbook in Budapest 🇭🇺
💬 Civil society labeled sovereignty threats
💸 All foreign funding triggers fines, 25x the amount received
👁️ Powers to a government-controlled agency to surveil, stigmatise, sanction NGOs, even those 🇪🇺-funded.
🇷🇺 Kremlin's playbook in Budapest 🇭🇺
May 14, 2025 at 9:44 AM
The Hungarian government tabled a “foreign agent” law.
💬 Civil society labeled sovereignty threats
💸 All foreign funding triggers fines, 25x the amount received
👁️ Powers to a government-controlled agency to surveil, stigmatise, sanction NGOs, even those 🇪🇺-funded.
🇷🇺 Kremlin's playbook in Budapest 🇭🇺
💬 Civil society labeled sovereignty threats
💸 All foreign funding triggers fines, 25x the amount received
👁️ Powers to a government-controlled agency to surveil, stigmatise, sanction NGOs, even those 🇪🇺-funded.
🇷🇺 Kremlin's playbook in Budapest 🇭🇺
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Less than 40% of voters cast their ballot last time Cambridgeshire went to the polls to choose a new Mayor and County Council.
The upcoming elections are critical for the future of transport in the region.
Make sure you use your vote on 1 May.
tinyurl.com/transport-manifesto
The upcoming elections are critical for the future of transport in the region.
Make sure you use your vote on 1 May.
tinyurl.com/transport-manifesto
April 22, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Less than 40% of voters cast their ballot last time Cambridgeshire went to the polls to choose a new Mayor and County Council.
The upcoming elections are critical for the future of transport in the region.
Make sure you use your vote on 1 May.
tinyurl.com/transport-manifesto
The upcoming elections are critical for the future of transport in the region.
Make sure you use your vote on 1 May.
tinyurl.com/transport-manifesto
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NEW: 330+ NGOs urge EU leaders to make a bold commitment to strengthen and defend democracy in the next MFF by increasing the CERV budget.
Read the letter 👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
#CommitToDemocracy #FundCivilSociety
Read the letter 👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
#CommitToDemocracy #FundCivilSociety
April 3, 2025 at 12:07 PM
NEW: 330+ NGOs urge EU leaders to make a bold commitment to strengthen and defend democracy in the next MFF by increasing the CERV budget.
Read the letter 👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
#CommitToDemocracy #FundCivilSociety
Read the letter 👇
civic-forum.eu/publications...
#CommitToDemocracy #FundCivilSociety
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🛡️ How can we translate the EU's new legal safeguards into real-world protection of journalists?
👉 Read ECNL's @therealfranfanu.bsky.social explain the EU #AntiSLAPP Directive in this new Reporters Shield blog!
#SLAPP #PublicParticipation #MediaFreedom
www.reporters-shield.org/news/news-eu...
👉 Read ECNL's @therealfranfanu.bsky.social explain the EU #AntiSLAPP Directive in this new Reporters Shield blog!
#SLAPP #PublicParticipation #MediaFreedom
www.reporters-shield.org/news/news-eu...
Stopping SLAPPs: How Adopting the EU’s Anti-SLAPP Directive Could Protect Investigative Journalists Across the Continent - Reporters Shield
Gazeta Wyborcza is one of Poland’s largest and most influential daily newspapers, founded in 1989 as the first independent newspaper in the country after the fall of communism. The newspaper is known ...
www.reporters-shield.org
April 4, 2025 at 8:27 AM
🛡️ How can we translate the EU's new legal safeguards into real-world protection of journalists?
👉 Read ECNL's @therealfranfanu.bsky.social explain the EU #AntiSLAPP Directive in this new Reporters Shield blog!
#SLAPP #PublicParticipation #MediaFreedom
www.reporters-shield.org/news/news-eu...
👉 Read ECNL's @therealfranfanu.bsky.social explain the EU #AntiSLAPP Directive in this new Reporters Shield blog!
#SLAPP #PublicParticipation #MediaFreedom
www.reporters-shield.org/news/news-eu...
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🚨 Across the #EU, CSOs are coming under increasing pressure. We joined forces w/ 8 European organisations to create #MACS, a 🆕 monitoring tool to provide evidence on:
🟡 emerging trends;
🔴 early warnings;
🔵 how national laws may breach EU law.
