The European Parliament is considering freezing €156 million in development aid to Tanzania, following growing concerns over democratic backsliding, human rights violations, and election manipulation in the country. The proposed move targets funds channeled through state-controlled entities and aims to send what MEPs described as “an unmistakable message” that the European Union should not subsidize oppression. The decision comes in response to incidents including internet shutdowns, violence ag

136K views · 562 reactions |  The Universal Declaration of Human Rights remains as relevant today as it was when it was adopted 75 years ago. However, human rights are still under threat worldwide.  On the occasion of Human Rights Day, we talked with Hannah Neumann, vice-chair of Parliament's human rights subcommittee, about how the situation has evolved in the European Union and globally since the Declaration was adopted. | European Parliament | Facebook

2.6K reactions · 261 shares | LGBTI ️‍ RIGHTS = HUMAN  RIGHTS LGBTI communities across Europe  face hate speech and violence – simply because of who they are or who they love. ‍❤️‍‍❤️‍ The Parliament calls for ending discrimination and firmly condemns measures against LGBTI communities, including so-called “LGBTI-free zones” in Poland and discriminatory statements by elected officials. | European Parliament | Facebook