Conclusions of CSW 57th Session
The fifty-seventh session of the Commission on the Status of Women took place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from 4 to 15 March 2013.
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Women’s rights and gender justice
Ashton Challenged by MEPs on Egypt
Following EU High Representative Ashton’s address on Egypt at the European Parliament, EMHRN welcomes the plea by MEPs that the EU withhold direct financial aid to Egypt until Morsi’s government demonstrates real progress in human rights.
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Human Rights Compromised in Egypt: What will it take for the EU to Act on its Values?
In view of the upcoming debate on Egypt at the European Parliament with Catherine Ashton, the EMHRN is urging the EU to exercise maximum leverage on the Egyptian government in the context of a receding human rights climate plaguing the country.
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International Women’s Day in the Euro-med
Marking the International Women’s Day, the EMHRN says that women living in South-East Mediterranean countries are seeing their rights increasingly violated, despite promises of change in the aftermath of the revolutions that shook the region.
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International Women’s Day 2013
The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Network (EMHRN) commemorates International Women’s Day.
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We demand equal representation!
The Mediterranean Institute of Gender Studies congratulates the new President-elect of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nicos Anastasiades.
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Eradicating Dissent in post-Mubarak Egypt: Civil Society Face New Repressive Laws
Last week, the Egyptian Ministry of Justice announced a new draft Law on Civil Associations and Foundations and a draft law on demonstrations for consideration and approval by the government.
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EU marks ‘Arab Spring’ two years on: Time to walk the talk!
As the European Council meets 7 and 8 February, the EMHRN reminds the Heads of State and Government of the EU of their pledge to promote human rights in the southern Mediterranean countries.
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Revisiting Sexualities in the 21t Century
The Cyprus Sociological Association, the University of Nicosia, the Cyprus Family Planning Association, ACCEPT LGBT Cyprus and the MIGS are organizing a conference called “Revisiting Sexualities in the 21t Century”.
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Egypt Two years after the revolution, the protection of basic citizens’ rights remains non-existent
On the occasion of the second anniversary of the January 25 Revolution, our organisations express their serious concern over the situation of human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Egypt.