Gender Rights in the MENA Region: Civil Society Sounds the Alarm on Rising Violations
The MENA region is witnessing an alarming increase in gender-based violence (GBV), exacerbated by a growing anti-gender backlash that further
26 Nov 2025
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FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND ASSOCIATION IN THE SOUTH-EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN – OVERVIEW AUTHORITARIAN MECHANISMS AND PERSPECTIVES FOR CIVIL SOCIETY IN THE REGION
This report documents the evolution of the institutional and legislative repression that threatens the freedoms of association and expression in
25 Nov 2025
Repression on protests in solidarity with Flotilla and Palestinian people: NGOs demand EU Council action
Brussels, 16 October 2025 A coalition of NGOs, including the European Civic Forum, and the International Federation of Human Rights
17 Oct 2025
Wave of civic activism in support of Global Sumud Flotilla met with shocking repression: EU leaders must uphold right to protest – Joint statement
In recent weeks, millions of people across Europe have exercised their right to peaceful assembly in solidarity with Palestinians. Many
17 Oct 2025
As mass starvation spreads across Gaza, our colleagues and those we serve are wasting away
As the Israeli government’s siege starves the people of Gaza, aid workers are now joining the same food lines, risking
24 Jul 2025
Gaza: Starvation or gunfire – this is not a humanitarian response
NGOs call for immediate action to end the deadly Israeli distribution scheme (including the so-called Gaza Humanitarian Foundation) in Gaza,
1 Jul 2025
EU Must Act Decisively on Israel’s Non-Compliance with Human Rights Obligations
The views expressed in this statement may not represent those of all members As EU leaders meet today and tomorrow
26 Jun 2025
Joint Statement on the EU-Israel Association Agreement Review
The undersigned human rights and humanitarian organizations and trade unions urge the EU to ensure that the ongoing review of
19 Jun 2025
Joint Statement : Stopping Israel’s attack on Civil Society, justice and human rights: A Call to Action
With the start of Israeli Knesset’s summer session on May 4, the undersigning organisations observe with grave concern the series
15 May 2025