Revista Drepturile Omului

In contemporary society, digital skills and the integration of information technology and artificial intelligence are changing the way people’s lives unfold, both in their professional roles, as citizens, and in their private lives.

The role of education is reflected in the development of skills that allow students to become functional citizens, as well as in transmitting the values that underpin the respect for human rights in the digital era.

This study investigates possible openings, from the perspective of the educational approach of training and development of critical thinking, starting from the assumption that the digital society is definable by the risks of promoting pseudoscience and perpetuating violent messages, of a selfish individualism that generates identity crises, both individual and collective, and on the other hand, the tools offered by the digital society and AI help to preserve and perpetuate

values and, therefore, open pedagogical possibilities to overcome the post-truth era, but also the one in which the image surpasses the text.

However, the responsibility for the younger generational cohorts, both in terms of formal and non-formal education, largely falls on teachers who teach social and human sciences, who can structurally and through training provide normative models of behavior and benchmarks in the formation of social and civic attitudes and critical thinking, ensuring their transmission through both rational and emotional mechanisms. The use of advanced digital technologies can be an asset, especially when they are doubled by creativity and versatility in the use of different methods targeted at the specific adaptive needs of the actors of the digital society.

The paper presents a comparative analysis of how aphorisms and humor convey, reinforce, or critique the fundamental values of human rights across diverse cultures, including Romanian, Latin, Germanic, Slavic, American, Chinese, and Indian traditions. The study explores the variations in tone (ironic, philosophical, educational), structure (proverbs, satire, maxims), and function (moralizing, critical, or reflective) while identifying universal themes such as justice, liberty, and human dignity. In Romanian culture, humor – especially through the character named “Bulă” and traditional proverbs – serves as a tool for social critique and psychological resistance, particularly against systemic injustices. In contrast, in cultures such as the one found in Germany or India, aphorisms serve a more normative and educational purpose, often rooted in philosophical or spiritual traditions.

The paper highlights that both humor and aphorisms are not merely linguistic artifacts but vehicles of cultural identity that shape public understanding of rights. As such, integrating these expressions into civic education and interdisciplinary research may enhance democratic awareness and encourage critical thinking. This cross-cultural perspective demonstrates the potential of cultural discourse to bridge gaps between legal principles and everyday understanding of human dignity and justice.

The article aims, first, to delimit the concept of ”secondary victimization” from other concepts that are correlated or with which it can be confused. Subsequently, provisions referring to secondary victimization or aspects aimed at preventing it will be identified in international, European documents (directives and recommendations), then in national ones. These provisions implicitly refer to the respect of human rights, representing a guarantee of their protection.

The article concludes with measures implemented or in the process of being implemented that have an impact, in turn, at the level of the elements of the criminal justice system and some proposals at different levels.

The European Court of Justice, in case 80.784/13, ruled on the complaint filed following the death of N.V. in a hospital setting, according to the obligation imposed on the state by Article 2 of the Convention. The case originated in Application No. 80.784/13 against Romania, filed by two nationals of the Romanian state, Ms. Elena Vlase and Ms. Ioana Ortensia Vlase, who referred the case to the Court on December 14, 2013. They claimed that the authorities had not conducted a prompt and effective investigation into the death of their husband and father, respectively, in a public hospital, invoking the violation of national criminal law provisions and particularly Articles 2, 6, and 13 of the European Convention on Human Rights.

The Court’s examination of the contested interference fell within the scope of Article 2 of the Convention, highlighting the general principles developed by the Court concerning the procedural obligations under Article 2, especially in the healthcare sector, in the case of the death of a person under the responsibility of medical staff, whether in the public or private medical sector.

Since the applicants had used a domestic criminal remedy to complain about the failure of the doctors responsible for treating their relative, and the first applicant had simultaneously initiated a civil action by joining the criminal proceedings as a civil party, the Court examined whether the remedy used by the applicants met the requirements of promptness, effectiveness, and reasonable diligence arising from the procedural aspect of Article 2 of the Convention.

This year’s UNICEF report starts from a more elusive concept, that of “systems”. They represent the “big picture” and play a vital role in realizing children’s rights and meeting their needs. Multiple crises around the world are deepening children’s vulnerability. Systems represent the networks of structures, institutions, policies and processes that should function over the long term and enable the provision of critical services for children. If these structures as a whole would function effectively and in harmony by mutual coordination on a global scale, they might have the capacity to serve all children, without discrimination, but also to cope with humanitarian crises, armed conflict situations or the impact of climate change through adaptation, foresight, planning, monitoring and intervention.

This paper analyzes the European Green Deal from the perspective of fundamental rights, focusing on the protection of the right to a safe, clean, healthy, and sustainable environment. Based on research and expert contributions from several Member States, the study evaluates how the policies and legislative measures of the Green Deal align with the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and relevant human rights obligations. The findings highlight that the integration of fundamental rights is currently fragmented and inconsistent. Significant gaps exist in the application of systematic rights-based assessments, meaningful public participation, prevention of discrimination, mitigation of energy poverty, and promotion of social inclusion. These deficiencies may affect the effectiveness and fairness of the green transition, risking the exclusion of vulnerable and marginalized groups from its benefits.

The paper emphasizes the importance of a human rights-based approach to ensure that the European Green Deal provides a just, inclusive, and equitable transition towards environmental sustainability. At the same time, preliminary recommendations are offered for integrating fundamental rights into the Green Deal’s future policies and legislative proposals. This approach seeks to harmonize environmental objectives with the protection and promotion of fundamental rights, thereby supporting a sustainable future that respects the rights of all European Union citizens.