💡 Find out more how MACS works: ecnl.org/macs
🟡 emerging trends;
🔴 early warnings;
🔵 how national laws may breach EU law.
💡 Find out more how MACS works: ecnl.org/macs
March 27, 2025 at 12:53 PM
🚨 Across the #EU, CSOs are coming under increasing pressure. We joined forces w/ 8 European organisations to create #MACS, a 🆕 monitoring tool to provide evidence on:
🟡 emerging trends;
🔴 early warnings;
🔵 how national laws may breach EU law.
💡 Find out more how MACS works: ecnl.org/macs
🟡 emerging trends;
🔴 early warnings;
🔵 how national laws may breach EU law.
💡 Find out more how MACS works: ecnl.org/macs
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⛔ How NOT to regulate lobbying - lessons from #Slovakia
Can you imagine having no regulation of business lobbying, but labelling civil society organisations who engage with lawmakers as lobbyists?
New amendments in Slovakia are an attack on #PublicParticipation:
Can you imagine having no regulation of business lobbying, but labelling civil society organisations who engage with lawmakers as lobbyists?
New amendments in Slovakia are an attack on #PublicParticipation:
Slovakia: Corporations unregulated while active citizens labelled as lobbyists
The amended “foreign agents” law is back on the table, this time masked as a lobbying law exclusively applicable to civil society organisations.
ecnl.org
March 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
⛔ How NOT to regulate lobbying - lessons from #Slovakia
Can you imagine having no regulation of business lobbying, but labelling civil society organisations who engage with lawmakers as lobbyists?
New amendments in Slovakia are an attack on #PublicParticipation:
Can you imagine having no regulation of business lobbying, but labelling civil society organisations who engage with lawmakers as lobbyists?
New amendments in Slovakia are an attack on #PublicParticipation:
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❗ The EU's new #AML/#CFT package will significantly impact the nonprofit sector.
This week over 30 people joined us to explore the effects on CSOs' activities and obligations.
Together w/ @philea.bsky.social, we detailed the key insights and concerns in this new report: ecnl.org/news/unpacki...
This week over 30 people joined us to explore the effects on CSOs' activities and obligations.
Together w/ @philea.bsky.social, we detailed the key insights and concerns in this new report: ecnl.org/news/unpacki...
March 21, 2025 at 1:13 PM
❗ The EU's new #AML/#CFT package will significantly impact the nonprofit sector.
This week over 30 people joined us to explore the effects on CSOs' activities and obligations.
Together w/ @philea.bsky.social, we detailed the key insights and concerns in this new report: ecnl.org/news/unpacki...
This week over 30 people joined us to explore the effects on CSOs' activities and obligations.
Together w/ @philea.bsky.social, we detailed the key insights and concerns in this new report: ecnl.org/news/unpacki...
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🚀 Today, we’re thrilled to launch the #OpenGovChallenge Awards!
🏆 This global recognition is set to celebrate bold, innovative #opengov initiatives that are advancing transparency, civic participation, and accountability.
🏆 This global recognition is set to celebrate bold, innovative #opengov initiatives that are advancing transparency, civic participation, and accountability.
March 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
🚀 Today, we’re thrilled to launch the #OpenGovChallenge Awards!
🏆 This global recognition is set to celebrate bold, innovative #opengov initiatives that are advancing transparency, civic participation, and accountability.
🏆 This global recognition is set to celebrate bold, innovative #opengov initiatives that are advancing transparency, civic participation, and accountability.
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The @commissionerhr.bsky.social shouts out on 10 elements "essential for a human rights roadmap for a just, lasting and effective peace" for #Ukraine, "drawing on international law, global best practice and own experience."
To be integrated in any peace-related efforts by @coe.int member states.
To be integrated in any peace-related efforts by @coe.int member states.
Human rights should be an integral part of any peace talks on Ukraine. Read my latest Shout-out 👇
bit.ly/41VdfYT
bit.ly/41VdfYT
March 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The @commissionerhr.bsky.social shouts out on 10 elements "essential for a human rights roadmap for a just, lasting and effective peace" for #Ukraine, "drawing on international law, global best practice and own experience."
