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.
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.
