UAB hosts lecture series to support ARENAS Going Extreme Exhibition
On 20 November and 4 December, the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) hosted two lectures exploring how the far right is using extremist narratives in the fields of gender and science. The first lecture was given by sociolinguist and discourse analyst Laura Camargo (University of the Balearic Islands). Entitled ‘From rejection to appropriation: cross-gender strategies […]
Webinar: Literacy for Digital Citizenship
Digital literacy is no longer a luxury; it is essential to successfully navigate an online world of disinformation and digital threats. With the rise in digital misinformation, resilient critical thinkers are essential, and we all have a responsibility to inform ourselves and improve our digital literacy skills. To support the improvement of digital literacy, the […]
ARENAS Glossary: A Powerful Tool Against Extremist Narratives
2025 marked a turning point in global politics, ushering in an era where extremism is no longer confined to the fringes but has become disturbingly mainstream. From the rise of authoritarian leaders to the normalisation of far-right ideologies, the European Union faces unprecedented challenges in safeguarding democratic values. In this context, the work of the […]
ARENAS Partners work published in respected Ensambles Journel
ARENAS consortium members Gwenaelle Bauvois from the University of Helsinki and Claudia Jareño Gila from CY Cergy Paris Université recently collaborated on a paper that was published in the Argentinian journal Ensambles. Their article, “The Nemésis collective: the revenge of far-right feminists”, examines the French collective Némésis, which defines itself as feminist but maintains close […]
Protecting Young People Online: Is Exclusion or Education the answer?
Australia implemented a social media ban for under-16s on December 10 2025. It has prompted debate about how best to protect young people in an increasingly volatile digital landscape. Concerns about online harms from misinformation to extremist narratives are legitimate. Insights from youth education initiatives across Europe, including the ARENAS project, suggest a more nuanced […]
Latvian Partner Creative Ideas presents ARENAS at the Riga NGO house
Who will lead your organisation tomorrow – respect or chaos? The working environment is constantly evolving, and diversity — in age, culture, experience, values, and worldview — is becoming an increasingly central element of organisational life. Yet, actual growth is only possible when leadership is grounded in respect, inclusion, and shared understanding. As part of […]