Ionel Zamfir

Dec 6, 2024 | epthinktank.eu | Ionel Zamfir |Colin Murphy

Written by Ionel Zamfir and Colin Murphy. The rise of digital technologies represents a double-edged sword for women’s rights. On the one hand, the digital environment has enabled women to build networks and spread awareness about the abuse they suffer, such as through the #Metoo movement. On the other, it has provided abusers and misogynists with new tools with which they can spread their harmful content on an unprecedented scale.

Apr 18, 2024 | epthinktank.eu | Ionel Zamfir

Written by Ionel Zamfir. Women continue to be under-represented in EU countries at all levels of political decision-making as well as in political parties. The origins of this situation are complex, but one reason stands out: violence against women active in politics discourages many women from entering the political arena. Female politicians are exposed to two severe and intersecting forms of violence: political violence and gender-based violence.

Mar 5, 2024 | epthinktank.eu | Ionel Zamfir

Written by Ionel Zamfir. In June 2024, European voters are called to the polls to elect a new European Parliament. This is one of the biggest democratic exercises in what has been named a ‘super-election year‘. Roughly half the world’s population is expected to vote this year – but not all these elections will be free and fair. Decisive elections will take place in some of the world’s largest democratic regimes, including the European Union and the United States.

Mar 5, 2024 | wp.me | Ionel Zamfir

Written by Ionel Zamfir. In June 2024, European voters are called to the polls to elect a new European Parliament. This is one of the biggest democratic exercises in what has been named a ‘super-election year‘. Roughly half the world’s population is expected to vote this year – but not all these elections will be free and fair. Decisive elections will take place in some of the world’s largest democratic regimes, including the European Union and the United States.

Sep 4, 2023 | epthinktank.eu | Ionel Zamfir

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