TIMELINE – Attacks on civil society since January 2025

  The following timeline has been compiled by Civilizacio Collective, to which we’re very grateful. January 17 January In a radio interview, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that pushing out the ‘Soros empire’ from Europe and Hungary is his primary foreign policy goal, since ‘foreign networks […] threaten Hungarian sovereignty’. February 5 February Viktor Orbán… Read more »

OPEN LETTER ON THE HUNGARIAN BILL ENTITLED “TRANSPARENCY OF PUBLIC LIFE”

 The letter was signed by more than 300 organisations. Remember to contribute you can read more about Hngarian situation and contribute to #SAVEUNITED! until June 10th. President Ursula von der Leyen President of the European Commission European Commission Commissioner Michael McGrath Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law, and Consumer Protection  22 May 2025… Read more »

UNITED IS IN DANGER! WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT NOW!

Dear Colleagues, Dear Friends, I apologise in advance for the tone of this message, but we need you. Taking into account the most recent developments in Hungary, we currently turn every stone for possible support, and rely on you more than ever. What you need to know: On the 13th of May 2025 a new… Read more »

Open Internship Position: Database & Outreach Intern

Position Title: Database & Network building Intern Location: Remote or Hybrid (office located in Budapest)  Duration: [3-6 months] Commitment: Part-time (Flexible, approx. [15-20] hours per week) Internship Overview As we plan to rebuild our International Network Database (that we call the Address Book) , we are looking for a dedicated Database & Network building Intern… Read more »

U4EU 2.0 Project: “Danger of Words” Conference happening this Month!

Date: January 23, 2025 Location: Budapest, Hungary About the Event The Danger of Words Conference, organized under the U4EU 2.0 project, will take place on January 23, 2025, in Budapest, Hungary. This one-day event will bring together 60 young participants from all partner countries to address the growing challenges of hate speech. Conference Focus The conference will… Read more »

October Discussions: Advancing Peace, Justice, and Collaboration

In October, a series of meetings brought together voices from across Europe to tackle urgent issues of peace, security and justice. 2nd October Meeting: Peace in the Baltics and Swedish Initiatives This meeting focused on peace and environmental discussions in the Baltics, with participants reflecting on the tension in the region. Discussions on the 2nd… Read more »

U4EU 2.0: Youth Shaping Europe’s Tomorrow meeting in Barcelona and Lisbon

Youth Workshop on Glocalization, Gentrification, and Culture in Barcelona The first event of the U4EU 2.0 project took place in Barcelona on October 30-31. The workshop provided an informative and engaging exploration of the topics of glocalization, gentrification, and culture. Participants worked in groups to debate these subjects, generating diverse perspectives that led to the… Read more »

UNITED at the OSCE Parallel Civil Society Conference in Malta

  Written by our Delegate, Atabo David As a delegate of UNITED for Intercultural Action, I had the privilege of participating in this year’s OSCE Parallel Civil Society Conference in Malta, organized as a key platform for dialogue among civil society representatives addressing pressing human rights challenges. The conference brought together voices from across the… Read more »