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The Al Jazeera law in Israel – One more step in silencing dissent
On April 1st , the Israeli Knesset passed the so-called “Al Jazeera” law, granting the government authority to shut down foreign news outlets operating in Israel if they were deemed
Cyprus-Lebanon: Stop systemic attacks to the right to asylum!
Over the last days, international media reported several attacks by Cypriot authorities against people fleeing Lebanon and Syria. People on board remained stuck at sea for several days, with no
It’s not only Gaza – The EU must act to end forced displacement and settler violence in the West Bank
Since October 7th the world has been gripped by images of violence perpetrated against civilians in Gaza, a consequence of Israel’s war against Palestinians. As of 08 April 2024, Gaza’s
Joint statement: Egypt must immediately and unconditionally release anti-torture protester Mahmoud Hussein
The Egyptian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release Mahmoud Hussein who is facing 25 years in prison simply for wearing a T-shirt with an anti-torture slogan, 15 Egyptian and international
Webinar/ The crime of genocide and the ICJ preliminary decision: Legal and Political insights
On January 26, 2024, the International Court of Justice ( ICJ) ruled on a provisional measures application by South Africa on accusations of genocide committed by Israel against Palestinians in
Egypt: Human Rights Group and its Director Threatened and Smeared
Reprisals Follow Reports on Gaza Border Activity (Washington D.C, February XX, 2024) – The Egyptian authorities and affiliated groups have responded to recent reporting by the Sinai Foundation for Human
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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.