The European Commission launched a consultation initiative on the upcoming New EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. In its submission, EuroMed Rights highlights how the New Pact should be used
New EU pact on Migration and Asylum: an opportunity for human rights Read More »
On 17 July 2020, the European Council will examine the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the period 2021-2027. On this occasion, EU leaders will discuss both internal and external aspects
EU migration budget: more border management, less respect for human rights Read More »
In recent weeks, the world battled not one, but two pandemics. Around the world people gasped in horror as George Floyd pleaded for his breath. His passing breathed new life
Racism, a pandemic in the Euro-Mediterranean too Read More »
Despite the ongoing pandemic, examples of violent pushbacks and increased deaths at the EU’s land and sea borders continue unabated. From the Central Mediterranean, to the Aegean Sea and the
Pandemic does not deter violence at borders Read More »
On the eve of World Refugee Day, EuroMed Rights is extremely concerned by the increasing violations of EU, international and asylum law by EU Member States. Despite a general climate
No lockdown for pushbacks during COVID-19 Read More »
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown global structural, social, economic, and humanitarian inequalities into sharp focus. Existing issues such as migrant’s rights, access to healthcare, violence against women and discrimination –
Webinar series: The state of human rights after the pandemic Read More »
The inhumane and dire situation in Libya, with the escalation of the conflict and the spread of the coronavirus, has led to a recent increase in departures. In the sole
Starboard or port, no safe harbour in sight Read More »
On 15 May 2020, the administration of the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) forcibly sent 100 Syrian refugees, including unaccompanied children, to Mersin, Turkey. They have been transferred
Syrian refugees in Cyprus pushed back to Turkey Read More »
COVID-19 further aggravates the already vulnerable situation of migrants and refugees held in hotspots and detention facilities in Greece, Italy and Spain. In the Italian island of Lampedusa, migrants rescued
COVID-19 also affects hotspots and detention centres Read More »
The current COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted clear discriminatory limitations on access to healthcare for migrants and refugees. The situation is very critical especially for migrants, asylum seekers and internally displaced
Access to health for migrants and refugees during COVID-19 Read More »
