On 19 November, the Higher Regional Court of Koblenz initiated a new trial concerning crimes committed under the Assad regime in Syria, which, for the first time, will examine the famine and siege of Yarmouk, a former Palestinian refugee camp in Damascus. The case concerns four alleged members of the Syrian militia “Free Palestine Movement” (FPM)...
Three years have passed since Law 20/2022 on Democratic Memory (hereinafter LMD) came into force on 21 October 2022. This law expands and updates the 2007 Historical Memory Law, adapting it to new social and political circumstances and to the recommendations made by the United Nations and other international organisations and NGOs. However, passing a law...
We are bringing the ‘Democracy Labs’ project to a close, an educational initiative developed in the province of Valencia with the aim of strengthening European democratic memory, encouraging critical thinking and promoting citizenship committed to democratic values and human rights. The project, developed in collaboration with the Provincial Council of Valencia, has provided a space...
The trial of former Congolese warlord Roger Lumbala Tshitenga began on 12 November and continued until 15 December 2025 before the Paris Assize Court in France. This prosecution, conducted under the principle of universal jurisdiction, represents a historic step towards justice for survivors of mass atrocities committed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). On...
The Minister for Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, Ángel Víctor Torres, presided over the inaugural meeting of the Council for Democratic Memory, a collegiate advisory body designed as a forum for memorial organisations and civil society to participate in the development of public policies on democratic memory. The Council was created in accordance with Law 20/2022...
There are judicial decisions that illuminate the dark corners of the world and force us to ask whether the law is still capable of containing human brutality. The recent judgment of the Swedish Court of Appeal is one of them: for the first time, a court has upheld a conviction for genocide based exclusively on...
Last Friday, December 12, as part of the activities linked to International Human Rights Day, the screening of the film “As Duas Casas de Xustiza” took place in Cambados, followed by an enriching discussion. The event was jointly organized by the Cambados City Council and FIBGAR, and brought together local residents, professionals from the social...
On December 10, on the occasion of International Human Rights Day, FIBGAR organized a commemorative event in Cambados, bringing together local authorities, residents, and representatives of various social organizations. The day, marked by solemnity and a strong commitment to the defense of fundamental rights, included a public gathering and a full reading of the Universal...
On International Anti-Corruption Day we stand with all those brave enough to report corruption and other wrongdoing that could seriously harm the public interest. Providing balanced and effective whistleblower protection is a key element both in the public and private sector. And VoiceGuard project is part of the solution. The VoiceGuard project is a pan-European support...
Every December 5th, the world celebrates International Volunteer Day, a moment to recognize the dedication, effort, and passion of those who give their time and talent to transform lives. At FIBGAR, this day holds a special meaning, reminding us that behind every project we carry out are volunteers committed to justice, freedom of expression, and...
