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At a time when human rights and democracy are under threat globally, when civil and political rights are in decline, when international institutions and laws are directly attacked by some governments, the EU should assert itself as a key actor to protect, promote and fulfil human rights and fundamental freedoms. …

On 21 June, European civil society networks CONCORD, EPLO, HRDN, and VOICE sent a second joint letter to the European Heads of the State ahead of the European Council Meeting on 28-29 June. The civil society organisations urge Heads of State or Government during the upcoming discussions on the next Multiannual …

This report aims to capture the discussions, analysis and recommendations from the 2017 Human Rights Forum on ‘Human Rights under threat: exploring new approaches in a challenging global context’, co-organised by the European External Action Service (EEAS) and the Brussels-based Human Rights and Democracy Network (HRDN). The Forum took place …

The 51 member organisations of the Human Rights and Democracy Network (HRDN) consider that the European Union’s commitments spelled out in Article 2 and 21 of the Treaty remain fully relevant. The EU institutions and its member states must guide the negotiations of the future Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) in …

On 20 February, European civil society networks CONCORD, EPLO, HRDN, and VOICE sent a joint letter to the European Heads of the State ahead of the Informal Meeting on 23 February 2018. The civil society organisations urge Heads of State or Government during the upcoming discussions on the next Multiannual Financial …

Civil Society Voices: How can we counter the closing space for civil society and what role should the EU play? These were key questions discussed in Brussels from 3-4 December 2015 with human rights defenders from across the globe. The 17th EU-NGO Human Rights Forum was jointly organized by HRDN and …

On the 3rd and 4th of December, the 17th annual EU-NGO Forum was held in Brussels, bringing together over 200 representatives from civil society, governments and international institutions. The forum focused this year on the shrinking space for civil society and how to prevent or reverse this through building an …

HRDN member organisation Plan EU Office is organising a launch reception and photographic exhibition entitled ‘Goals for Girls Post-2015: Win, lose or draw?‘  on Monday 12 October 2015 (18.00-19.30) in Brussels. To register for this event, please send an e-mail to Eoghan Walsh. (Deadline for registration: 7 October 2015)

HRDN’s Working Group on EU Internal Human Rights Policy has written to members of the European Parliament regarding the report on the situation of fundamental rights in the European Union (2013-2014). Click here to read the letter.

HRDN has published a Job advertisement for the next EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. Click here to download the job ad.