E-paper The state of content moderation for the LGBTIQA+ community and the role of the EU Digital Services Act 21 June 2021 Christina Dinar Published: June 2021 Platforms can empower groups that have previously been silenced. However, platforms also host hateful and illegal content, often targeted at minorities, and content is prone to being unfairly censored by algorithmically biased moderation systems. This report analyzes the current environment of content moderation, particularly bringing to light negative effects for the LGBTIQA+ community, and provides policy recommendations for the forthcoming negotiations on the EU Digital Services Act.
E-paper Algorithmic misogynoir in content moderation practice 21 June 2021 Brandeis Marshall Published: June 2021 Existing content moderation practices, both algorithmically-driven and people-determined, are rooted in white colonialist culture. Black women’s opinions, experiences, and expertise are suppressed and their online communication streams are removed abruptly, silently, and quickly. This paper explores algorithmic misogynoir in content moderation and makes the case for the regular examination of the impact of content moderation tactics on Black women and other minoritized communities.
Interviews Green Ideas for the Future of Europe - Publication 10 February 2021 In the Context of Germany's EU Council Presidency Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union | Global Dialogue Published: December 2020 Through 20 conversations with Green decision makers and civil society actors, held prior to Germany's EU Council Presidency, the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung has striven to contribute to a profound debate about the consequences of the pandemic and the future of the European project.
Case studies The Covid-19 Pandemic in the Global South 11 December 2020 Nataly Foscaches, Maryna Shevtsova, Jeta Krasniqi, Nnimmo Bassey, Rene E. Ofreneo, Reda Zaireg Published: December 2020 In early 2020, the world was faced with an – until then – unknown virus: Covid-19. Same as the governmental reactions to the pandemic, its impact on the political and societal situation differ from country to country. These case studies shed light on the situation in Brazil, Kosovo, Morocco, Nigeria, the Philippines and Ukraine, focusing especially on the impacts to the health systems and democratic institutions and the situation of women and girls in the respective countries. A joint project of Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Washington, DC and Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union offices.
Case study Covid-19 Pandemic Case Study: Nigeria 10 December 2020 Nnimmo Bassey Published: December 2020 In Nigeria, the healthcare system was not prepared for the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more about how the pandemic affected a country where more than half the population lacks access to primary medical care while Nigerian doctors seek employment abroad.
Case study Covid-19 Pandemic Case Study: Morocco 10 December 2020 Reda Zaireg Published: December 2020 What are the impacts of the pandemic in Morocco? The main challenge ahead is economic recovery: getting the economy back on track, regenerating jobs, and attracting investments are at the top of the government’s priorities.
Study Climate Justice and Migration 5 December 2020 Mobility, Development, and Displacement in the Global South Published: November 2020 With climate change looming, anxiety over immigration from the Global South is increasingly fuelled by apocalyptic fears of ecological breakdown. How should policymakers respond to the reality and future prospect of vast populations being displaced and relocated in an era of global heating?
Study "Get Lost!": European Return Policies in Practice 25 September 2020 Kirsten Krampe, Thomas Schmid Published: October 2020 Current EU migration policies' increased focus on returns raises concerns on the adequacy of such measures with EU standards and fundamental rights. This publication highlights the problems and difficulties returnees face in Afghanistan, Syria, Tunisia, Senegal and Kosovo.
Study Places of Safety in the Mediterranean: The EU’s Policy of Outsourcing Responsibility 18 February 2020 Prof. Dr. Anuscheh Farahat, Prof. Dr. Nora Markard Published: February 2020 It is of vital importance that rescuees are brought to a “Place of Safety”. The study analysis to which extend third countries can be considered "safe" and NGO rescue vessels can be obliged to disembark rescued migrants and refugees in places which are unsafe.
Study Privacy in the EU and US 11 December 2019 Consumer experiences across three global platforms Pat Walshe Published: December 2019 This research examines how aspects of privacy and data protection are working for consumers in two major economic areas – the EU and the US. Both have high levels of digital use, and major online providers offer very similar services in both regions. However, their legal approach to data protection and privacy are very different: while the EU has a general data protection law, the US to-date has not enacted such an all-encompassing law at the federal level.dig
