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The Human Rights Situation in Sudan and the EU strategy

Against the backdrop of one of the world’s fastest-escalating humanitarian crises, the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights and Subcommittee on Development convened a joint hearing to assess Sudan’s deteriorating human rights situation and the European Union’s strategic response. Bringing together EU officials, UN representatives, and civil society experts, the session underscored the scale of atrocities committed since the outbreak of conflict in 2023 and highlighted the urgent need for a coordinated, well-resourced, and rights-centred EU approach.

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Trapped in Transit: Libya and the Road of No Return to Europe

This article examines the human rights abuses faced by migrants in Libya and the broader role of EU-Libya cooperation in migration control. It highlights arbitrary detention, torture, sexual violence, and exploitative conditions endured by migrants along the Central Mediterranean route. The piece argues for a reassessment of EU policies to ensure migration management does not enable serious human rights violations.

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How Russia Tries To Steal Elections

This article explores the methods Russia has used to interfere in elections across countries such as the United States, France, Moldova, and Georgia. It highlights tactics including disinformation, cyberattacks, hack-and-leak operations, and political influence aimed at weakening democratic systems. The piece argues that stronger public awareness and resilient institutions are essential to counter such interference.

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European Case Studies on the Use of Facial Recognition Technologies

Facial recognition technologies are increasingly used across Europe for security purposes, but they raise serious human rights concerns related to privacy, discrimination, and mass surveillance. Cases such as Hungary’s use of FRT at protests and Clearview AI’s unlawful data practices highlight how these systems can be misused. Despite existing legal frameworks, gaps in enforcement continue to expose individuals to rights violations.

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The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Rules: How They Advance Human Rights Protection and What Is The Omnibus

The European Union’s corporate sustainability rules are at risk of being weakened by the European Commission through the proposed Omnibus Simplification Package, which seeks to amend regulations to enhance competitiveness. This approach includes leveraging sustainability regulations in trade negotiations with the United States, promising reduced administrative burdens and flexibility on import fees related to carbon emissions. Such moves threaten the original aim of these regulations, which is to incorporate environmental and social considerations into business strategies. The article discusses the nature of EU corporate sustainability rules, their potential to advance human rights, and the implications of the Omnibus Package on progress made thus far.

Police present at a Palestinian solidarity protest in Manchester, United Kingdom, June 2024. Photo Source: © Mylo Kaye on Pexels.
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Racial Violence in the UK: Product of Imperial Legacy, Political Complicity, and Digital Misinformation and Hate

Last summer, the UK experienced episodes of riots after the fatal stabbing of three young girls in Southport. Misinformation quickly circulated, falsely implicating a Muslim asylum seeker in the crime (Marchant, 2025). Earlier this year, in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, following allegations that two Romanian teenagers had sexually assaulted a girl, a far-right mob targeted ethnic minorities (Telford & Page, 2025). These incidents are not isolated but reflect broader and ongoing issues of Islamophobia and xenophobia in the UK.

6th GHRD International Film Festival: Human Trafficking Edition
Submission Deadline: 9th August 2026
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