Brussels, April 10, 2019 In the run-up to the parliamentary elections, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised to extend Israel’s sovereignty to areas of the West Bank, continue the occupation of the Palestinian territory and maintain Israeli settlements and outposts in place. In light of this promise, Netanyahu’s likely re-election as Prime Minister presents an … Continued
Read full joint statement in English & Arabic April 2, 2019 – Washington, D.C. We, the undersigned organizations strongly condemn the Egyptian authorities’ retaliation and intimidation of Amr Waked and Khaled Abol Naga following their participation in a series of human rights advocacy activities in Washington D.C. In addition, we call on the Egyptian government … Continued
Statement Brussels, 2 April 2019 European policy on migration still in denial! In a press release published on March 29, the Council of the European Union (EU) announced that EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia, for which the mandate ended on March 31, will be extended until 30 September 2019, but without naval assets. European surveillance will … Continued
Brussels, Jan 24 2019 Eight years ago, Egyptians took to the streets to demand bread, freedom and dignity. Day after day since then, these legitimate aspirations have been deliberately crushed. Every time a human being is tortured, disappeared, extra-judicially killed, executed or arbitrarily arrested, Egypt’s authorities convey a clear message to their people: the change … Continued
Joint Statement Brussels, 27 October 2018 Ahead of the Istanbul four-way summit on the situation in Syria, announced for 27 October 2018, EuroMed Rights and the Human Rights Association (İnsan Hakları Derneği-IHD) call on French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel to raise with Turkish President Recep Erdoğan the issue of the ongoing repression … Continued
JOINT POSITION PAPER Brussels, 8 October 2018 The undersigned human rights organisations stress the utmost importance of European Union (EU) and Member States supporting the United Nations (UN) Database on businesses operating in Israeli settlements (the Database), as a necessary and proportionate measure to promote greater transparency, accountability and respect by both states and businesses … Continued
Dear Madam Prosecutor, Today, on 17 September 2018, 25 civil society organisations including coalitions urge you to urgently open an investigation into the Situation in Palestine. The International Criminal Court (ICC) is the only viable independent judicial body capable of ending impunity for crimes committed in the occupied Palestinian territory and effectively deterring the commission … Continued
Joint statement Brussels, 12 September 2018 On 23 August 2018, 116 people have again been deported from Ceuta to Morocco, and two have died during the mass arrests conducted in Morocco as a result. These events are but another example of the consequences that a violent, restrictive and security-oriented approach of migration policies may … Continued
We, the undersigned, call for the immediate repeal of the Anti-Cyber and Information Technology Crimes Law (“The Cybercrime Law”), as well as the review and reform of articles on internet surveillance and blocking of websites in the law on the regulation of the press and media (“The Media Regulation Law”). The Cybercrime Law and the Media Regulation Law … Continued
Violence against women is a human rights violation and a form of discrimination against women. This statement is written black on white in the Council of Europe’s Istanbul Convention, which celebrates today, 1 August 2018, its 4th anniversary since its entry into force. On this occasion, President of EuroMed Rights, Wadih Al-Asmar declares: “EuroMed Rights … Continued
