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The undersigned CSO networks call on EU leaders to reverse cuts to EU budget funds for partner countries and reinforce solidarity with crisis-affected people. Ahead of the next round of negotiations between the institutions on the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), 8 networks, civil society organisations and NGOs are calling …

HRDN letter to European Parliament on increasing the resources of the thematic pillar in the NDICI (16.09.2020) The Human Rights and Democracy Network (HRDN) is writing to you today to call upon you, during the ongoing negotiations on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), to reject the cuts made by the …

Submission to the European Commission in the framework of the stakeholder consultation for the Rule of Law Report HRDN Working Group on EU Internal Human Rights Policy 4 May 2020 In the framework of the stakeholder consultation, we, the Human Rights and Democracy Network’s working group engaged on EU internal …

 May 2020 On 25 March 2020, the European Commission and the High Representative published the new EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy for 2020-2024, which has been submitted to the Council for consideration and adoption. The HRDN welcomes the renewed attention and stated commitment by the European Union …

Human rights provide us with a sophisticated tool to guide responses during crises and social upheaval. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), adopted in 1948, was itself a response to half a century of turmoil: two world wars, a pandemic and economic depression. It drew on previous charters and …

CIVIL SOCIETY ON THE FRONTLINE 2019 FINAL (002) The Internal HRDN working group contributed to the development of ‘Civil Society on the Frontline: 5 Points For Action 2019-2024’ that is co-signed by over 30 networks and individual organisaitons.

Following the European Parliament elections, new members will take their seats within different parliamentary Committees. The Human Rights and Democracy Network (HRDN) believes that this is a timely moment to share recommendations, which would ensure that the European Parliament (EP) will be an important actor in defending democratic governance and …

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 …