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Join us, for a high-level event on democratic renewal with opening keynotes by European Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen and US Assistant Secretary for Democracy Lisa Peterson.
In recent years, the world has experienced an increase in democratic backsliding, authoritarian tendencies in many countries and rising hybrid influencing. To make democracy thrive in the world, there is a need for multilateral partnerships, which includes continued EU leadership and enhanced EU action. This event will provide a forum to discuss, among international leaders, civil society and policymakers, EU democracy support in the post-Covid recovery. It will discuss renewed multilateral approaches and partnerships, including transatlantic opportunities, to sustain democracy.
22nd EU-NGO Human Rights Forum- the impact of new technologies on human rights
The Forum comprised high-level plenaries as well as confidential interactive sessions where human rights defenders could share their testimonies and recommendations. As stated by the High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell in his opening speech:
It is about shaping a digital world where human rights are protected and respected. This is our joint endeavour .
The Forum addressed four main themes:
fundamental freedoms in the digital sphere;
engagement with the private sector;
combating online surveillance and protecting data privacy;
ensuring a human rights-based approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI).