The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Network consists of more than 80 human rights organisations, institutions and individuals based in 30 countries in the Euro-Mediterranean region. It was established in 1997 in response to the Barcelona Declaration and the establishment of the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership. Its membership adheres to universal human rights principles and is convinced of the value of cooperation and dialogue across and within borders.
The objectives of the network are to:
- pro-actively support and publicise the universal principles and standards of human rights in the Partner States and the whole of the Middle Eastern region and actively highlight the abuse of rights from whatever source
- critically engage with all dimensions of the Barcelona Process and to maintain a critical stance on the EU’s own performance in this regard
- strengthen, assist and co-ordinate the efforts of its members, especially in contexts where rights are systematically abused or denied
- support the development of democratic institutions alongside the promotion of the rule of law, the equality of men and women, public education and awareness as well as human rights education
- set up and support all necessary structures and procedures to achieve the above.