On 26 November 2013, the PCHR published the second report of its kind; entitled “Through Women’s Eyes”. This report focuses the gender-specific implications and consequences of ‘Operation Pillar of Defense.’
Important challenges concerning sexual violence related to both the social cultural context in Syria and methodology of documentation hamper the documentation process.
Violence against Women, Bleeding Wound in the Syrian Conflict Read More »
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2013, the EMHRN releases a new report that sheds light on the increased use of violence against women in Syria.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women Read More »
The regional Euro Mediterranean NGO conference titled “Violence against Women, crimes and impunity”, was organised in Amman by the EMHRN in collaboration with Mizan Law Group for Human Rights, SIGI and ACHRS.
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This conference aimed to assess violence against women; remind States of their national, regional and international commitments to fight gender-based violence and make concrete recommendations for ending impunity.
Violence against Women: Crimes and Impunity – Final Declaration Read More »
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.
KISA reports yet another extremely severe incident involving a blatant breach of the right to privacy, as well as a complete mishandling of the cases of two women (victims of trafficking) by relevant state authorities and services.
The ENGP and the EMHRN welcome the fact that the third UfM Ministerial Meeting being held in Paris on 12 September 2013 is devoted to women’s rights in the Mediterranean region.
The EMHRN, the ENGP and the IFE-EFI, as the organisers of the Euromed Civil Forum on Gender Equality held in preparation of the Ministerial Conference of the Union for the Mediterranean take note of the creation of a “Foundation of Women for the Mediterranean”.
