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EU Should Defend the ICC – International Criminal Court Under Attack by US, Others
(Brussels, April 4, 2025) — The European Union (EU) should defend the International Criminal Court (ICC) amid serious attacks on its mandate and mission, XX nongovernmental groups said today. These

Turkey: End Brutal Crackdown on Peaceful Protest and Human Rights Defenders
In a joint statement, 13 international, regional and national civil society organisations, strongly condemn violations of the right to protest in Turkey, including police brutality, ill-treatment that may amount to

Joint statement: Tunisia’s withdrawal of individuals’ and NGOs’ access to the African Court marks a serious setback for human rights accountability
The undersigned Tunisian and international civil society organizations condemn the Tunisian government’s decision to withdraw its declaration under Article 34(6) of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and

Urgent Call to Reinstate Ceasefire in Gaza and Ensure Unrestricted Humanitarian Aid
Horrific images have been emerging from Gaza since dawn on March 18, revealing the scale of mass atrocities unfolding in real time. Reports confirmed that over 500 people, including more than 180

The EU Must Prioritise Justice, Accountability, and Civil Society in Syria’s Transition
As the Brussels 9 Conference on Syria convenes today, bringing together key international stakeholders to discuss the future of EU engagement with Syria, we, the undersigned human rights and civil

EuroMed Rights condemns escalating violence in Syria’s coastal region and calls for accountability
EuroMed Rights expresses concern over the recent escalation of violence in Syria’s coastal region, particularly in the provinces of Latakia and Tartous where over 1,018 people were killed, including 745
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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.