In Algeria, the Hirak, or popular protest movement, which began on February 22, continues unabated. Initially launched to oppose Abdelaziz Bouteflika's candidacy for a fifth presidential term, the Hirak quickly gained momentum, bringing together millions of Algerians from all walks of life. Thanks to this constant and peaceful citizen pressure, Bouteflika was forced to step down... Continue reading The Hirak: a peaceful uprising for democracy
International Day for the Victims of Enforced Disappearance
Montreuil, August 23, 2019 August 30 has been designated by the United Nations as the International Day for Victims of Enforced Disappearance, thanks in particular to the struggle of families of the disappeared following the example of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo in Argentina. Enforced disappearance is defined as "the arrest, detention, abduction... Continue reading International Day for the Victims of Enforced Disappearance
What reconciliation for Algeria? Rachid El Manouzi: Memory(s) and Society(ies)
Speech given at the round table organized in Algiers on December 1, 2018 on the theme "Memory, an instrument to guarantee the non-repetition of crimes" The question of memory is absolutely paramount for any state, group of people or individual who has suffered or witnessed harm. Memory begets reconciliation... Continue reading What reconciliation for Algeria? Rachid El Manouzi: Memory(s) and Society(ies)
Gaza: Israeli repression of Palestinian demonstrators continues
Since March 2018, the border between the Gaza Strip and Israel has been the scene of weekly mobilizations as part of the "Great March of Return". Every Friday, thousands of Palestinians, including many families, converge on the border fence to demand an end to the Israeli blockade and the right of return to... Continue reading Gaza: Israeli repression continues in the face of Palestinian demonstrators
Algeria's review by the United Nations Human Rights Committee, July 4-5, 2018
On July 4 and 5, 2018, Algeria was examined by the Human Rights Committee in Geneva at its 123rd session. FEMED, in partnership with its member association Djazairouna, transmitted to the Committee an alternative report highlighting Algeria's multiple breaches of its international commitments materialized by the... Continue reading Algeria's review by the United Nations Human Rights Committee, July 4 and 5, 2018
Saudi Arabia: feminist activists arrested ahead of lifting of driving ban
As Saudi Arabia prepares to allow women to drive this June, several emblematic figures in the fight for women's rights are being arrested this May 2018. Among them is Loujain al-Hathloul, a long-time activist known for publicly defying the ban. The authorities accuse these women of "supporting... Continue reading Saudi Arabia: feminist activists arrested ahead of lifting of driving ban
Arbitrary arrest of the President of Human Rights Association
Paris November 10, 2017: While Human Rights Association (IHD) was demonstrating in front of the Human Rights Statue on Yüksel Avenue in Ankara, police intervened and proceeded to arrest IHD leaders including the President, Mr. Öztürk Türkdogan. For several months, Turkey has been experiencing a period of repression, with several human rights activists... Continue reading Arbitrary arrest of Human Rights Association President
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearance - August 30, 2017
The United Nations has declared August 30 International Day for the Victims of Enforced Disappearance. For this occasion, the Euro-Mediterranean Federation against Enforced Disappearances (FEMED), Amnesty International France, the Collectif des Familles de Disparus en Algérie (CFDA), the Association de Parents et Amis de Disparus au Maroc (APADM), the Moroccan Forum... Continue reading International Day for Victims of Enforced Disappearance - August 30, 2017
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearance - August 30, 2017
The United Nations has declared August 30 International Day for the Victims of Enforced Disappearance. For this occasion, the Euro-Mediterranean Federation against Enforced Disappearances (FEMED), Amnesty International France, the Collectif des Familles de Disparus en Algérie (CFDA), the Association de Parents et Amis de Disparus au Maroc (APADM), the Moroccan Forum... Continue reading International Day for Victims of Enforced Disappearance - August 30, 2017
Advocacy mission in Geneva May 2017
FEMED, in partnership with its member association, Libyan Human Rights Solidarity (HRS), led an advocacy mission to Geneva on May 10 and 11, 2017 on the sidelines of the 112th session of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID). Two HRS representatives, Giumma El Omami, president of the member association,... Continue reading Advocacy mission in Geneva May 2017