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🗣️🇻🇪"There are considerable doubts about the official election results. Venezuelans deserve complete transparency. The counting results from the polling stations must be published and the irregularities in the elections must be clarified. The hope for change was palpable on Sunday and must not be ignored by the international community, especially the German government," - Karl-Heinz Paqué Chairman of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom and Vice President of the Liberal International on the election results in Venezuela on Sunday. #freevenezuela #elections #democracy

The recent mix-up between South Korea and North Korea at the Olympics serves as a stark reminder of the importance of cultural sensitivity and the potential for significant political repercussions. Our publication, "Euro 2024, Olympics & human rights: The fairy tale of apolitical sport", explores these events beyond their celebrated unity and fairness. Download now: https://lnkd.in/epuSf2Su FNF Human Rights Hub #sports #olympics #humanrights

Will the Paris Olympics become the most politically charged Games ever? As the Paris Summer Olympics kick off today, the Games remain a platform for political expression and controversies abound: Russian and Belarusian athletes compete under severe restrictions, while calls to ban Israeli athletes over the Gaza conflict stir the pot. The Taliban’s oppressive regime has Afghan athletes in the spotlight, and France’s own political turmoil threatens to overshadow the Games. Read our article by Toni Skorić here: https://lnkd.in/eYjVBB_t Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom #paris #olympics

💡 206 Nations will start competing in the #OlympicGames in Paris today! 🗣 “When awarding tournaments, FIFA, the IOC and other sports organizations must ensure that the bidders comply with human rights standards and respect and protect the rights of all those involved.” - Michael Pöppl 👉 Why is racism still omnipresent at sports events? 👉 How do officials of the International Olympic Committee react to accusations of human rights infringements? 🔎 Find out more about the fairy tale of apolitical sports in this paper by Michael Pöppl. Available online at https://lnkd.in/epuSf2Su #HumanRights #Paris2024

Vergangene Woche fand im nordöstlichen Polen eine besondere Veranstaltung im Vorfeld des 80. Jahrestags des Stauffenberg-Attentats statt. Am Mittwoch, den 17. Juli, unterstützte unser Büro in Prag eine Veranstaltung auf Schloss Steinort. Es war ein inspirierendes Event mit spannenden Diskussionen von Markus MECKEL, ehemaliger Außenminister der DDR, Cornelia Pieper, Deutsche Generalkonsulin in Danzig, und Prof. Dr. Karl-Heinz Paqué, Vorsitzender des Vorstands der Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom. Ebenfalls dabei war Generalleutnant Jürgen-Joachim von Sandrart, Kommandierender General des Multinationalen Korps Nord-Ost der NATO in Stettin. Ein großes Dankeschön an alle Teilnehmer und Organisatoren!

Get a glimpse of the amazing human rights work of the FNF around the world. Our Human Rights Hub just recently had its inauguration in Geneva. Support their work and keep up-to-date with events and projects by following their LinkedIn page! #humanrights

Infosecurity.sk reports on recent disinformation trends in Slovakia: ➡️ The governing coalition has intensified attacks on liberalism, labeling it as harmful. How does this rhetoric shape Slovakia's political landscape? ➡️ Efforts to legitimize Russia's aggression in Ukraine are resurfacing, with false peace calls from coalition representatives. Are these narratives misleading the public? ➡️ Disinformation actors criticize EU developments, calling them irrelevant and warmongering. What is driving this rhetoric? Such attacks aim to discredit the opposition and media, creating an internal enemy. This divisive strategy could have significant implications for societal cohesion and democracy in Slovakia. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/efAfk8s9 #Disinformation #Slovakia

The 35th NATO Summit in Washington marked a shift towards a more strategic, European-focused alliance. At 75, it seems that NATO is reinventing itself amid Russia's aggression in Ukraine. Crucial decisions include long-range missile development and military support for Ukraine, signalling a new era of cooperation and defence readiness. Could NATO's new strategies redefine global security? Read our article by Theresa Caroline Winter and Jeroen Dobber: https://lnkd.in/efbSeUyw #nato #security #alliance

Be sure to check out the full Human Rights Hub website to learn more about their initiatives and events: https://lnkd.in/dBqma7ui #humanrights

Was ist Resilienz und wie können wir als Gesellschaft resilienter werden? What is resilience and how can we become more resilient as a society? Der hybride Krieg, eine Mischung aus Krieg und Frieden, bedroht unsere Demokratie durch Desinformation, Infrastruktursabotage und politische Einflussnahme. Es ist eine gesamtgesellschaftliche Aufgabe, Resilienz gegen solche Bedrohungen zu stärken. Dies erfordert Kooperation zwischen Wirtschaft, Wissenschaft, Politik, Zivilgesellschaft und Militär. Sind wir bereit, unsere Demokratie zu verteidigen? Mehr dazu: https://lnkd.in/dMt-wipT https://lnkd.in/d95XDz6w Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Tim Stuchtey Zoë van Doren Sönke Marahrens Thomas Ilka Theresa Caroline Winter Jeroen Dobber #safe4democracy #resilience #security