To be integrated in any peace-related efforts by @coe.int member states.
To be integrated in any peace-related efforts by @coe.int member states.
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The announced cuts to UK aid risk "the closure of programs supporting marginalised communities facing poverty, conflict and climate change." Our Chief Executive, Kate Newman, has signed an open letter organised by @bondngo.bsky.social opposing this move.
Move to cut UK aid will “destroy Labour’s legacy on international development” say NGO leaders in letter to PM and Treasury | Bond
138 leaders of NGOs from across the UK, including Save the Children UK, Oxfam GB, World Vision UK, ONE, Christian Aid, Action Aid UK, Islamic Relief,
www.bond.org.uk
February 28, 2025 at 9:57 AM
The announced cuts to UK aid risk "the closure of programs supporting marginalised communities facing poverty, conflict and climate change." Our Chief Executive, Kate Newman, has signed an open letter organised by @bondngo.bsky.social opposing this move.
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“If the European Union doesn’t stand up for the cause and work through more sustainable mechanisms for partnership … it will not be able to deliver its own goals,” @ecnl.bsky.social @khme.bsky.social www.politico.eu/article/usai...
USAID freeze opens door to Russian influence in Eastern Europe
Cuts to aid from Washington could dramatically strengthen Moscow’s hand in the region and jeopardize Europe’s security interests.
www.politico.eu
February 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM
“If the European Union doesn’t stand up for the cause and work through more sustainable mechanisms for partnership … it will not be able to deliver its own goals,” @ecnl.bsky.social @khme.bsky.social www.politico.eu/article/usai...
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❗ The USAID freeze threatens CSOs worldwide & risks creating space for greater Russian influence in Eastern Europe. In this @politico.eu article, ECNL’s Executive Director, @khme.bsky.social urges the EU to invest in civil society for its own security.
👉 https://buff.ly/41BJWcP
👉 https://buff.ly/41BJWcP
February 27, 2025 at 10:54 AM
❗ The USAID freeze threatens CSOs worldwide & risks creating space for greater Russian influence in Eastern Europe. In this @politico.eu article, ECNL’s Executive Director, @khme.bsky.social urges the EU to invest in civil society for its own security.
👉 https://buff.ly/41BJWcP
👉 https://buff.ly/41BJWcP
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💡 #ECNLatRightsCon - 25 February 2025.
Hello! We are kicking off ECNL's first day at the 13th @rightscon.org in Taipei, Taiwan with incredible sessions that delve into the realm of #AI governance! #RightsCon #RightsCon2025
Hello! We are kicking off ECNL's first day at the 13th @rightscon.org in Taipei, Taiwan with incredible sessions that delve into the realm of #AI governance! #RightsCon #RightsCon2025
February 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
💡 #ECNLatRightsCon - 25 February 2025.
Hello! We are kicking off ECNL's first day at the 13th @rightscon.org in Taipei, Taiwan with incredible sessions that delve into the realm of #AI governance! #RightsCon #RightsCon2025
Hello! We are kicking off ECNL's first day at the 13th @rightscon.org in Taipei, Taiwan with incredible sessions that delve into the realm of #AI governance! #RightsCon #RightsCon2025
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"Across Europe and Central Asia, govts are using anti-LGBTI rhetoric to justify restrictions on free speech, civil society and fair elections. ... What begins as an attack on LGBTI rights rapidly grows into a wider assault on the rights and freedoms of all individuals in society." 👇
LGBTQ+ people are increasingly scapegoated by far-right politicians pushing a conservative agenda, leading to growing violence, an NGO report published today stated.
