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EP Information Offices | Annual Report 2016

ReportReport onon eventsevents organisedorganised byby thethe EuropeanEuropean ParliamentParliament InformationInformation OfficesOffices onon thethe occasionoccasion ofof thethe 20162016 LUXSakharov Prize Prize

Directorate for Information Offices Produced by Horizontal and Thematic Monitoring Unit Directorate for Information Offices

Manuscript completed in March 2017

© , 2017 Reproduction is authorised provided the source is acknowledged. Report on events organised by the Information Offices on the occasion of the 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION 7

2 TYPES OF EVENTS 8

3 PARTICIPANTS 14

4 MEDIA AND SOCIAL MEDIA 15

5 FACTS & FIGURES 16

6 ANNEXES 17

EP Information Offices | Sakharov Prize Report 2016

1 INTRODUCTION

The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, awarded each year by the Eu- ropean Parliament, is intended to honour exceptional individuals who combat intolerance, fanaticism and oppression around the world. In 2016, the Prize was awarded to Basee Taha and Lamiya Aji Bashar - survivors of sexual enslavement by Islamic State who have beco- me spokespersons for women afflicted by IS’s campaign of sexual violence.

The European Parliament Information Offices (EPIOs) promoted the Sakha- rov Prize via various events and actions organised within the scope of the wider, year-long Human Rights campaign of the European Parliament, rai- sing awareness of the EP’s commitment to the protection of human rights around the world. This report looks at the EPIOs’ activities in more de- The 2016 Sakharov Prize laureates poster © European Union - European Parliament tail and presents key facts and figures concerning their organisation.

Iraqi Yazidi activists Nadia Murad and Lamiya Aji Bashar receive 2016 Sakharov Prize Sakharov Prize Award Ceremony © European Union - European Parliament from EP President Martin Shultz © European Union - European Parliament

Sakharov Prize Award Ceremony © European Union - European Parliament Iraqi Yazidi activists Nadia Murad and Lamiya Aji Bashar receive 2016 Sakharov Prize © European Union - European Parliament

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66 events were The 66 events organised by EPIOs within the fugees, listen to Lamiya’s story and imagine that this hap- organised by the framework of the 2016 Sakharov Prize encom- pens to your own children.” During her time in , EPIOs in all the passed various types of activities, focusing on rai- Lamiya also had the opportunity to discuss the plight of Member States sing awareness of the EP’s commitment to the pro- Yazidi refugees with Austria’s Chancellor Christian Kern. tection of human rights, with Sakharov Prize being one of the highlights of the year-long campaign. In , the EPIO Sofia organised a presentation on the Sakharov Prize as well as a live discussion on The events included conferences, debates, lectures, the human rights situation in with the 2009 round tables, panel discussions, seminars, exhibitions, Sakharov Prize winner - director of the Moscow-based workshops, competitions, quizzes, meetings, online human rights centre “” - Kirill Koroteev. He communication campaigns, live online video-confe- acknowledged the resolutions of the European Parlia- rences, press conferences, media interviews, as well as ment on human rights violations in Russia, adding that screenings of related to the topic. On many occa- even though they do not have a direct effect, the reso- sions they were organised with the participation of for- lutions send a strong signal to the Kremlin about the mer Sakharov Prize laureates or other important guests. European Union’s continuous commitment to defending democracy, human rights and the rule of law. He also The Sakharov Prize events in Austria included two film outlined the main challenges that “Memorial” is facing screenings as well as a press conference with this year’s today, drawing attention to legislation adopted in 2012 laureate Lamiya Aji Bashar, Yazidi activist Mirza Dinnayi whereby every Russian-based entity receiving foreign and the EP Vice-President . Lamiya’s emo- funding is registered as a “foreign agent” - leading to tionally moving speech at the human rights film festival the cutting off of finances and limiting the organisa- This Human World resulted in a standing ovation from tion’s operational capacity. The debate moderated by a the 800 strong audience. “It is not about me, I want to call renowned Bulgarian journalist triggered a lot of interest. the world’s attention to the destiny of thousands of wo- men and girls whom the IS treat like animals, so that this The EPIO Zagreb hosted a Sakharov-related pa- never happens again,” she said, backed by Ms Lunacek, nel discussion for students of the University of who added “If you think that there is no more space for re- Zagreb, accompanied by a documentary scree- ning, as well as the Model European Coun- cil simulation at the Faculty of Political Science.

