Theme
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 years. The sweeping powers, permitted to governments under the Covid-19 pandemic, have in many countries exacerbated illiberal and authoritarian trends. Political regimes often seem unwilling or incapable to pursue genuine democratic reforms and protect fundamental freedoms. Collaborations between civil society organisations, state actors and international actors like the EU is also increasingly put under pressure from new populist political forces, and increasing instability.
Latest Publications
Declaration of EuroMed Rights’ 13th General Assembly: Human Rights – More Than Ever!
On the occasion of its 13th General Assembly, EuroMed Rights calls on decision-makers and civil society in the Euro-Mediterranean region to put Human Rights at the forefront of their work.
Mapping study on civil society actors working on impunity, accountability and places of deprivation in/in Turkey
We are pleased to share our latest mapping study, which sheds light on the state of impunity, accountability, and places of deprivation of liberty in Turkey. This comprehensive report, that
EuroMed Rights and 24 CSOs express deep concern about Ireland’s recent decision to designate Egypt , Morocco and Algeria as safe countries of origin
EuroMed Rights and 24 human rights non-governmental organisations have sent a letter to the Irish government expressing their deep concern about Ireland’s recent decision to designate Egypt, Morocco and Algeria
Rights organizations condemn spate of Egyptian journalist arrests, demand immediate release, accountability
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), along with 33 rights and press freedom organizations, condemns the recent arrests and enforced disappearance of four Egyptian journalists – Ashraf Omar, Khaled Mamdouh,
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Other Themes
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.
Accountability, Justice and Space for Civil Society
In recent years, many governments across the Euro-Mediterranean region have tended to adopt ever more repressive measures and policies to curtail civil society activism and muzzle critical voices.
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.