It is a pleasure to announce that the FIBGAR project, Memorízate has been selected to participate in the World Forum for Democracy 2023 (World Forum for Democracy) of the Council of Europe. This year's theme is Democracy = Peace? and will take place on November 6, 7 and 8 in Strasbourg. Thus, since...
November 2 is the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of press freedom and the safety of journalists worldwide. Journalists play a fundamental role in our society by keeping us informed, uncovering corruption and fighting for the truth. However, many of them face...
October 25 is a significant day in the European calendar. Since 2003, the Council of Europe and the European Commission have decided to celebrate the "European Day of Justice" on this date. This commemoration reminds us of the importance of justice, human rights and the constant struggle for a more just society. It serves as a...
Scientists at NASA's Goddars at NASA's Goddars Institute for Space Studies in New York have established that the northern hemisphere summer of 2023 was the hottest have established that the northern hemisphere summer of 2023 was the hottest since global temperature records have been kept since 1880. These figures have dire consequences for...
This Saturday 28th of October, our project coordinator Alessia Schiavon (FIBGAR) will present the project at the annual congress of the International Union of Lawyers (UIA). The congress is taking place in Rome from 25 to 29 October. Established in 1927 and with members in 110 countries, the UIA is a global and multi-cultural organization for...
Within the framework of the 25th session of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances, the first General Comment on enforced disappearances of persons during migration processes was adopted and launched, which analyzes the importance of States in protecting the human rights of migrants, especially those in a situation of special vulnerability. The chairman of the Committee, Oliver...
Every October 15, since 2007, the work of rural and indigenous women around the world is commemorated. Under the initiative of the United Nations, Resolution 62/136, approved on December 18, 2007, recognized the importance of women living in rural areas, so that work could be done to improve their situation. Considering that women are already...
October 10 marks a milestone in the ongoing struggle to abolish this controversial practice worldwide. This day not only pays tribute to those who have fought tirelessly against capital punishment, but also reminds us of the urgent need to put an end to this extreme form of punishment. The origin of this initiative is to be...
On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, last September 21, FIBGAR held its third Anti-SLAPP seminar within the framework of the European project PATFox (Pioneering AntiSLAPP Training for Freedom of Expression). The event "Confronting SLAPPs: New Threats to Freedom of Expression and Information". was organized with the support of the Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB),...
Every year since 1981, the International Day of Peace has been celebrated worldwide on September 21. The initiative was born in the General Assembly of the United Nations, as a reminder of the promotion of peace as one of the main purposes set forth in the Charter of the United Nations. It is materialized for...
