Vanja Skoric
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❔How can #philanthropy better support civil society advocacy?
🔆This was one of the topics ECNL's @vanjasko.bsky.social discussed with leading thinkers, practitioners, and academics at this year's #TGLSummerAcademy. A big thank you to @thegoodlobby.bsky.social for organising the event!
🔆This was one of the topics ECNL's @vanjasko.bsky.social discussed with leading thinkers, practitioners, and academics at this year's #TGLSummerAcademy. A big thank you to @thegoodlobby.bsky.social for organising the event!
July 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
❔How can #philanthropy better support civil society advocacy?
🔆This was one of the topics ECNL's @vanjasko.bsky.social discussed with leading thinkers, practitioners, and academics at this year's #TGLSummerAcademy. A big thank you to @thegoodlobby.bsky.social for organising the event!
🔆This was one of the topics ECNL's @vanjasko.bsky.social discussed with leading thinkers, practitioners, and academics at this year's #TGLSummerAcademy. A big thank you to @thegoodlobby.bsky.social for organising the event!
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How to take a #HumanRights -based approach to #AI dev't and governance, centring on marginalised groups? Discuss with ECNL's @marle.bsky.social at the #AIforGood Summit:
📣 Panel: Operationalising human rights in AI
📅 11 July, 10:50 CET
Learn more: ➡️ aiforgood.itu.int/event/operat...
📣 Panel: Operationalising human rights in AI
📅 11 July, 10:50 CET
Learn more: ➡️ aiforgood.itu.int/event/operat...
Operationalizing human rights in AI: The need for a comprehensive framework
AI is rapidly reshaping societies, economies, and governance systems, offering significant opportunities for innovation and sustainable development. However, the design, development, deployment and go...
aiforgood.itu.int
July 11, 2025 at 8:05 AM
How to take a #HumanRights -based approach to #AI dev't and governance, centring on marginalised groups? Discuss with ECNL's @marle.bsky.social at the #AIforGood Summit:
📣 Panel: Operationalising human rights in AI
📅 11 July, 10:50 CET
Learn more: ➡️ aiforgood.itu.int/event/operat...
📣 Panel: Operationalising human rights in AI
📅 11 July, 10:50 CET
Learn more: ➡️ aiforgood.itu.int/event/operat...
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It sure seems like men are too emotional to run the most powerful country on earth!
June 5, 2025 at 8:17 PM
It sure seems like men are too emotional to run the most powerful country on earth!
How long before DT deports Musk? Days? Hours? 🍿🍿🍿
June 5, 2025 at 8:47 PM
How long before DT deports Musk? Days? Hours? 🍿🍿🍿
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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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🇲🇰 #GiveForGood: Konekt in #NorthMacedonia has launched a fundraising campaign for the families of victims of the nightclub fire in Kočani. Your support matters!
🫶 Go to the Op-op crowdfunding platform and donate today!
konekt.org.mk/en/donor-fun...
🫶 Go to the Op-op crowdfunding platform and donate today!
konekt.org.mk/en/donor-fun...
Philanthropic Fund for the families of the victims and affected by the fire in Kočani, North Macedonia – Konekt.org.mk
konekt.org.mk
March 31, 2025 at 7:15 AM
🇲🇰 #GiveForGood: Konekt in #NorthMacedonia has launched a fundraising campaign for the families of victims of the nightclub fire in Kočani. Your support matters!
🫶 Go to the Op-op crowdfunding platform and donate today!
konekt.org.mk/en/donor-fun...
🫶 Go to the Op-op crowdfunding platform and donate today!
konekt.org.mk/en/donor-fun...
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Trump’s first month in office, mapped. 📊🔍
An excellent breakdown of policies dismantling democracy, human rights, and stability.
💙💯 @chrischirp.bsky.social
#HumanRights #Democracy
An excellent breakdown of policies dismantling democracy, human rights, and stability.
💙💯 @chrischirp.bsky.social
#HumanRights #Democracy
March 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Trump’s first month in office, mapped. 📊🔍
An excellent breakdown of policies dismantling democracy, human rights, and stability.
💙💯 @chrischirp.bsky.social
#HumanRights #Democracy
An excellent breakdown of policies dismantling democracy, human rights, and stability.
