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In 2021, the European Commission announced the allocation of EUR 119.5 million to boost European support to democracy and human rights around the world.
Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen is clear about the importance of building strong democratic institutions. “Democracy is essential for sustainable development and equal opportunities. This means strong democratic institutions, social inclusion, and participatory societies. With these EUR 119.5 million, we renew our commitment to global democracy. I am also proud that the EU will continue to support the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and to help empower local civil society organisations, democracy activists and human rights defenders, youth and women, around the world.”
MSCA fellows bring their contribution to the democratic process with their outstanding expertise and academic skills, by constantly reflecting on our societies. We met Alina Cherviatsova who analyses human rights and memory studies. Marino De Luca reflects on involving members of political parties to counter the rise of populism and has chosen Brexit as a case study. To Eline de Jong, diversity is key to enhancing solidarity. She conducts research in the field of social enterprises. Eventually, Ryan Kopaitich aims to use populism as a lens to analyse contemporary politics in democracies. Meet all of them in our special coverage ‘Supporting Democracy’.
For more information, read the Press release
Aurélia Chaise
MCAA Editorial Team
