Menschenrechte Osteuropa – News & Konflikte

Disinformation has not receded since the elections: only the targets and methods have changed

ishr_online — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:49:31 +0000

Disinformation has not receded since the elections: only the targets and methods have changed After the parliamentary elections in Armenia, the intensity of disinformation flows has not decreased. Instead, their forms, targets, and tools have changed. While direct propaganda narratives about the legitimacy of the election results, migration threats, and foreign policy orientation dominated during

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ISHR President Participates in European Union Reception in Timor-Leste and Meets President José Ramos-Horta

ishr_online — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:53:15 +0000

The President of the International Council of International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) participated in an official reception hosted by the Ambassador of the European Union to Timor-Leste, H.E. Thorsten Bargfrede, on the occasion of the “Celebrating Europe” reception in Dili, Timor-Leste. President José Ramos-Horta, EU Ambassador Thorsten Bargfrede, Archbishop Thomas Schirrmacher © BQ/Schirrmacher

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Europe’s responsibility

ishr_online — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:00:55 +0000

We warmly invite you to our event on the human rights situation in the frontline and occupied areas of Ukraine. Europe’s Responsibility – Human Rights Violations in Frontline and Occupied Areas in Ukraine Date: 7 July 2026, 6.00 pm Doors open: 5.30 pm Venue: Kirschenhof – The House of History Address: 27 Dürener

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ISHR Wittlich celebrates its anniversary

ishr_online — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:22:55 +0000

The volunteers from the ISHR Wittlich working group were in high spirits after loading the 600th aid consignment. Photo: ISHR ISHR Wittlich’s 600th aid convoy: help from person to person Wittlich, 3 July 2026 – The Wittlich branch of the International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) has reached a special milestone with the

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“Ambulances for Kharkiv – Donate so that help can be provided”

ishr_online — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:11:33 +0000

“Ambulances for Kharkiv – Donate so that help can be provided” Russian troops are attacking targets in Ukraine on a daily basis. Hospitals, medical facilities and emergency services are also being deliberately bombed. The danger is particularly high in regions close to the front line and in cities such as Kherson, Kramatorsk and

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“Monitoring of Disinformation Flows” Project Launched

ishr_online — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:24:50 +0000

The first meeting of the participants and organizers of the “Monitoring Disinformation Flows” project took place on June 20. The meeting was attended by journalists, researchers, activists, and young professionals taking their first steps in the field of journalism. Interest in the program was high: fifteen participants representing various professional and academic backgrounds were

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Why the World Must Reject War: 20 Human Rights Arguments for Peace

ishr_online — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:09:03 +0000

20 arguments in favour of peace from human rights activists Armed conflict remains one of the gravest threats to human dignity, human rights, and global stability. Across regions and political systems, war leaves behind destruction that extends far beyond the battlefield — affecting civilians, institutions, communities, and future generations. Preventing war is not only a

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Types of disinformation and their characteristics

ishr_online — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:14:22 +0000

ANATOMY OF MISINFORMATION Media Literacy and Information Resilience Educational Series Disinformation is not a homogeneous phenomenon: it has different forms, purposes, and dissemination mechanisms. To understand how it operates in the information environment, it is important to distinguish its main types and understand their characteristics. In general, three main approaches can be distinguished in the

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Anatomy of Manipulation: The 2026 Election in Light of the Facts

ishr_online — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:53:03 +0000

The 2026 parliamentary elections in Armenia became a testing ground not only for political competition, but also for large-scale information influence operations. While in previous elections the main challenges were related to internal political struggles, this time international observers, fact-checking organizations, and information security specialists recorded an unprecedented level of external information interference, the main

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The abduction and forced marriage of girls as a weapon against minorities

ishr_online — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:38:29 +0000

Human rights activists are calling for greater commitment and protection for Christians in Egypt Screenshot of the event during Thomas Schirrmacher’s speech On 27 May, ADF International held a press conference in Vienna on the systematic abduction, forced Islamisation and forced marriage of Christian girls and women in Egypt. The panel discussion was

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