Slovakia, 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.
Read MoreFootball is known as "the beautiful game", but issues such as racism, corruption, hate speech, and hooliganism threaten to tarnish its reputation. AKS ZŁY, a grassroots club in Warsaw, offers an inspiring example of positive change. The club's commitment to gender equality and inclusion has earned it a UEFA Grassroots Award, and its work demonstrates that football can be a powerful tool for social change.
Read MoreIn times of upheaval, when people are concerned or unsure about the future, disinformation tends to spread easily. However, several grassroots movements have been working tirelessly to combat conspiracies and disinformation in the online sphere, using a variety of methods from memes and shitposting, to spamming comments with kindness.
Read MoreIf you've been on TikTok, Twitter, Reddit, or Instagram in the past few months, you've probably seen people freaking out about the luxury fashion brand Balenciaga and their supposed involvement in claims of child sexualisation, even linking to a paedophile ring scandal…
Read MoreOn 24 February 2022, Russia launched a ground and aerial invasion of Ukraine that has killed more than 20,000 people, as of the beginning of December 2022. Almost immediately, Ukrainians started fleeing the country en masse. We wanted to understand what negative stereotypes and potentially xenophobic encounters and experiences a Ukrainian refugee might face in Western European countries.
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