At the Greek-Turkish border, the European Agency for controlling the external borders, Frontex, is taking part in a process that prevents refugees from benefitting from international protection.
The EMHRN warns that the security approach so far adopted not only undermines the rights of migrants and refugees, but also endangers their lives.
Frontexit is publishing today an overview of the information it has collected about the Agency since the campaign’s launch in March 2013.
Overview – The mandate of frontex Read More »
On World Refugee Day, the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Network expresses its grave concern over the continued violations of the rights of refugees in the Euro-Mediterranean region.
The prolongation of the conflict in Syria and mass exodus of refugees has created what is now considered one of the worst humanitarian crises in modern history.
Position Paper on Refugees from Syria 2014 Read More »
The undersigned organizations express their deep concern over the new policy of the Lebanese authorities towards Palestinian Refugees from Syria.
Declaration of Solidarity with Syria’s Palestinian Refugees Read More »
We condemn the lack of transparency in the negotiation process which did not involve civil society actors, many of whom have been active on issues directly relevant to the ‘Mobility Partnership’ agreement.
Tunisia-EU Mobility Partnership Read More »
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the EMHRN published its regional report that alerts violence against women has dramatically increased in the Euro-Mediterranean region during the recent years.
The EMHRN and Migreurop call upon the European Parliament to vote against the Readmission agreement until the full respect of rights of migrants and refugees can be guaranteed at all stages of the procedure.
European Parliament: Do not vote in favour of an EU-Turkey Readmission Agreement! Read More »
In the context of ongoing discussions on EU joint policy towards Gaza, we call on the EU to urge Israel to lift the unlawful closure of the Gaza Strip, and demand they comply with their obligations under international law.
Gaza: The status quo is not an option anymore Read More »
