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Appointment of a new EUSR for the Great Lakes: the EU must boost diplomatic efforts to ensure lasting peace and stability in the region

02/09/2024 - Communiqué

Grands Lacs, Union Européenne; Paix & Sécurité

EurAc members would like to express their most sincere congratulations to Mr. Johan Borgstam on his recent appointment as EU Special Representative for the Great Lakes. Coming at a crucial time for the future of the region, this appointment marks a significant step forward in the EU’s commitment to... Read more

Burundi: Joint Letter from Civil Society to the United Nations Human Rights Council

29/08/2024 - Open Letter

Burundi; Inclusive political participation & Human Rights

As serious human rights violations continue to be committed in Burundi in a context of widespread impunity, and as the country prepares for legislative and presidential elections in a tense national and regional environment, the UN Human Rights Council should extend the mandate of the Special... Read more

Urgent Call to Action: Protecting Human Rights and Promoting Nonviolence for Sustainable Peace in the DRC

27/08/2024 - Lettre Ouverte

Grands Lacs, RDC, Rwanda; Paix & Sécurité

The Europe-Central Africa network and Pax Christi International have issued an open letter following the recent webinar "Towards Sustainable Peace in the DRC". This letter addresses the escalating crisis in the DRC and underscores the urgent need for action from all stakeholders. While the recent... Read more

The Europe – Central Africa Network (EurAc), created in 2003, aims to support the Great Lakes region build a better future. EurAc carries out advocacy work for a strong, coherent and sustainable engagement by the European Union and its Member States integrated into a regional approach.

At present, EurAc gathers 33 European civil society organisations that work on and in the region and that support local civil society in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda in promoting peace and development, and in defending human rights.

 

  

Events

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12 July 2024

Webinar: “Towards Sustainable Peace in the DRC: Local and Regional Strategies in Response to the Security Crisis”

Online | 13:00 Brussels time

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22 March 2024

Armed conflicts in the DR Congo: impact on the population, prevention options (FR)

Théâtre Royal Flamand (KVS) : Quai aux Pierres de Taille 7, 1000 Bruxelles | 9:30-11:00

  The aim of this workshop is to provide a holistic analysis of the impact of violent conflicts in DR Congo (whether in the east or west of the...

28 September 2021

Online event – European Regulation on Responsible Mineral Sourcing: what are the lessons learned so far for the upcoming review and new legislative proposal?

On 28th September 2021, EurAc and its partners will host an online conference bringing together local and European civil society representatives,...

12 May 2021

Online conference - Launch of the PEUPLE project

On 12 May 2021, EurAc and its partners in the PEUPLE project will host an online conference to discuss the promotion of the participation of...

30 April 2021

Webinar - Promoting Clean Production, Trade and Export of Minerals from the DRC as a Driver for Local Peace and Stability

The Madini Project partner session to the 2021 OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains How can artisanal mining in Eastern Congo (EDRC),...

28 October 2020

Virtual Event - Monitoring and evaluation of the reform of the security sector in the DR Congo: what is the role of the EU?

On 28 October 2020, the African Security Sector Network (ASSN), Cordaid and the European Network for Central Africa (EurAc) will host an online...

23 September 2020

Virtual event - DRC - Revised Mining Code, new national governance, and COVID-19: impacts on the human rights of local communities

Online | 13:00 - 14:30

#HRC45 Virtual event | 23.09.2020 – 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM The 45th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC45) will focus on the human rights...

04 December 2019

Public conference - Promoting gender equality in the DRC and Rwanda: European rhetoric in view of the facts

Challenges and lessons learned for transformative European support of women's political and civic participation in the Democratic Republic of the...

30 April 2019

Public Conference - The EU regulation on responsible mineral sourcing and its accompanying measures: views from civil society from producing countries

- TUESDAY 30 APRIL 2019 - 14.00 - 17.00 COMECE, Square de Meeûs 19/1, 1050 Brussels Public Conference - The EU regulation on responsible mineral...

06 December 2018

Public Conference - Peace & Human Rights in the Great Lakes region: what role for the international community, the European Union and France?

Centre Malher (Université Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne),  Amphithéâtre Dupuis -  9 rue Malher,  Paris (métro Saint Paul). | 18:00 - 20:00  

  - JEUDI 06 DECEMBRE 2018 - 18.00 - 20.00 Centre Malher - Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne   Cet événement est organisé par le Secours...

25 September 2018

PUBLIC CONFERENCE - The criminalisation of the citizen movement Lucha in the DR Congo - 25 September - European Parliament

Room PHS 4 B 001 - European Parliament | 15:30 to 17:00

WHAT: Public conference - The criminalisation of the citizen movement Lucha in the DR Congo WHEN: 25 September 2018 - 15:30 to 17:00 WHERE: Room PHS...

18 September 2018

CONFERENCE - Crisis in the DRC: A country-wide perspective - Side event at the 39th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva

Room XXV | 14:00 - 15:00

Mardi, 18 septembre, 2018 WHAT: CONFERENCE - Crisis in the DRC: A country-wide perspective - Side event at the 39th session of the Human Rights...

