Julia Ivan 🇺🇦

human rights•refugees•EU• @amnestynl • ex @amnestyhungary director & @hhc_helsinki alumna, @EF_Fellows ‘19 🌍, personal tweets, RT ≠ endorsement, ♀️she/her

[Julia Ivan 🇺🇦 @Juliivan_]

I just published vol.3 of my #efjourney blog: Welcome to a new family! @JulieShin_ @Vish_speaks @Phillips1Phoebe @tobiazevi
@aishachaudhary @EF_Fellows @kohler_reed @dustinhaisler and many others :) https://t.co/T442pWaZ6c

[Julia Ivan 🇺🇦 @Juliivan_]

little did we know in October how protests and police raids would change the climate in #Serbia. Last week 4 NGOs were raided and I'm lucky to see @MartaKosEU +@NLinBelgrade standing by their CSO partners, I wish I saw more diplomats sending this clear signal of solidarity

[Julia Ivan 🇺🇦 @Juliivan_]

Honest conversations about the amazing work of Serbian CSOs amid further backsliding in #HumanRights protection, arresting activists for peacefully practicing their #FreedomOfExpression. They need public support from international community& EU. #CivicSpace #CSOs #NGOs #Serbia

[Saint Javelin @saintjavelin]

The Dutch public broadcaster made a sketch on the current situation of the world

[Dutch Embassy in Serbia and in Montenegro @NLinBelgrade]

The importance of civic space, human rights & fundamental freedoms as core EU values were discussed by @CRTArs, @KOMSmladi, ambassador @MartijnElgersma and his colleagues at a working breakfast yesterday, highlighting key challenges and priorities ahead.

[Dutch Embassy in Serbia and in Montenegro @NLinBelgrade]

Spoke to @KRIKrs about #mediafreedom and importance of independent and pluriform media for democracy. Discussed journalists’ safety, lawsuits KRIK is facing and anti SLAPP initiatives. Good news: citizens’ support for the important work of KRIK is growing. #freedomofexpression

[Marta Kos @MartaKosEU]

Engaging and timely discussion with Serbian civil society representatives on the current political situation and Serbia’s EU path.

The rule of law, effective anti-corruption measures, media freedom, and accountable democratic institutions are central to the EU, and to the future of Serbia and its citizens.

Strong civil society is vital for a healthy democracy—safeguarding rights and values. We will talk more often.

[Civil Rights Defenders @crdefenders]

The intimidation of the NGO sector by the Serbian government continues with police raids on offices of USAID-supported organisations. This is an alarming attack on the civil society in #Serbia. We stand in solidarity with those being targeted. #HumanRights #FreedomOfSpeech

[Julia Ivan 🇺🇦 @Juliivan_]

Worrisome development in #Serbia where government threats escalated into police raids based on Trumpian arguments. These #NGOs are vital watchdogs and support marginalized groups, hold the government accountable and criticize #corruption and nepotism. We have to support them!

[amnestypress @amnestypress]

The #Trump effect!

Today, Serbian police raided the premises of 3 prominent USAID-supported organisations

The targeting of these NGOs is a blatant act of intimidation & the latest in a persistent campaign by Serbian authorities to silence critical voices
https://t.co/DrtPQSB3ES

[Julia Ivan 🇺🇦 @Juliivan_]

@YUCOMoffice @bezbednost_org @bgcentar @YIHR_eng

[Julia Ivan 🇺🇦 @Juliivan_]

Honest conversations about the amazing work of Serbian CSOs amid further backsliding in #HumanRights protection, arresting activists for peacefully practicing their #FreedomOfExpression. They need public support from international community& EU. #CivicSpace #CSOs #NGOs #Serbia

[Julia Ivan 🇺🇦 @Juliivan_]

@YUCOMoffice @bezbednost_org @bgcentar

[Julia Ivan 🇺🇦 @Juliivan_]

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[Julia Ivan 🇺🇦 @Juliivan_]

Having our Serbian friends visiting the Hague offered @minbuza @NHC_nl @Clingendaelorg an opportunity to better understand how challenging their work has recently become in Serbia. We stand united with them and work together to improve the position of local heroes of #Serbia 👏

[Igor Bandović @IgorBandovic]

Visit to the Hague with our friends from @amnestynl @YUCOMoffice @bezbednost_org

[Julia Ivan 🇺🇦 @Juliivan_]

#Serbia #MediaFreedom #CivilSociety

[Julia Ivan 🇺🇦 @Juliivan_]

This is unacceptable. These wonderful Serbian independent journos fight for a society where information is accessible to all and where people have the means to control those in power. They need our support and solidarity, now more than ever.

[Amnesty EU @AmnestyEU]

For weeks journalists in Novi Sad have faced death threats & vicious abuse online

EU leaders should urge the Serbian authorities to investigate the persistent smear campaigns & serious threats to journalists’ safety

Failure to act would put lives at risk
https://t.co/Yn2zKvmC1t

[Amnesty EU @AmnestyEU]

For weeks journalists in Novi Sad have faced death threats & vicious abuse online

EU leaders should urge the Serbian authorities to investigate the persistent smear campaigns & serious threats to journalists’ safety

Failure to act would put lives at risk
https://t.co/Yn2zKvmC1t

[Giulio Mattioli @giulio_mattioli]

Imagine climate protesters doing this. There'd be calls for introducing martial law. 😳

[Alberto Alemanno 🇪🇺 @alemannoEU]

How on Earth can the EU Commission unblock €10.2 billion of public money for Hungary despite persistent breaches of EU law?

The concept of political corruption finds a new expression in the EU legal order #Orban #EUCO #eucocouncil

https://t.co/rG1Ts970Q5

[Julia Ivan 🇺🇦 @Juliivan_]

🇷🇸 Serbians dreaming of EU membership feel betrayed ahead of elections https://t.co/8RTMgJB2UG

[euronews @euronews]

Pro-Western, democracy activists in Serbia said they feel betrayed by the EU for failing to act to prevent or punish the autocratic turn of President Aleksandar Vučić’s government.

https://t.co/nwTEO77b2L