In Cyprus, a special TV programme “Human Rights: The EP Sakharov Prize”, was organised by the EPIO Nicosia and broadcast by public TV station CyBC. A de- bate with MEPs, an Associate Professor of the Depart- ment of Law and three students from the University of Cyprus was dedicated to the role of the EP in the field of human rights in relation to the Sakharov Prize.

Press conference with Lamiya Aji Bashar and the EP Vice-President Ulrike Lunacek , In the , the EPIO Prague pro- organised by EPIO Vienna © Informationsbüro des Europäischen Parlaments/APA-Fotoservice/Schedl moted the Sakharov Prize via dedicated exhi-

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bitions held in Prague and in Ústí nad Labem. 2003 Sakharov Prize winner and a representative of the . In addition, the EPIO Paris organised for A large-scale event paying tribute to the winners of students of journalism to attend a seminar in Brussels on the 2016 Sakharov Prize was organised in the Sakharov Prize, which also provided an opportunity at the UN City in Copenhagen. It highlighted the EP’s for them to meet with members of the DROI committee. fight for human rights and included presentations by an MEP, General Secretary of the Danish Refugee Council, General Secretary of Amnesty International Denmark, Permanent Representative of Denmark to the United Nations in Geneva and Director of the Da- nish Foreign Policy Association, followed by a debate.

The promotion of the Sakharov Prize and the human rights campaign in was ensured by a series of thematic student debates. They were co-organised by the EPIO Tallinn and the Estonian Debating Society in different towns across the country. Moreover, scree- nings of the films related to human rights issues (Mustang and As I Open My Eyes) were held in the towns of Rakvere and Võru, followed by a debate on human rights issues and the freedom of speech. Poster of the film about Dr Mukwege, winner of the 2014 Sakharov Prize. The film Sakharov Day organised in by the EPIO screenings were organised by EPIO Marseille © European Union - European Parliament Helsinki took the form of a Seminar on the Sakha- In , both EPIOs organised panel discussions rov Prize and Human Rights in the EU and Finland. in the presence of several MEPs. In Berlin, a moderated talk between the two Sakharov laureates was accom- In , the Sakharov Prize was promoted via semi- panied by an exhibition of European Youth Press. The nars, screenings and debates. The EPIO Marseille held EPIO Munich in cooperation with the Human Rights Of- three screenings of the film The Man Who Mends Women fice of the City of Nürnberg organised a panel discussion about Dr Mukwege, winner of the 2014 Sakharov Prize. on the Sakharov Prize in Nürnberg. It included several They were organised in Grenoble, Lyon and Marseille important guests, such as journalist and filmmaker and important guests included the director of the film, Düzen Tekkal, Professor Petra Bendel from Zentralinsti- Thierry Michel, representatives of Amnesty Internatio- tut für Regionenforschung and journalist Armin Jelenik. nal, representatives of the League of Human Rights and of various NGOs. The last screening was followed by a As well as a media campaign, the EPIO Athens organised debate. Another debate on «Human rights and migra- a Sakharov event for secondary students in the Attika re- tion in third countries» was held at the Institute of Hu- gion which included the participation of two high level man Rights of Lyon in the presence of an MEP, a French speakers - EP Vice-President Dimitrios Papadimoulis and Representative of the Office of the United Nations High the Greek Parliament’s Vice-President Tasos Kourakis. Commissioner for Refugees and Ralf H. W. Gruenert, the

9 The Sakharov Prize campaign in was or- bourg) and Antonio Tajani, as well as the President of ganised in cooperation with the EC Representation the Italian Senate Pietro Grasso. The President of the and included a photo exhibition Cataracta as well as Senate’s Foreign Affairs and Migration Committee Pier- a public discussion on international development and ferdinando Casini and the President of the Parliamen- humanitarian aid provided to African countries by the tary Press Association, Sergio Amici, who interviewed EU. Important guests such as Dr Hardi (whose work is the 2005 Sakharov Prize laureate Hauwa Ibrahim at similar to that of 2014 Sakharov Prize winner Dennis the event, were also among the speakers. After the live Mukwege - treating people in need in the DRC) as well broadcast from , the EPTV video dedicated as internationally acknowledged photo reporter András to 2016 winners Nadia Murad Basee Taha and Lamiya D. Hajdú participated at the event, resulting in good Aji Bashar was screened, followed by a Q&A session. media coverage of the Sakharov Prize in the country. The EPIO Riga focused on media activities in Lat- via, targeting the largest dailies as well as regio- nal newspapers. Moreover, several media, inclu- ding those invited to the plenary session and the regional media seminar organised by the EPIO Riga, also took part in the Sakharov seminar in Strasbourg.

