Statement

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 …

HRDN calls on the EU institutions to recognise explicitly that a resilient society is a democratic one in which there is a vibrant civil society which enjoys an enabling environment for its activities and in which all individuals without exception enjoy all their rights and freedoms under a robust rule …

HRDN takes note of the Global Strategy presented to the Member States which recognises the importance of civil society as a partner in defending fundamental freedoms; that human rights violations as a root cause of violence and instability; and the importance of democracy for resilient societies. We note the aspiration …

If the new EU Global Strategy is to be successful in achieving its stated objectives of improving security, prosperity, resilience and governance in the world, it will be critical to recognise that key to this is the full respect, protection and realisation of all people’s human rights – be they …

On 9 December 2015, Leyla Yunus was released from detention and her 8.5-year prison sentence on charges of fraud and tax evasion was converted into a 5-year suspended sentence, following a decision by the Baku City Court of Appeal on the basis of a request from her lawyers with reference …

HRDN has published a statement on the Council conclusions on the action plan on human rights and democracy 2015-2019. Click here to download the statement.  

HRDN reaction to the Council Conclusions on the action plan on human rights and democracy 2015 – 2019 Click here to download the statement.

HRDN has published a statement on the The Future of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) (June 2015). Click here to download the statement.

HRDN has published a Statement on Shrinking Space for Civil Society – A Rights Based Approach for Action  (September 2014) Click here to download the statement.

HRDN has published a statement on the second anniversary of the adoption of the EU Strategic Framework and Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy. Click here to download the statement.