Difference between revisions of "Eritrean Movement for Democracy and Human Rights (EMDHR)"
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|Description=EMDGR was founded in December 2003 by Eritreans in the Republic of South Africa in response to the absence of civil and democratic rights of citizens and the lack of rule of law in Eritrea. The EMDHR believes that a sustainable democracy, rule of law and respect for human and democratic rights can only be realised when there is full comprehension, awareness and participation by the general public. Their programmes are primarily aimed at those within the country who are severely constrained by a lack of civil liberties, in addition to supporting Eritrean CSOs in the diaspora to help develop their organisational capacity. | |Description=EMDGR was founded in December 2003 by Eritreans in the Republic of South Africa in response to the absence of civil and democratic rights of citizens and the lack of rule of law in Eritrea. The EMDHR believes that a sustainable democracy, rule of law and respect for human and democratic rights can only be realised when there is full comprehension, awareness and participation by the general public. Their programmes are primarily aimed at those within the country who are severely constrained by a lack of civil liberties, in addition to supporting Eritrean CSOs in the diaspora to help develop their organisational capacity. | ||
Revision as of 10:02, 14 March 2023
Organization name
Eritrean Movement for Democracy and Human Rights (EMDHR)
Organization link
Organization type
CSO
Country
Current focus/area
Human Rights
Refugee Rights
Advocacy
Description/notes
EMDGR was founded in December 2003 by Eritreans in the Republic of South Africa in response to the absence of civil and democratic rights of citizens and the lack of rule of law in Eritrea. The EMDHR believes that a sustainable democracy, rule of law and respect for human and democratic rights can only be realised when there is full comprehension, awareness and participation by the general public. Their programmes are primarily aimed at those within the country who are severely constrained by a lack of civil liberties, in addition to supporting Eritrean CSOs in the diaspora to help develop their organisational capacity.
(Information from a joint NGO report on discrimination against women)
Compendium source
Participating organisation of the Global Campaign to Demand Climate Justice
15° 10' 45.84" N, 39° 46' 56.28" E
Refugee Rights
Advocacy +Longitude: 39.7823 +
