Welcome to Thembi, Civil Society Advocates
This page is now tailored to you. In the complete Thembi experience, everything will adapt even more. Think full customization to your professional role, policy needs and the way you work.
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Create your own
In just a few steps, you can create your very own policy passport. Think of it as your ticket to personalized EU policy monitoring. Thembi tracks what you need, you focus on what matters. For example:
Consumer Rights Policy Advocate
Tracks Right to Repair Directive, General Product Safety Regulation, Ecodesign and Consumer Credit Directive. Follows IMCO/ENVI and BEUC. Needs alerts for public consultations and input opportunities.
Policy Officer – Digital Rights Group
Works on GDPR, Data Act, cross-border transfer adequacy. Tracks LIBE/ITRE, EDPB guidance and adequacy decisions. Scrutinizes engagement of tech giants and gatekeepers with EU policy-makers.
EU Liaison – Child Rights IGO
Tracks the European Child Guarantee, the updated monitoring framework and NAPs for 2026. Engages with EMPL, LIBE, FRA, and Eurochild. Must be alerted about public consultations and calls for evidence.
Programme Lead - LGBTQI+ Rights
Monitors anti-discrimination policy. Tracks the LGBTIQ equality strategy 2026-2030, the Anti-Discrimination Directive, and engages MEPs in LIBE and EMPL. Contributes to FRA and EIGE outputs.
Coordinator – Media Freedom & Democracy
Tracks the Media Freedom Act and national implementation of the Anti-SLAPP Directive. Engages with LIBE/CULT committees, FRA, and the European Board for Media Services.
Campaign Manager – Animal Welfare
Contributed to the consultation "On-farm animal welfare" and tracks ensuing policies. Monitors rules on cage farming, transport standards, pet welfare and import conditions. Scrutinizes ENVI/AGRI files and debates.