Podcast: Social media and youth work conference – Day 1

Over the next eight days, the Council of Europe and some 30 youth workers and networking experts will examine ways of using Facebook, Twitter and smart phone systems to improve relationship-building in youth work.

Conference report: Nadia El Imam at Net4change

On October 26, I participated in a conference on ‘Internet and democratic change – Net activism, empowerment and emancipation.’

Boris Tadić and Souhayr Belhassen win 2011 North South prize

The award is given every two years to two personalities who have distinguished themselves by their commitment to the promotion of human rights, the development of the intercultural dialogue and the strengthening of solidarity between North and South.

New teachers’ human rights factsheets

The free publication builds on the Roma rights factsheet to outline the history and role of the Council of Europe, the articles of the human rights convention and the work of the European Court of Human Rights.

Court hearing on Swiss ‘extraterrestrials movement’ poster ban

The case concerns the authorities’ refusal to allow a non-profit organisation to put up posters featuring extraterrestrials and a flying saucer because it had engaged in activities considered immoral.