A Message from Yara Sallam
While the release last week of one hundred prisoners – including myself – is a positive step, the real solution to the problem of the hundreds of imprisoned people is […]
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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.
JOINT PR (MOROCCO): Halt Restrictions on Civil Society and Stop Harassing Human Rights Defenders
CIHRS and partners in an Oral Statement at the UN: 22 September 2015– The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS), jointly with EuroMed Rights, the Moroccan Association for Human
EGYPT: A Hundred Activists Released for Eid but Will Egypt Abolish Laws Curtailing Human Rights?
EuroMed Rights welcomes the release of a hundred Egyptian prisoners, including Human Rights Defenders Sanaa Seif and Yara Sallam. The activists have been pardoned and released on the occasion of
JOINT PUBLIC STATEMENT ON TURKEY: Stop Escalating Violence and Human Rights Violations!
Read the statement in Turkish EuroMed Rights, FIDH, Human Rights Association (İHD), and the Human Rights Foundation of Turkey (HRFT) and Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly strongly condemn escalating violence and serious
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Two Years since Rabaa Massacre, Impunity still Reigns in Egypt
On this day two years ago, the Egyptian army and riot police launched a deadly onslaught on supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi, leaving hundreds dead and thousands injured. Our
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EU Must Stand for Human Rights NGOs in Israel
EuroMed Rights is deeply concerned about the Israeli government’s steps to undermine and delegitimise key Israeli Human Rights NGOs, and calls on the EU to act against attempts to
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TUNISIA: Counterterror Law Endangers Rights, Legislate Safeguards Against Abuse
Tunis, August 1, 2015 – Tunisia’s new counterterrorism law imperils human rights and lacks the necessary safeguards against abuse, eight nongovernmental organisations said today. The law grants security forces broad
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Escalating Violence in Turkey: Human Rights Dealt Another Major Blow
EuroMed Rights expresses its deep concern about ongoing massive arrest operations and human rights violations in Turkey.
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A year of hurdles for Morocco’s civil society
A year ago, in an address to Morocco’s national Parliament, Interior Minister Mohamed Hassad, accused NGOs of hosting foreign agendas and of being detrimental to the Kingdom’s reputation and security.
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Egypt: Renewed Crackdown on Independent Groups Government Investigating Human Rights Workers
Egyptian authorities are increasing their pressure on independent organizations in Egypt that receive foreign funding or have criticized government policies, ten international human rights organizations said today.