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.
23/07/2024 - Open Letter - (EN)
European Union; Inclusive political participation & Human Rights
As a member of the Human Rights and Democracy Network (HRDN) together with 68 other organisations, EurAc calls on the new European Parliament to double down on efforts to ensure the
centrality of human rights and international law in its work for the next 5 years.
22/07/2024 - Communiqué - (EN/FR)
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In its new Strategic Plan 2024-2029 "Towards an increased engagement in and inclusive development of the Great Lakes Region", EurAc reiterates its commitment to peace & security, human rights protection, and sustainable management of natural resources in the Great Lakes Region in Central Africa.
04/07/2024 - Open Letter - (EN)
European Union; Inclusive political participation & Human Rights
It is crucial that the EU respects the commitments it has undertaken while basing its external action on respect for human dignity, human rights, equality and solidarity. The Commission must strengthen its reputation vis-à-vis partner countries and put the well-being of people and the planet at the centre of the new institutional mandate.