Together with the Human Rights Monitoring Institute (HRMI), the EPIO Vilnius co-organised a press conference dedicated to International Human Rights Day presen- ting the Sakharov Prize, its 2016 laureates, as well as the results of the HRMI survey on the human rights situation Dr Richard Hardi at a Sakharov event organised by EPIO Budapest © European Union - European Parliament in . In addition, Sakharov Prize posters were displayed during a 3-week period in various public places and the Sakharov Prize video was screened in different In Ireland, EPIO Dublin organised simulations of Lithuanian cinemas (in Vilnius, Kaunas, Panevėžys, Sakharov Prize student debates with Galway Uni- Klaipėda and Šiauliai) just before the commercial films. versity, Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin and University College Cork. The students Two conference debates, one dedicated to the presented their case for each Sakharov nominee fol- 2014 Sakharov Prize laureate Dr Mukwege and lowed by a vote for “the most deserving” candidate. the other one to the 2016 laureates Nadia Mu- rad Basee Taha and Lamiya Aji Bashar were orga- In , both Italian EPIOs ( and Milan) organised nised in Luxembourg. Three MEPs participated. conferences dedicated to human rights issues. They were held in Rome, Modena and Milan. In addition, The 2011 Sakharov Prize laureate Ali Ferzat visited Mal- the Sakharov Prize ceremony from Strasbourg was li- ta to participate in a programme of events hosted by vestreamed in the Italian Senate, in front of students the EPIO Malta in collaboration with the European Par- and journalists. This event included the presence of liament Human Rights Actions Unit. Ali Ferzat delivered two EP Vice-Presidents, (live from Stras- the ‘Sakharov Lecture’ at the University of Malta, visited

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Crimea. The second event, organised by the EPIO Warsaw within the Watchdocs Festival, was dedicated to the lau- reates of the 2016 Sakharov Prize. The screening of the Kurdish documentary, A157 (winner of the 16th edition of the Watchdocs Festival) reflected the brutality of the Islamic State against Yazidi women and was followed by Banner advertising a Sakharov event with Ali Ferzat organised by EPIO Valletta © European Union - European Parliament a panel discussion “Struggle for survival: Yazidi commu- nity toward IS”. In addition, a public debate on human the EPIO premises and received a warm and enthusias- rights with a special focus on the freedom of speech was tic welcome from over 200 students from the Malta organised by the EPIO Wrocław. The event included the College of Arts, Science and Technology. Four students opening of a Sakharov exhibition and featured spea- presented their work inspired by Ferzat’s cartoons and kers Dorota Głowacka (from the Helsinki Foundation story. This was followed by an interesting Q&A session of Human Rights), Anna Śledzińska-Simon and Woj- on various topics, including the situation in , in- ciech Jasiński (both from the University of Wrocław) ternational politics, art and Ali Ferzat’s personal artis- and Tomasz Pietrzak (from the Refugee.pl Foundation). tic practice and vision. In addition, a Syrian cartoonist shared cartooning tips with the participating students.

The cartoons of Ali Ferzat were also displayed and pre- sented at the Sakharov events in the Netherlands. The EPIO Hague in cooperation with The Hague Mu- nicipality, Europol, Eurojust and the European Com- mission Representation in the Netherlands organised an exhibition in The Hague’s City Hall which was ope- ned by the mayor of The Hague, Jozias Johannes Van Aartsen. The cartoons were on public display for se- veral weeks. Another event related to the promotion The 2016 Sakharov Prize nominee Mustafa Dzhemilev at a debate, “Crimea after annexation: pricking Europe’s conscious”, organised by the EPIO Warsaw of human rights was held in The Hague’s Humanity © European Union - European Parliament House and included a public debate on the influence of cartoons on politics in the Middle East and in Europe. The EPIO Lisbon actively promoted the Sakharov Prize campaign in the media. Various advertisements In , four events focussing on the promotion of about the Sakharov Prize winners were published in human rights were held. A debate, “Crimea after an- four newspapers, one of which included the publica- nexation: pricking Europe’s conscious”, organised by the tion of a photo reportage of the Yazidi community. EPIO Warsaw included the 2016 Sakharov Prize nominee Mustafa Dzhemilev. The event focused on the current The EPIO organised a debate with students of situation of the peninsula’s inhabitants following its an- the University of Bucharest. The debate held on the pre- nexation to Russia, particularly on the rights of national mises of the Faculty of Political Science focused on the minorities as well as the social and political situation in activities of the Sakharov Prize nominees, the role of the EP in defending human rights promoters, as well as the

11 Sakharov Prize as a tool for promoting human rights. discussion. Thanks to the involvement of the EPIO Barce- Attending students engaged in a simulation exercise of lona, the Sakharov Prize was also promoted at the Peace the selection of the Sakharov Prize winner and a debate. Prize Award Ceremony organised by the United Nations Association of and Barcelona Provincial Council.

