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.
In view of the ENP progress report for Egypt (2013), taking into account the deteriorating human rights situation on the ground, EMHRN recommends the following human rights priorities as key recommendations for 2014.
The ITUC, PSI, the IUF, the CISA, the Solidarity Center from AFL-CIO and the EMHRN express their solidarity with independent Algerian trade unionists who are fighting for the defense of freedom of association.
Israeli violations of international law and international humanitarian law in the oPt continued during the reporting period (29 August – 04 September 2013).
ARTICLE 19 fully supports the strike observed by Tunisian public radio journalists to protest against the unilateral appointments of the head of public radio, and denounce the interference of management in editorial positions.
Tunisia: Article 19 supports radio strike for political interference Read More »
The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Network (EMHRN) condemns the use of violence during and after the events that have just unfolded in Egypt.
EMHRN declaration on the events in Egypt Read More »
The EMHRN strongly condemns the assassination of Tunisian opposition leader Mohammed Brahmi and extends its deepest condolences and sympathy to his family, his loved ones and to all democrats in Tunisia.
Opposition Leader Killed in Tunisia Read More »
The Arab Palestinian minority in Israel held a general strike in protest against the Prawer Plan which threatens to displace up to 70,000 Bedouin citizens of Israel from their homes and lands in the Naqab/Negev desert.
Israeli violations of international law and international humanitarian law in the oPt continued during the reporting period 11 – 17 July 2013
EMHRN reports lethal use of force, appalling numbers of injuries and criminalisation of legitimate professional activities by Turkish authorities.
Stop criminalising peaceful protest in Turkey! Read More »
The EMHRN’s mission to Ankara expressed its concerns following the second hearing of the trial against its Executive Committee member M. Osman İşçi and 71 trade-unionists.
Turkey Trade unionists and human rights defenders tried as alleged terrorists Read More »
