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Accountability, Justice and Space for Civil Society

The space available for civil society organisations working to promote, defend and protect human rights in the Euro-Mediterranean region is steadily declining, as is access to justice and accountability for citizens in the region. In Egypt, Algeria, Syria, Turkey, Palestine and Israel, civil society activists are repressed. Human rights organisations are systematically harassed and targeted by the governments. Furthermore, international support to human rights defenders and independent civil society organisations is increasingly criminalised via anti-terrorism laws and administrative obstacles.
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EuroMed Rights solidarity mission to Palestine
From 13 to 19 May 2023, EuroMed Rights conducted a mission in Palestine to express solidarity with Palestinian civil society on both sides of the green line. Since its

Turkey must ensure free and fair electoral process
As Turkey prepares to hold critical elections next 14 May 2023, EuroMed Rights once again calls for the Turkish authorities to ensure a free and fair electoral process and respect

EU Member States must address the structural discrimination, repression and occupation of Palestinians by Israel
Ahead of the next UN Universal Periodic Review of Israel’s human rights record scheduled for 9 May 2023, and based on its member’s interventions to the UN Human Rights Council, EuroMed

Counterterrorism measures need to respect human rights and rule of law
On May 4, 2023, Egypt and the European Union co-chaired the 21st Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF) Coordination Committee Meeting, formally handing over the co-chairship of the forum from Morocco to
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Migration and Asylum
Restrictive migration policies and inadequate legislative protection across the Euromed (and beyond) mean that asylum seekers, migrants, and refugees face unique challenges in adjusting to life in their host countries.
Women's Rights and Gender Justice
EuroMed Rights strives to actively promote the rights of women and women’s participation in public life as well as promoting gender equality in the Euro-Med region.
Democracy and Freedoms
The status of democracy and fundamental freedoms in the Euro-Mediterranean region has continued to backslide or remained at a negative status quo over the past three years.
Economic and Social Rights
A new regional programme of EuroMed Rights focuses on economic and social rights (ESR), building on our extensive work in Tunisia over the last years. The Network strives to put social justice concerns at the heart of its work.