Fundamental rights of LGBTQ+ eroding as they’re weaponized by conservative forces
Attacks against LGBTQ+ people are becoming “the testing ground for laws that erode democracy itself,” NGO’s executive director says.
www.politico.eu
February 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
"Across Europe and Central Asia, govts are using anti-LGBTI rhetoric to justify restrictions on free speech, civil society and fair elections. ... What begins as an attack on LGBTI rights rapidly grows into a wider assault on the rights and freedoms of all individuals in society." 👇
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🤝 Join us at the 13th @rightscon.org in Taipei, organised by @accessnow.org , the largest global summit on #HumanRights in the #digital age! #RightsCon2025
👋 Find out where to find ECNL, and come say hi! https://buff.ly/4hYs9mt
👋 Find out where to find ECNL, and come say hi! https://buff.ly/4hYs9mt
February 17, 2025 at 9:44 AM
🤝 Join us at the 13th @rightscon.org in Taipei, organised by @accessnow.org , the largest global summit on #HumanRights in the #digital age! #RightsCon2025
👋 Find out where to find ECNL, and come say hi! https://buff.ly/4hYs9mt
👋 Find out where to find ECNL, and come say hi! https://buff.ly/4hYs9mt
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📣 Don't miss it! — The OGP community is invited to co-create the agenda for the 2025 OGP Global Summit in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain 🇪🇸, from October 7 to 9.
✅ Vote on topics & propose new ones
✅ Refine ideas with comments & suggestions
✅ Apply to speak or organize sessions
👉 ogpspain2025.consider.it
✅ Vote on topics & propose new ones
✅ Refine ideas with comments & suggestions
✅ Apply to speak or organize sessions
👉 ogpspain2025.consider.it
February 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
📣 Don't miss it! — The OGP community is invited to co-create the agenda for the 2025 OGP Global Summit in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain 🇪🇸, from October 7 to 9.
✅ Vote on topics & propose new ones
✅ Refine ideas with comments & suggestions
✅ Apply to speak or organize sessions
👉 ogpspain2025.consider.it
✅ Vote on topics & propose new ones
✅ Refine ideas with comments & suggestions
✅ Apply to speak or organize sessions
👉 ogpspain2025.consider.it
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👏 An inspiring message of solidarity from @opengovpart.bsky.social !
As recent shifts in funding have serious impacts on #OpenGov reforms, OGP steps up with a proactive response to recommit to shared values and mobilise diverse support for the community.
www.opengovpartnership.org/news/sustain...
As recent shifts in funding have serious impacts on #OpenGov reforms, OGP steps up with a proactive response to recommit to shared values and mobilise diverse support for the community.
www.opengovpartnership.org/news/sustain...
Sustaining Open Government through Uncertain TImes - Open Government Partnership
Dear friends and colleagues, We understand that many of us are confronting a moment of deep uncertainty, anxiety, and pain. We recognize and share in your concerns as our community of committed govern...
www.opengovpartnership.org
February 14, 2025 at 10:32 AM
👏 An inspiring message of solidarity from @opengovpart.bsky.social !
As recent shifts in funding have serious impacts on #OpenGov reforms, OGP steps up with a proactive response to recommit to shared values and mobilise diverse support for the community.
www.opengovpartnership.org/news/sustain...
As recent shifts in funding have serious impacts on #OpenGov reforms, OGP steps up with a proactive response to recommit to shared values and mobilise diverse support for the community.
www.opengovpartnership.org/news/sustain...
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🆕 New report: over half of CSOs on the move face barriers to financial services.
💡 Key findings from our survey on CSOs in exile:
🔴 more than 50% struggled to open a bank account;
🔴1 in 3 with an account experienced issues when sending/receiving funds.
Read the report and our recommendations:
💡 Key findings from our survey on CSOs in exile:
🔴 more than 50% struggled to open a bank account;
🔴1 in 3 with an account experienced issues when sending/receiving funds.
Read the report and our recommendations:
Access to financial services for CSOs on the move: insights and recommendations
Survey results show that over half of CSOs on the move face difficulties accessing financial services.
buff.ly
February 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🆕 New report: over half of CSOs on the move face barriers to financial services.
💡 Key findings from our survey on CSOs in exile:
🔴 more than 50% struggled to open a bank account;
🔴1 in 3 with an account experienced issues when sending/receiving funds.
Read the report and our recommendations:
💡 Key findings from our survey on CSOs in exile:
🔴 more than 50% struggled to open a bank account;
🔴1 in 3 with an account experienced issues when sending/receiving funds.
Read the report and our recommendations: