After four long years of Leave-Remain battle – from the referendum campaign, the voting day, and all of the chaos since then – from the…
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Co-Editor of Euro Babble, Roxanna is a British and Iranian advocacy writer specialised in human rights, health, and welfare. With a languages degree from King's College London, a Masters in European Studies from LSE, and an EU communications background, she strives to increase the visibility of ethical and sociocultural issues in Europe and beyond.
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Why is Brussels so white?
Okay, so Brussels itself is extremely diverse. But head to the EU quarter and any large building there sporting blue starry flags, and it’s a…
African Migration to Europe: Facts vs. Fiction
Featured image, courtesy of JRC, European Commission When most of us in Europe think of African migrants – though it may hurt to admit it…
FGM: The Human Rights Violation Still a Taboo in Europe
It’s high time we talked about combatting Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) – and without fuelling hate speech through our words. Last week, the End FGM…
Human Rights, Freedom of Speech, and the Media: Today’s Challenges
Freedom of speech means the right to express ideas and opinions on a daily and public basis, without censorship or interference. But unfortunately, many people…
The climate change consequence even populists can’t ignore
It comes as no great shock that climate change deniers are often the same crowds who oppose migration. But what happens when the climate changes…
“When You Think European Elections, Think Human Rights!”
This article was produced thanks to our partnership with EU Events. The EU claims to promote human rights and fundamental freedoms both within Member States…
On the Original “Brexit Day” Civil Society Meets in the European Parliament to Discuss Europe’s Future
The 29th March 2019 was engraved in many of our minds for 2 years as the day that the UK finally breaks away from its…
How Brexit Could Mean a Shift to the Right for the Whole EU
The far-right undercurrent in Europe is nothing new, but experts are now warning that these former marginal pockets of extremism are gaining support from a…
From Syria to Belgium: What’s it like to be a Refugee in the EU?
Imagine being a regular student in the third year of your university degree when violence and instability forces you not only to abandon your studies…