Sakharov Prize events in included an exhibi- tion and four panel discussions with several MEPs and stakeholders. The “Sakharov all year round” debate, which was broadcast live on the Swedish National Te- levision channel, focused on the 2015 Sakharov Lau- reate and human rights in . Well-known journalist Bitte Hammargren, Professor Mohammad Fazelhemi, and the Chair of the Swedish Association for the Free Word Ola Larsmo were among the main speakers. Another panel discussion, on the Debate with students of the University of Bucharest organised by EPIO Bucharest © European Union - European Parliament topic of trade in conflict minerals, was held with the participation of the 2014 Sakharov Laureate Dr Denis Another topical discussion with students was Mukwege, who spoke about the importance of the held in Slovakia at the UCM University in Tr- current EU regulation on trade in conflict minerals nava, with the presence of MEPs. There was and the link to sexual violence against women in eas- also an accompanying Sakharov exhibition. tern Congo. A third event - a debate at the Sakharov Peace Conference on Human Rights and the Freedom In Spain, the EPIO Madrid held a public debate on hu- of Speech - was organised in collaboration with the man rights and the freedom of speech focussing on the NGO Yennenga Process, the Huddinge Municipality and 2015 Sakharov Prize laureate Raif Badawi. Several MEPs, Södertörn University. It took place at Södertörn Univer- artists, bloggers and journalists also attended the vivid sity and was accompanied by an exhibition, bringing together 400 representatives from Swedish NGOs, civil society, regional and national authorities as well as a large number of students. The event included a panel discussion with Dr Denis Muwege and MEPs on what the EU and the European Parliament can do when freedom of speech is threatened. Last but not least, a panel discussion focussing on this year’s Sakharov Laureates Nadia Murad and Lamiya Aji Bashar debated the situation of women in war, with a particular focus on minorities and Yazidi women during the ongoing conflict with the Islamic State. The panel included MEPs and other important guests such as Lena Ag, Secreta- A Sakharov event with Nadia Murat organised by EPIO Barcelona © European Union - European Parliament ry General of the Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation, Nuri Kino, a journalist and the founder of the global initia-

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tive A Demand or Action and Joakim Medin, a jour- nalist with a special interest in the Kurdish situation.

The promotion of the human rights campaign in the was ensured by both EPIOs. In Lon- don, given the far-reaching implications of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU for thousands of long-term residents and their families, choosing this theme for the discussion on human rights resulted in a high public turnout, a passionate debate and very good social media coverage (the EPIO London trended in second place on Twitter that day). Together with their co-hosts, University College London, EPIO London hosted a public event «Uncertain Future: Rights and Citizenship in post-Brexit Britain». It was particularly timely, coming after the High Court ruling that the Executive has no right to trigger Article 50 without Par- liament’s approval and several days before the Supre- me Court hearing of the Government’s appeal of this ruling. The panel of speakers were high profile, inclu- ding Barrister Schona Jolly. The EPIO Edinburgh held a public debate on the Sakharov campaign at Queen’s University, Belfast. The discussion forum, organised in partnership with Queen’s University Belfast Human Rights Centre, gave students the possibility to vote on their preferred candidate. The event was organised on the same day as the announcement of the decision by the EP Conference of Presidents on the Sakharov Prize 2016 winners in Strasbourg. The members of the au- dience also favoured the 2016 laureates: Nadia Murad and Lamiya Aji Bashar. A public debate organised in partnership with the Glasgow Human Rights Network at the Glasgow University premises also selected the eventual winners as their favoured candidates for the prize. The attendees discussed both the practical and symbolic merits of each nominee, as well as the role and purpose of the Sakharov Prize as an initiative.

