Accountability, Justice and Space for Civil Society

The space available for civil society organisations working to promote, defend and protect human rights in the Euro-Mediterranean region has steadily declined over past three years, as has access to justice and accountability for citizens in the region.

Rights Groups Call on Egyptian Authorities to Immediately Release Dr. Salah Soltan and All Wrongfully Detained Prisoners Sentenced in Case No. 1766 of 2022

We, the undersigned organizations, are deeply alarmed by the news that Egyptian academic and U.S. lawful permanent resident Dr. Salah Soltan is enduring a potentially life-threatening medical crisis and is

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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

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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.

The Honorable President Donald J. Trump President of the United States 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 The Honorable Marco Rubio Secretary of State U.S. State Department 2201 C

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