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HRDN Statement on EU’s Post-2027 Global Europe Instrument

As part of the Human Rights and Democracy Network (HRDN), the EU LAT Network has reacted to the European Commission proposal of a new regulation under the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), calling for clearer commitments and dedicated funding for human rights, democracy, and Civil ...

Publicado el 1 de agosto de 2025 11:36

Report on The State of Civic Space in Latin America: Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Peru, and Ecuador.

The EU-LAT Network presents its latest report on The State of Civic Space in Latin America, which examines the challenges faced by civil society and human rights defenders in Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Peru, and Ecuador. The report analyses key trends, including restrictions on ...

Publicado el 20 de marzo de 2025 07:00

Unprecedented Attacks on NGOs in the EU – We Call on All Democratic Forces To Act for a Strong and Independent Civil Society

European CSOs are currently facing an unprecedented attack from certain Members of the European Parliament. This attack, driven by some MEPs from the European People’s Party (EPP) and far-right groups, is fuelled by disinformation. It relies on misleading arguments to artificially create a scanda...

Publicado el 7 de abril de 2025 09:40

Press release: 28 MEPs Demand Justice for Juan López and Honduran Guapinol Defenders.

28 Members of the European Parliament from 4 political groups signed a joint letter addressed to Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vicepresident (HR/VP) of the European Commission, expressing their concern about the murder of Hondur...

Publicado el 16 de diciembre de 2024 10:04

Joint CSO statement reacting to Omnibus publication

The EU-LAT Network joins over 360 CSOs in calling on the European Parliament and EU Council to block the Omnibus proposal. This proposal risks jeopardising the very objectives of crucial corporate sustainability laws and undermines not only the EU’s commitment towards its green ambitions and prot...

Publicado el 10 de marzo de 2025 10:28

Open letter to Ursula Von Der Leyen

Food safety, public health, social protection, human rights, and environmental protections form the foundation of a fair and resilient society. In a joint and open letter, more than 270 civil society organisations, trade unions, consumer groups, farmers’ organisations, civil rights groups, and en...

Publicado el 13 de enero de 2025 11:07

GOOD PRACTICES for EP Resolutions, Press Releases and Statements of Delegations, Committees and their Chairs, or official letters by MEPs on human rights defenders; and for MFAs/EEAS

GOOD PRACTICES for European Parliament Resolutions, Press Releases and Statements of Delegations, Committees and their Chairs, or official letters by MEPs on human rights defenders. Read it here GOOD PRACTICES in communicating about Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) at risk, for EEAS, MFAs, EU d...

Publicado el 15 de octubre de 2024 09:33

Case study: Mining in Peru, the case of Espinar.

On February 23, 2022, the European Commission published its proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). EU-LAT Network welcomed the long-awaited text as another step in the direction of promoting and guaranteeing respect for human rights in Latin America by the Europe...

Publicado el 27 de noviembre de 2023 14:44

JOINT DECLARATION: In memory of Berta Cáceres EU-LAT y CIDSE urge Member States to adopt the EU Due Diligence Directive

The European Commission adopted a proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) on February 23, 2022, with the aim of promoting sustainable and responsible business behavior, that respects human and environmental rights. More than two years later, the Directive has still...

Publicado el 6 de marzo de 2024 13:23

Open letter to Ursula von der Leyen: Prioritise cooperation, human rights and solidarity

The EU-LAT Network, together with other 6 EU-level organisations, representing over 2600 CSOs across Europe and beyond, call on the new European Commission to respect its commitments and base its external action on respect for human dignity, human rights, equality and solidarity. In the 2023 Stat...

Publicado el 18 de julio de 2024 10:08