Human Rights
All over the world there are people who do what we take for granted: Denounce corruption, protect their local forest, express their opinions freely, love who they want to love. And yet they are threatened, persecuted and murdered for doing so. Their fight for freedom is our fight for freedom.
Experience shows: When it comes to protecting human rights defenders, the EU can make a difference, especially if it stands united. As a Substitute Member of the Human Rights Committee (DROI), I bring the voices of human rights defenders, who are under increasing pressure worldwide, to Parliament and call for their support. We must not remain silent when people’s rights are being trampled on elsewhere.
Berlin Freedom Week: Eine Woche rund um Demokratie und Menschenrechte – mitten in Berlin. Mehr Infos zu unserem Event am Campus für Demokratie am 12. November.
Die Bewegung Frau, Leben, Freiheit hat gezeigt, wie unaufhaltsam Hoffnung, Träume und Widerstandskraft sein können. Damit dieser Geist weiterlebt, haben wir eine digitale Plattform gestartet, die Visionen für #OurFreeIran vereint.
Follow the Money zeigt: Es fließen EU-Gelder an Spähsoftware-Unternehmen, die mit illegaler Überwachung in Verbindung stehen. Die EU kann nicht beides tun – die Rechte ihrer Bürger*innen verteidigen und gleichzeitig ihre Überwachung subventionieren. Unser Schreiben an die Kommission.
China supports Russia’s war, violates human rights, and threatens our markets – yet the summit ended with polite appeals. In my opinion, now is the time for a firm stance instead of diplomatic restraint.
More than 700,000 Afghans have already been deported from Iran in 2025 – many of them without documents, without protection, directly into the hands of the Taliban. A violation of international law.
The abuse of spyware is a threat to our democracy and security in Europe. Two years after the final report of the Pegasus Inquiry Committee (PEGA), this threat is still not being taken seriously.
On Tuesday, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs discussed the Paragon spyware scandal. Conservative and far-right MEPs prevented victims from sharing their experiences — despite their crucial role in uncovering the truth.
Digital technologies know no borders, and authoritarian regimes are using them to persecute women activists in exile. At an event with Citizen Lab, I presented an alarming new study and made it clear that the EU must take action. With protection, visibility and political consistency.
There is no such thing as ethical spyware. The Paragon spyware scandal clearly shows why we urgently need strong laws and better protection against the illegal use of spyware in Europe.
The Iranian regime's transnational repression in Europe is becoming a growing threat. This was the focus of the latest meeting of the European Parliament’s Delegation for Relations with the People of Iran.
The European Court of Justice confirmed last year that the systematic oppression of women by the Taliban constitutes persecution under asylum law. Why Member States fail to implement:
Despite brutal attacks on her family, human rights activist Nasrin Sotoudeh continues her fight for justice.