04 June 2018

PUBLIC EVENT - Burundi: Is the persisting human rights, security & humanitarian crisis fading from the European agenda? - 4 June 2018 - European Parliament

Parlement européen | 15.30 - 17.30 pm

EVENEMENT PUBLIC Burundi: La crise persistante sécuritaire, humanitaire et des droits humains disparaît-elle de l'agenda européen?     - Lundi 4 juin...

23 March 2018

PUBLIC CONFERENCE - 23 MARCH 2018 - Civil Society on the frontline. What role for the European Union in DR Congo’s spiralling crisis ?

Room JAN 4Q1 | 09:30 - 11:30 am

PUBLIC CONFERENCE  Civil Society on the frontline. What role for the European Union in DR Congo’s spiralling crisis?   - 23 March 2018 -  9.30am - 11...

07 December 2017

[PUBLIC CONFERENCE & LAUNCH OF REPORT] - Land, development & conflict in the Great Lakes region: towards a renewed EU engagement for equitable land management

European Parliament, Room PHS 5B001 | From 9.30 am to 12.30 pm

  The Great Lakes region is one of the most densely populated regions on the African continent, and one that has seen a high level of violent...

20 June 2017

[CONFERENCE] Preventing a deteriorating human rights crisis in the DR Congo: Monitoring of and accountability for violations and repression - 20 June 2017 - A side-event to the 35th session of the UN Human Rights Council

Room XXIV, Palais des Nations, Geneva | 9.30am - 11.00am

  WHAT: A side-event to the 35th session of the UN Human Rights Council, on the human rights situation in the DRC WHEN: 20 June 2017 - from 9.30am to...

16 June 2017

[CONFERENCE] Burundi: is the persisting human rights crisis fading from the international agenda? - 16 June 2017 - Side-event to the 35th session of the Human Rights Council

Palais des Nations, Geneva (Switzerland) | 3.30pm - 5pm

  WHAT: Side-event in conjunction with the 35th session of the UN Human Rights Council for an update on the human rights situation in Burundi and how...

22 March 2017

PUBLIC CONFERENCE & PHOTO-EXHIBITION - EU Regulation on responsible mineral sourcing: Towards an improved governance of the artisanal mining sector in the DRC?

European Parliament - ASP building 3H1 // Brussels, Belgium | 9.30am - 1pm

PUBLIC CONFERENCE & PHOTO EXHIBITION   22 March 2017 9.30am-1pm Exhibition open on 20-23 March 2017 European Parliament Brussels    Hosted by...

28 September 2016

Public Conference - “Human Rights Situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Insights from civil society”

Palais des Nations, Geneva | 18h-20h

Side event to the 33rd OHCHR Human Right Council organized by EurAc, Franciscans International and others.

02 June 2016

EurAc–OSEPI Conference on DR Congo elections & the role of the EU - 2 June 2016 at the European Parliament

European Parliament, Brussels, Room Jan 4Q2 | 10.00 – 13.00

Elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: European Union support for a credible democratic process The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC...

02 June 2016

SAVE THE DATE: EurAc-OSEPI Conference "Elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: European Union support for a credible democratic process"

European Parliament, Brussels, Room Jan 4Q2 | 10.00 – 13.00

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is due to hold presidential and legislative elections in November 2016. Yet in a volatile pre-electoral...

14 March 2016

Debate-"EU Conflict Minerals Regulation: A step towards enhanced morality in global supply chains?"

Event organized by CIDSE, Commission Justice et Paix, EurAc, Misereor and Brot für die Welt. In the context of the trilogue negotiations (the...

Latest positions and publications

02/09/2024 - Communiqué - (EN/FR)
European Union, Great Lakes; Peace & Security

EurAc members would like to express their most sincere congratulations to Mr. Johan Borgstam on his recent appointment as EU Special Representative for the Great Lakes. Coming at a crucial time for the future of the region, this appointment marks a significant step forward in the EU’s commitment to fostering peace, stability and sustainable development, while signaling a renewed diplomatic engagement with the countries of the Great Lakes.

 

29/08/2024 - Open Letter - (EN/FR)
Burundi; Inclusive political participation & Human Rights

As serious human rights violations continue to be committed in Burundi in a context of widespread impunity, and as the country prepares for legislative and presidential elections in a tense national and regional environment, the UN Human Rights Council should extend the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Burundi during its 57th session. 

27/08/2024 - Open Letter - (EN/FR)
DRC, Great Lakes, Rwanda; Peace & Security

The Europe-Central Africa network and Pax Christi International have issued an open letter following the recent webinar "Towards Sustainable Peace in the DRC". This letter addresses the escalating crisis in the DRC and underscores the urgent need for action from all stakeholders. While the recent ceasefire between Rwanda and the DRC is a step forward, ongoing violations and worsening humanitarian conditions require more than temporary truces.