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Joint Statement by Humanitarian, Development, and Human Rights Organizations in Lebanon: From South to North: Ongoing Violations Must End — Ceasefire Commitments and IHL Obligations Must Be Respected
As of today, six months have passed since the announcement of a ceasefire that was intended to put an end to hostilities between Israel and Lebanon. Yet military actions and

Syria: Genuine Transitional Justice Requires Accountability for All
EuroMed Rights expresses concern over Presidential Decree No. 20, issued on 17 May 2025 by Syrian Interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, establishing the National Commission for Transitional Justice. While the creation

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 of legislative initiatives and policy measures, currently making their way

58 U.S. SYRIAN AND INTERNATIONAL NGOS CALL ON The U.S. to review and ease sanctions that obstruct Syria’s access to humanitarian aid, essential services, and early recovery efforts.
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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
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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.