13 3 PARTICIPANTS

Over 6 602 direct Participants of the Sakharov Prize events varied from participants young to old, from general public to specific groups. attended the Altogether, over 6 602 direct participants took part in Sakharov Prize the events organised by all of the EPIOs within the scope events organised of the Human Rights 2016 campaign. The MEPs parti- by the EPIOs which cipated in a total of 34 MEP appearances, including registered 34 MEP 4 EP Vice-Presidents. In addition, members of over appearances and 539 stakeholder organisations were also present. participation of over 539 stakeholder organisations A debate “Crimea after annexation: pricking Europe’s conscious” organised by the EPIO Warsaw © European Union - European Parliament

A Sakharov event with Ali Ferzat organised by EPIO Valletta The opening ceremony of «This Human World»Festival with Vice-President Ulrike © European Union - European Parliament Lunacek and 2016 laureate Lamiya Aji Bashar. by EPIO Vienna © Marzena Wolowicz

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4 MEDIA AND SOCIAL MEDIA

EPIOs’ 2016 Sakharov Prize activities were covered in over 279 news items, by nationwide, regional and local media outlets.

Over 400 Facebook posts and 17 Facebook Events were published to promote the 2016 https://worditout.com/word-cloud/2109284/private/749cec0b412c551aba4fad5b426b8df1 Sakharov Prize, which © WordItOut generated over 15 850 The activities organised by the EPIOs on the oc- press in the activities organised within the 2016 Sakha- interactions. casion of the 2016 Sakharov Prize were covered rov Prize was the highest in Malta (11 articles); Luxem- by media of all types in over 279 news items bourg (8 articles); Hungary and Italy (6 articles each). throughout the EU. Many events were covered by na- tion-wide media, others by regional and local ones. As regards potential outreach of traditional media, as many as 183,492,000 TV viewers; When it comes to online media, the highest coverage 11,169,200 radio listeners and 21,137,820 rea- Over 600 Tweets on (27 online articles or more) was recorded for events ders of written press could have potentially been the 2016 Sakharov organised by EPIOs in Poland (27 online articles); Hun- reached through all media items concerning the Sakha- Prize were published, gary (24 online articles); Malta (21 online articles); Ita- rov Prize/Human Rights-related events throughout which generated over ly (14 online articles) and Bulgaria (13 online articles). the EU, as reported by the Information Offices. 3900 interactions.

The highest media coverage in terms of items publi- With regard to social media (Facebook, Twitter, Ins- shed in traditional media (TV/radio/print) in a tagram) there were altogether 435 Facebook posts given country was recorded for the events organised and 17 Facebook Events, leading to a total enga- by EPIOs in Cyprus (23 news items); (18 news gement of 15 855 interactions (likes, comments, items); Malta (17 news items each); Luxembourg (12 shares on posts/events). In addition, 647 tweets Over 50 Instagram news items) and Poland (10 news items). The highest on Twitter resulted in a total engagement of 3917 posts were published TV coverage per country was counted in Cyprus (23 interactions (retweets, replies, likes on tweets) to promote the 2016 news items) and Latvia (5 news items); while the radio and 51 Instagram posts led to a total engage- Sakharov Prize, which coverage was highest in Greece (9 news items) and ment of 812 interactions (likes and comments). generated over 800 Poland (7 news items). Lastly, the interest of written interactions.

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66 EVENTS OVER 6 602 IN ALL MEMBER DIRECT STATES PARTICIPANTS SOCIAL MEDIA: FACEBOOK: • 452 posts + events 34 MEP OVER 540 • 15 855 interactions APPEARANCES STAKEHOLDERS TWITTER: • 647 Tweets • 3917 interactions INSTAGRAM: • 51 Instagram posts • 812 interactions MEDIA: • more than 279 news items; • at least 183 492 000 potential TV viewers; • over 11 169 200 potential radio listeners; • more than 21 137 820 potential readers.

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6 ANNEXES

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MEPs PARTICIPATING IN THE 2016 SAKHAROV PRIZE EVENTS ORGANISED BY EPIOs

AUSTRIA • Ulrike LUNACEK (Vice President)

• Demetris PAPADAKIS CYPRUS • Eleni THEOCHAROUS

CZECH REPUBLIC • Pavel SVOBODA

DENMARK • Margrete AUKEN

• Heidi HAUTALA FINLAND • Liisa JAAKONSAARI

FRANCE • Marie-Christine VERGIAT

• Elmar BROK

GERMANY • Ismail ERTUG

• Monika HOHLMEIER

GREECE • Dimitrios PAPADIMOULIS (Vice President)

• Cécile Kashetu KYENGE

ITALY • David-Maria SASSOLI (Vice President)

• Antonio TAJANI (Vice President)

