The undersigned organizations[1]write to express our strong support for S.Res.109, Senator Chris Murphy and Senator Mike Lee’s resolution requesting a report on human rights conditions in Saudi Arabia under Section 502B(c) …
Universal Periodic Review: how to address the current human rights crisis in Algeria? A civil society perspective
On November 11, 2022, Algeria’s human rights record was reviewed during its fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) before the UN Human Rights Council (HRC). During the HRC’s 52nd session in …
Libya: Amendment to draconian Law 19/2001 on civil society offers no solution
Rather than complying with its constitutional obligation to issue a new law guaranteeing the right to free association, the House of Representatives proposes amendment to repressive law shackling civil society …
Europe’s involvement in war crimes in Yemen: Stop Arms Exports and End Impunity
Berlin/Sana’a – Eight years ago, on 26 March 2015, the Saudi Arabia-led military coalition launched the aerial campaign “Decisive Storm”, escalating the conflict in Yemen and, with it, the suffering …
The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive must fully cover the arms sector
Joint NGO statement to the European Parliament and EU Member States Four EU Member states are among the world’s top ten arms exporters: France (3rd), Germany (5th), Italy (6th) and …
Human rights organisations warn of the deteriorating situation of migrants, asylum seekers and refugees in Libya and the worrying shrinking civic space
We, activists and members of civil society organisations working on ongoing human rights violations against migrants, asylum seekers and refugees in Libya, express our deep concern regarding the general climate …
UN Human Rights Council should ensure meaningful follow-up on the human rights situation in Libya
Your Excellency, In July 2022 the Human Rights Council (HRC) adopted resolution 50/23 extending the mandate of the United Nations (UN) Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya (FFM) “for a final, …
Joint Letter to UN Member States at the 52nd Human Rights Council for the Renewal of the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders
Human rights defenders are people who act with humanity, serve humanity and who contribute to and bring out the best in humanity. They are key to our daily lives – …
Algeria: Worsening human rights crisis marks anniversary of pro-democracy Hirak movement
Marking the fourth anniversary of Algeria’s prodemocracy movement Hirak, activists and representatives of nongovernmental organizations gathered in Paris on 21 February for a press conference titled ‘On the Human Rights …
Egypt in Crisis: Following COP27 NGOs call for urgent action by the United Nations to address the worsening crisis in Egypt
In an open letter, Egyptian and international civil society organizations have called on the UN Human Rights Council (the Council) to adopt a resolution on the human rights crisis in …
Ukraine: Justice for the most serious crimes will promote international peace and security
24 February marks one year since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. To date, FIDH member organisations in Ukraine, the Center for Civil Liberties, and the Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group, …
Hassan al-Rabea’s extradition constitutes a grave violation of Morocco’s international obligations
To the Prime Minister of Morocco, Mr. Akhannouch: We, the undersigned human rights organisations, write to express our grave concern for the fate of Saudi national Hassan al-Rabea and seek …
Joint NGO Letter to the European Parliament on Decision to Shrink “Urgency” Resolutions on Human Rights
Dear President Metsola, Dear Presidents of the political groups of the European Parliament, We are writing to follow up on our December 20 letter, where we raised concerns about proposals to …
Free Dr Abduljalil Al-Singace after a year and half of hunger strike
King of Bahrain, Hamad bin ‘Issa Al Khalifa Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Your Majesties, We, the undersigned, write to you once more concerning …
59 Human Rights Organizations call on the European Parliament to Continue its Commitment to Supporting Human Rights and Confronting Violations
Dear President Metsola, Dear Presidents of the political groups of the European Parliament, We are writing to express our greatest concerns over recent debates and proposals to freeze all activities of …