Apply in 123 simple steps

Human rights

Human rights are protected by the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. These include freedom from discrimination, protection of personal data, and access to justice. Every citizen is entitled to these rights equally.

Rule of law

The EU is based on the rule of law. Everything it does is founded on treaties voluntarily and democratically agreed by its member states. Law and justice are upheld by an independent judiciary, with the European Court of Justice as the final authority — its judgments are binding on all member states.

Equality

Equality ensures that all citizens are treated the same before the law. It includes gender equality and equal opportunities in every area of life. This principle has guided European integration since the Treaty of Rome.

Democracy

The EU is built on representative democracy. Citizens have the right to vote and stand in elections for the European Parliament, whether in their country of origin or residence. Political participation is a cornerstone of European citizenship.

Freedom

Freedom means the right to move, live, and work across the Union. It also safeguards personal liberties such as privacy, belief, assembly, and expression. These freedoms are guaranteed by the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.

Human dignity

Human dignity is the foundation of European society. It is inviolable and must always be respected and protected. All fundamental rights stem from this principle.

Kristina Doda

Kristina Doda is a senior human rights, rule of law and governance expert with more than 10 years of professional experience leading programmes that promote fundamental rights, equality, access to justice and inclusive public policies. She has extensive experience working with the European Union, the Council of Europe, the United Nations, public institutions and civil society organisations, supporting legal and policy reforms, institutional development and the integration of human rights principles into governance and development initiatives. Her expertise encompasses human rights-based approaches (HRBA), anti-discrimination, gender equality, disability inclusion, access to justice, legislative and policy analysis, research, monitoring, stakeholder engagement and capacity building. She has successfully managed complex programmes, coordinated multidisciplinary partnerships, prepared shadow reports for international human rights mechanisms, supported legislative reforms and developed practical methodologies and training programmes for public institutions and civil society organisations. Her experience also includes managing re-granting schemes for grassroots organisations, strengthening institutional capacities and promoting evidence-based policy development.

Kristina combines strong legal and analytical expertise with a collaborative and results-oriented approach, helping institutions and civil society organisations translate human rights standards into practical policies, stronger institutions and more inclusive services for citizens.