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The hidden world of aid
A recent trip to The Gambia revealed to Steven George-Hilley a hidden network of people who met, kept in touch and delivered aid through social media channels. Read more
Huffington Post – Department For Transport Staff Sacked For 'Misuse Of Social Media'
Steven George-Hilley comments, to theHuffington Post, on freedom of information act requests that revealed up to five workers at the Department of Transport had been sacked for misuse of social media. “Government departments should be encouraging responsible use of social media, not oppressing it. Many employees rely on social media channels to communicate with their colleagues and employers, particularly during […]
Parliament Street examines how social media is driving aid in the developing world
A trip to The Gambia revealed to Steven George-Hilley a hidden network of people who met, kept in touch and delivered aid through social media channels.
Parliament Street investigates social media policy at the Department for Transport
Up to five workers at the Department for Transport have been sacked for misuse of social media, Parliament Street finds.
Steven George-Hilley writes for civilsociety.co.uk
Published on civilsociety.co.uk on 22 Jan 2013: The hidden world of aid A recent trip to The Gambia revealed to Steven George-Hilley a hidden network of people who met, kept in touch and delivered aid through social media channels. We all know that the tidal wave of social media tools has helped connect millions of people all over the world, […]
Deutsche Welle (DW) report on our North Korea research paper
Deutsche Welle (DW), Germany’s international broadcaster has reported on our new paper, Fostering Democracy in North Korea: North Korean defector calls on Europe for help UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay has called for a ‘long overdue’ investigation into North Korea’s rights situation, the improvement of which defector Kim Joo Il says can only happen with Europe’s […]
Fostering democracy: a paper on North Korea
In a new paper, North Korean defector Kim Joo Il argues Western powers can have a positive impact on the development of human rights in North Korea. With a foreword by Benedict Rogers, Christian Solidarity Worldwide. Read the full report (pdf) »
North Korean defector calls on Europe for help
North Korean defector – and author of a report for Parliament Street – Kim Joo Il says improvements in human rights can only happen with Europe’s help. “The UK and other European countries must actively lead an international initiative to expose the reality of human rights violations, persuade the regime to address these problems and plant the seeds of democracy in […]
North Korea defector urges European help
In a new paper, North Korean defector Kim Joo Il says improvements to human rights in North Korea can only happen with Europe’s support.
