Statement

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 …

Letter to European Council 19 June 2020

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Human Rights and Democracy Network (HRDN) takes note that the Joint Communication on A Strategic Approach to Resilience in the EU’s external action was published on 7 June 2017. HRDN welcomes the EU’s acknowledgement that the global trends of shrinking civil society space, and attempts to erode the universality …