• Georges BACH

LUXEMBOURG • Frank ENGEL

• Charles GOERENS

• Andrzej GRZYB POLAND • Marek JUREK

19 • Victor BOŞTINARU• ROMANIA

• Monika FLAŠÍKOVÁ BEŇOVÁ SLOVAKIA • Anna ZÁBORSKÁ

• Miguel URBÁN CRESPO SPAIN • Elena VALENCIANO

• Lars ADAKTUSSON

• Anna Maria CORAZZA BILDT

• Linnéa ENGSTRÖM SWEDEN • Jytte GUTELAND

• Marita ULVSKOG

• Cecilia WIKSTRÖM

• Mary HONEYBALL UK

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STAKEHOLDER ORGANISATIONS PATICIPATING IN THE 2016 SAKHAROV PRIZE EVENTS ORGANISED BY EPIOs

AUSTRIA Bundeskanzleramt, Ludwig Boltzmann Institut für Menschenrechte, Universität Wien

BULGARIA Association Marginalia (NGO); The Red House (NGO), AEJ-Bulgaria (Association),

CROATIA Faculty of Law, Faculty of Political Science, Croatian Ombudswoman Office

Dansk Røde Kors, FN, Socialdemokratiet, Amnesty, KU, Chatham House, Women Refugee Route, Hesinki-komitteen, Venstre, DENMARK Europabevægelsen, Dansk Flygtningehjælp, Kvindernes Internationale Liga for Fred og Frihed, Water Air Food Awards, Zonta, Mærsk

ESTONIA Estonian Debating Society

SYL, CIMO, Ihmisoikeusliitto, Eurooppanuoret, Pohjois-Haagan yhteiskoulu, Suomen Lähetysseura, Suomen Romanifoorumi, Kehys, Unicef, FINLAND KIOS, Suomen UNWomen ry, Kynnys ry, Lastensuojelun keskusliitto, KD nuoret, Kirkon ulkomaanapu, Vino ry, Pitäjänmäen peuskoulu, Espoonlahden lukio, Amnesty International, Ihmisoikeusliitto

Ecole Supérieure de Journalisme de Lille, Ville de Grenoble, Ville de Lyon, cinéma Le Club Grenoble, cinéma Comoedia Lyon, Amnesty international, Amnesty Festival, JHR films, La passerelle, CIED Lyon, CIED Grenoble, Ligue des droits de l’homme, 18 NGOs, Cinéma l’Alhambra, ONG ACAT et Soroptimist club de Marseille, Haut-Commissariat des Nations Unies pour les réfugiés, l’Institut des Droits de l’Homme de Lyon, Université Catholique de Lyon, la Cimade de Lyon, Club de la presse de Lyon, association Prisonniers Sans Frontières, association MEDA FRANCE (Médecine et Droit d’Asile), Union européenne des fédéralistes et Presse fédéraliste, Adoma, La cap, Ligue des Droits de l’Homme, Consulat de Slovénie, Collectif logement Rhône (CLR), Maison de l’Europe et des Européens Lyon/Rhône-Alpes, Association des amoureux au ban public de Lyon, Maison des solidarités locales et internationales Lyon, UEF Rhône-Alpes, RESACOOP, Habitat et Humanisme, Quorum Productions, ADAEAR LA MAISON Yezidisches Forum , Terre des Femmes, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, NGO One billion rising, Kompetenz Interkulturelle Jugend- und Familienhilfe (Support of refugee youth and families), European Council on Foreign Relations, Kurdish Community in Germany, HAWAR.help.e.v. (Refugee support association), Eziden Weltweit e.V., Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund (German Trade Union), Zentralinstitut für Regionenforschung, GERMANY Junge Europäische Föderalisten Nürnberg, Bayerische Forschungsallianz (BayFOR) GmbH, Europa-Union Nürnberger Land, Gesellschaft für bedrohte Völker, R.g. Nürnberg/Mfr., Asylothek Nürnberg, University of Bamberg, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, Alevitische Gemeinde Nürnberg, AWO Nürnberg, Junge Europäische Föderalisten, Stadt Nürnberg, Europa-Union Roth-Schwabach, Psychatrische Klinik Fürth, Genial Sozial, Lebenshilfe, CSU Erlangen Ortsverband Mitte Nord, Flüchtlingshilfe NBG-Langwasser

4 University faculty Heads: Galway University: the Irish Centre for Human Rights, Trinity College Dublin: The Society for International Affairs, IRELAND University College Dublin: School of Politics and International Relations, University College Cork - Law Department.

