The participation of two Saudi female athletes in the London Olympics is an important first step but does not go far enough in addressing entrenched problems of gender discrimination in the kingdom, HRW said today.
Olympics: For Saudi Women, Only a Starting Line Read More »
A delegation of the EMHRN and the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders – a FIDH and OMCT joint programme – met with you in February to discuss the situation of Freedom of Association in Egypt.
Letter from EMHRN president to the president of the Arab Republic of Egypt Read More »
On June 28th 2012, the Palestinian Human Right Organization (PHRO) opened the concluding conference of its programme “Advancing Palestinian Refugee Women Rights in Lebanon’s Gender Equality”.
The EMHRN calls on the EU to show strong political will to implement its new policy with South Mediterranean neighbours in a way that systematically translates its commitment for human rights, democratisation and gender equality into actions.
One Year after The New ENP Approach: Time for Europe to Show Credibility Read More »
Adalah was informed that the Israeli Ministry of Justice has translated several “Concluding Observations” issued by UN human rights treaty bodies into Hebrew, and has made these documents available on the Ministry’s website.
The review of Algeria within the framework of the Universal Periodic Review highlighted the concerns of several UN member states with regard to restrictions to public freedoms and the unfair treatment of the dossier of disappeared persons.
The Universal Periodic Review: Algeria is criticized by its peers Read More »
Highly concerned with the marginalisation of women, 25 activists representing human rights and women’s rights organisations in the Euro-med region, met to discuss how to mobilise and join forces to counteract this worrying trend.
Where are the women? Read More »
On the occasion of the EU-Morocco Association Council meeting taking place today, the EMHRN calls upon the EU to continue to monitor the constitutional reforms that have recently taken place in Morocco.
Morocco after the Arab Spring: Human Rights Warrant Continued Vigilance Read More »
In a joint report published today, the EMHRN, the CFDA, the LADDH and the SNAPAP are calling out to the Algerian public as well as the international observers to bring their attention to the new laws that have passed in Algeria.
EMHRN commemorates International Women’s Day. The celebration comes in the context of uprisings for democracy in the Southern Mediterranean region and the economic crisis in Europe.
Transitional governments should ensure women get their full rights Read More »