💙💯 @chrischirp.bsky.social
#HumanRights #Democracy
Zelenskyy’s brave stance against WH puppets will go down in history as one of the greatest political roasts. He is, after all, a damn good comedian, too. Just watch him drop “Putin said 3 days ..” 🤘🤘🤘
March 1, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Zelenskyy’s brave stance against WH puppets will go down in history as one of the greatest political roasts. He is, after all, a damn good comedian, too. Just watch him drop “Putin said 3 days ..” 🤘🤘🤘
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This moment is going in the history books as the moment the US became irrelevant as a global power and ushered in the start of world war 3.
Zelenskyy exposed the traitors.
Zelenskyy exposed the traitors.
February 28, 2025 at 10:50 PM
This moment is going in the history books as the moment the US became irrelevant as a global power and ushered in the start of world war 3.
Zelenskyy exposed the traitors.
Zelenskyy exposed the traitors.
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NEW: @law360.bsky.social has created a *public* database of legal cases involving President Trump's executive orders and other actions. The data is searchable and sortable and will be updated regularly; links to coverage for subscribers.
Graphics by @benjayingly.com www.law360.com/trump-legal-...
Graphics by @benjayingly.com www.law360.com/trump-legal-...
February 25, 2025 at 10:54 PM
NEW: @law360.bsky.social has created a *public* database of legal cases involving President Trump's executive orders and other actions. The data is searchable and sortable and will be updated regularly; links to coverage for subscribers.
Graphics by @benjayingly.com www.law360.com/trump-legal-...
Graphics by @benjayingly.com www.law360.com/trump-legal-...
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Serbian authorities raided the offices of the fact-checking organization Center for Research, Transparency and Accountability in Belgrade citing "unsubstantiated claims of corruption about USAID made by Elon Musk and U.S. President Donald Trump as justification."
The International Fact-Checking Network condemns false claims and raid on CRTA in Serbia - Poynter
From person-to-person coaching and intensive hands-on seminars to interactive online courses and media reporting, Poynter helps journalists sharpen skills and elevate storytelling throughout their car...
www.poynter.org
February 26, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Serbian authorities raided the offices of the fact-checking organization Center for Research, Transparency and Accountability in Belgrade citing "unsubstantiated claims of corruption about USAID made by Elon Musk and U.S. President Donald Trump as justification."
“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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“But the email presented Americans with one of the other really perfect responses to fascism: ridicule.” 🙏
February 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
“But the email presented Americans with one of the other really perfect responses to fascism: ridicule.” 🙏
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There is no need for "dialog". DMA and DQA are laws, adopted in a democratic procedure. The Commission has to enforce them. That is not negotiable. End of story. #Sefkovic.
February 20, 2025 at 9:21 AM
There is no need for "dialog". DMA and DQA are laws, adopted in a democratic procedure. The Commission has to enforce them. That is not negotiable. End of story. #Sefkovic.
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Where Trump goes, Schoof follows
“The Netherlands is halting all aid in the areas of women's rights, gender equality, vocational and higher education, sports and culture. Aid in the areas of climate, civil society and multilateral cooperation is also being cut back significantly”
nos.nl/l/2556575
“The Netherlands is halting all aid in the areas of women's rights, gender equality, vocational and higher education, sports and culture. Aid in the areas of climate, civil society and multilateral cooperation is also being cut back significantly”
nos.nl/l/2556575
Bezuinigingen Klever bekend: alleen nog ontwikkelingshulp in direct Nederlands belang
Nederland stopt alle projecten op het gebied van vrouwenrechten, gendergelijkheid, beroeps- en hoger onderwijs en sport en cultuur.
nos.nl
February 20, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Where Trump goes, Schoof follows
“The Netherlands is halting all aid in the areas of women's rights, gender equality, vocational and higher education, sports and culture. Aid in the areas of climate, civil society and multilateral cooperation is also being cut back significantly”
nos.nl/l/2556575
“The Netherlands is halting all aid in the areas of women's rights, gender equality, vocational and higher education, sports and culture. Aid in the areas of climate, civil society and multilateral cooperation is also being cut back significantly”
nos.nl/l/2556575
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This is basically asteroid-impact fast.
February 21, 2025 at 3:38 AM
This is basically asteroid-impact fast.