Senate of the italian Republic; High schools: IPSSEOA Assisi, Costaggini Rieti, Margherita di Savoia Rome, Tacito Rome; University: Global Governance Master, Tor Vergata Roma; Embassies: Ireland, , France, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia, Canada; Journalists: Eurocomunicazione, ITALY Babelpress.it, Europhonica, Oggi, Comune di Modena, Europe Direct Modena, Centro Italiano per la Pace in Medio Oriente, Università degli studi di Milano, Università Cattolica del S. Cuore, Save the Children Human Rights Monitoring Institute, Lithuanian Disability Forum, Seimas Committee on Human Rights, Lithuanian Childrens’ Fund, Public LITHUANIA Institution Roma Community Centre, «Lietuvos žinios», State Labour Inspectorate, Office of the Equal Opportunities Ombudsperson, Lietuvos Ryto TV, BNS

LUXEMBOURG Association congolaise - Conseil National des Femmes - Lycée Athénée- Ministère d’État- Ville de Luxembourg, Université - Association des kurdes

21 Malta College of Arts Science and Technology (MCAST), The Institute of European Studies, The Department of International Relations of the MALTA University of Malta.

Alliance Française, Yunus Emre Institute, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Embassy of Estonia, Embassy of Hungary, Embassy of , Embassy of Croatia, Embassy of Kosovo, Embassy of the Czech Republic, Embassy of Lithuania, Embassy of , Ministry of General Affairs, Embassy of Japan, Glaser Public Affairs, European Movement the Netherlands, EU Advice, Schaapveld, Embassy of Cyprus, Europol, Eurojust, International organization for migration, Embassy of , Minister of Plenipotentiary of St Marten, NETHERLANDS The Hague Institute for Global Justice, Municipality of Delft, Municipality of The Hague, Municipality of Utrecht, Municipality of Amsterdam, Embassy of Saoudi Arabia, Embassy of Poland, Embassy of Mexico, Fondation du merite Européenne, De Taalstudio, Rijskdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland, Ministry of the interior, Europa Decentraal, Embassy of Finland, ProDemos, PBLQ, Embassy of Malta Stowarzyszenie Interwencji Prawnej (NGO), Otwarty Dialog (NGO), Związek Tatarów RP (Association), Sieć Obywatelska Watchdog Polska (NGO), Centrum Analiz Klubu Jagiellońskiego (Association), Fundacja Notum (NGO), Stowarzyszenie Klub Przyjaciół Ukrainy (Association), Helsińska Fundacja Praw Człowieka (NGO), SGH (University), Uniwersytet Warszawski (University), Uniwersytet Śląski w Katowicach (University), LXXII LO Warszawa (school), 2 SLO im.Pawła Jasienicy w Warszawie (school), XXV Liceum Społeczne im, Marzeny Okońskiej (school), KUL POLAND (University), UMK w Toruniu (University), Fundacja im. Demokratów Polskich (NGO), Watchdocs, Helsinki Foundation, Warsaw University, Fondation supporting Iraqi students in Poland, Klub Seniora «Gajowice», Radio Opole, naszesudety.pl, Klub Seniora Lewicy, FU Zorex, Europe Direct-Wrocław, University of Wroclaw, Stowarzyszenie Dolnoślaski Kongres Kobiet, Stowarzyszenie na rzecz kultur świata, Fundacja TERRA, Media-Film, Nowa Gazeta Trzebnicka, SDRP University of Bucharest: Faculty of Political Science and Faculty of Law ROMANIA

Saint Cyrilus and Method University in Trnava, Trnava University,Trnava Self Governing Region, Office of Mayor of Trnava,Euractiv, Centre for SLOVAKIA European Policy, TV Trnava,Slovak Public Radio,TASR Agency,TV Bratislava

Amnesty, SOS racismo, United Nations Association of Spain and the Diputació of Barcelona (Barcelona Provincial Council) SPAIN

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ABF, Acando, Ambassadör, Amnesty International, Amnesty Press, Arbetet Global, Arbetsförmedlingen Stockholm City, Armeniska ungdomsförening, Axiom Film, Civil Rights Defenders, Community Media Sweden, D_Organisation, EU medborgare, Europa Direkt Ekumeniska EU-kontoret, Europaparlamentet, Frilans, Frilansande journalist, Humanisterna, IFS/CS Steg för Steg, Intra-Morin Service, IRG, Journalist/Mediakonsult, Journalisten, Juriststudent, Kommunal, LRF, MR Teologiska högskolan, Medlem i Amnesty och Svenska PEN, Miljömagasinet, Moderaterna, MUCF, NAV Sweden, Nerikes Allehanda, Olof Palmes Internationella Center, Örnsköldsviks gymnasium, Pensionär/Ersättare i kommunfullmäktige, People Care For People, PES STockholm, Polismyndigheten, Qandil, Radio France, Sakharov seminar January 29, 2016, sIlc, Sken, SLL, Socialdemokraterna i Stockholm, Socionomstudent, Stiemma,Stiftelsen Harald Edelstam, Stockholm stad, Stockholms Brukarförening, Stockholms universitet/ TÖI, Student europaprogrammet, Sv Paneuropaföreningen, Svensk- tunisisk förening, Svenska Freds, Svenska paneuropeiska föreningen, Svenska Unesco-rådet, Sveriges Kommuner och Landsting, Sveriges kristna råd, Tidigare EU-tjänsteman, Unw, Vänsterpartiet, Världens Barn, Vi Socialkonservativa, Utrikesdepartementet, Rodinia Government Affairs, Svenska FN-förbundet, PMU, Nyköpings Enskilda Gymnasium, Yennenga Progress, Klimat Aktion, kth, Fair action, Statsvetenskapliga institutionen vid Stockholms Universitet, Vänsterpartiet Stockholm Stadshus, Afrikagrupperna, Hungerprojektet, Anonymous World Legion Council, Stockholms universitet, Stockholms fredsförening, Rädda Barnen, Hope center, PanEuropa, UD, Vänsterpartiet/EU-parlamentet, SWEDEN Kongoveteranerna, Fi, The Global Capital Guide - Kapitalguiden, UD, SU, UD-HI, Student teologiska högskolan, RFSU, Europeiska kommissionen, traductions, NWOD FORUM, Jordens vänner, kolonirörelsen, Student i MR Samt Org Hope, DemokratiAkademin, Uppsala universitet, Världsbanken, We Effect, Socialdemokraterna, Stockholmsuniversitet, SVT, Sverigeskvinnolobby, Läkare i Världen, Stockholm Resilience Centre, UN Women Nationell Kommitte Sverige, Dagens Nyheter, Miljö- och energidepartementet, svenska rödakorset, Fotograf, Clowner utan Gränser, Miljö- och energidepartementet, Firma Filippa, EU kommissionen, Clas Ohlson AB, Wave Executive AB, Political Science student - Stockholm University, Kvinnor Kan, Svenska FN-förbundet, CONCORD Sverige, Föreningen kvinnor utan gränser, Demokratiföreningen, Huddinge Municipality, Huge, Department for Culture and Democracy, Journalist without borders, the Red Cross, 1.6 Million Club, 2.6 million club, Bakurkommittéerna, Dagen, UD, Kvinna till Kvinna, Vårdförbundet, Thomas Cook, Safiren 11, Eda Gården, Finansdepartementet, Hemmets Vän mfl frilansjournalist, FDC, Kurdistans Kvinnoförbund, UD-IU, UniKrea, svensk afganistan komitée, Folke Bernadotteakademin, spf, Kurdsika biblioteket, Nacka kommun, Kurdiska Riksförbundet, VBU, Svenska Europarörelsen, Refugees Welcome, UHR, Kurdiskariksförbundet, Sveriges Radio, Folkuniversitetet, Dagstidningen Evrensel, Birkagårdens folkhögskola, Kvinnofronten, DEA, Krigsbrottskommissionen/NOA, Utrikesdepartementet BIA, Kobatulus, IKFF, Seko, I.W.C., Läkare i Världen, Söderhamns-Kuriren, TCO The Times (Media), Embassy of Lithuania,People’s Daily Online UK (Media), PHP Network, UCL (University), Home Office (Government department), Gresham Society (Institution), Italian Embassy London, Imperial College (University), Embassy of Romania, Mineral Products Association (Association), Europe Street News (Media), Seddons Solicitors (Law firm), Embassy of Bulgaria, British Council (Institution/NGO), U3A (NGO), Tower Bridge Tax Practice (Law firm), Britain for Europe (Campaign organisation), Open Europe (Think Tank), MOD (Government Department?), European Social Network (Association), UK EPP (Political Party), University of Sussex (University), Birkbeck, University of London UK (University); Dynamic HR, RBS (Private Sector- Bank), Blackstone Chambers (Law firm), Global Success Partnership, Euro-Atlantic Group (Private Sector), Government Legal Service (Government Department), NECT (NGO), Danish Embassy, ComRes (Private Sector), University of Adelaide (University), FCO (Government Department), Anthemis (Private Sector), Embassy of , Embassy of , Croatian Composers’ Society, Embassy of the Republic of Croatia, LSE (University), Slovak Embassy, Embassy of the Republic of Poland, SOAS (University), Queen’s University Belfast Human Rights Centre, Queen’s University Belfast, Glasgow Human Rights Network, Glasgow University

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