Join @ecnl.bsky.social at RightsCon in Taipei, largest global summit on human rights in the digital age with stellar colleagues leading and contributing to discussions on our brighter (digital) future @marle.bsky.social karolina iwanska, @therealfranfanu.bsky.social : ecnl.org/news/where-f...
Where to find ECNL at RightsCon 2025?
Join us at the 13th edition of RightsCon in Taipei, the largest global summit on human rights in the digital age.
ecnl.org
February 17, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Join @ecnl.bsky.social at RightsCon in Taipei, largest global summit on human rights in the digital age with stellar colleagues leading and contributing to discussions on our brighter (digital) future @marle.bsky.social karolina iwanska, @therealfranfanu.bsky.social : ecnl.org/news/where-f...
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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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As Vance 'lectures' Europe on free speech, it is good to be reminded that the United States ranks 55 (!) on the World Press Freedom Index.
The top 10 countries are ALL in Europe.
#journalism #democracy #freepress
rsf.org/en/index
The top 10 countries are ALL in Europe.
#journalism #democracy #freepress
rsf.org/en/index
February 16, 2025 at 8:59 AM
As Vance 'lectures' Europe on free speech, it is good to be reminded that the United States ranks 55 (!) on the World Press Freedom Index.
The top 10 countries are ALL in Europe.
#journalism #democracy #freepress
rsf.org/en/index
The top 10 countries are ALL in Europe.
#journalism #democracy #freepress
rsf.org/en/index
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The EU must take the US’ withdrawal as leader of the free world as an opportunity to step into that role: to fund where USAID retreats, to hire talent, to boost its industry and defense, to step up and reinvigorate democratic leadership. Bring people along in this future vision
February 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
The EU must take the US’ withdrawal as leader of the free world as an opportunity to step into that role: to fund where USAID retreats, to hire talent, to boost its industry and defense, to step up and reinvigorate democratic leadership. Bring people along in this future vision
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✍ In their contribution to the Verfassungsblog symposium on ‘Musk, Power, and the EU', Prof. Alemanno and Jacquelyn Veraldi highlight potential mechanisms for dealing with US plutocratic power.
📰 Read the piece here: verfassungsblog.de/does-the-eu-...
@verfassungsblog.de @alemanno.bsky.social
📰 Read the piece here: verfassungsblog.de/does-the-eu-...
@verfassungsblog.de @alemanno.bsky.social
February 17, 2025 at 8:20 AM
✍ In their contribution to the Verfassungsblog symposium on ‘Musk, Power, and the EU', Prof. Alemanno and Jacquelyn Veraldi highlight potential mechanisms for dealing with US plutocratic power.
📰 Read the piece here: verfassungsblog.de/does-the-eu-...
@verfassungsblog.de @alemanno.bsky.social
📰 Read the piece here: verfassungsblog.de/does-the-eu-...
@verfassungsblog.de @alemanno.bsky.social
Coping with a toxic ex - time for a new EU’s polyamorous approach to foreign policy 💖
The US-Europe divorce: when your partner of the last 80 years leaves you, you need a new life strategy. Me @financialtimes.com on how Europe can cope alone, stick by Ukraine, stand up to US tech, and even grab some of its ex-spouse's assets on.ft.com/3QgpB7l
Can Europe get over its break-up with the US?
Divorce sucks but could be a chance to restart from a better place
on.ft.com
February 15, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Coping with a toxic ex - time for a new EU’s polyamorous approach to foreign policy 💖
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This didn't age very well! Commissioner McGrath replied to MEPs defending the AI Liability Directive on the same day the Commission decided to withdraw it! "Legal certainty regarding liability is important for reducing risks and encouraging businesses... to invest in AI."
February 13, 2025 at 9:41 AM
This didn't age very well! Commissioner McGrath replied to MEPs defending the AI Liability Directive on the same day the Commission decided to withdraw it! "Legal certainty regarding liability is important for reducing risks and encouraging businesses... to invest in AI."
We enter beyond cringe era👇
Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Georgia) has introduced a bill to "authorize the President to enter into negotiations to acquire Greenland"—and to rename Greenland as "Red, White, and Blueland."
“America is back and will soon be bigger than ever with the addition of Red, White, and Blueland,” Carter said.
“America is back and will soon be bigger than ever with the addition of Red, White, and Blueland,” Carter said.
February 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM
We enter beyond cringe era👇