Alliance Internationale pour la Défense des Droits et des Libertés (AIDL)

EU Legislative Interests

The (AIDL) focuses on European policies and initiatives related to the protection and promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms, the rule of law, justice, democracy, good governance, transparency, and anti-corruption, as well as environmental protection, climate justice, sustainable development, equality, the empowerment of women, and the inclusion of minorities and vulnerable groups. AIDL monitors and engages with key EU legislative and policy frameworks, including the implementation and update of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, the European framework for the protection of human rights defenders and civil society organisations, and discussions related to countering SLAPP lawsuits and safeguarding freedom of expression and media independence. It also follows EU initiatives on climate justice, the just green transition, democratic governance, institutional integrity, transparency, accountability, and anti-corruption policies. The organisation contributes to the development and implementation of these EU policies through institutional dialogue, human rights expertise, participation in EU public consultations, and cooperation with relevant EU institutions and bodies, thereby strengthening the integration of human rights, climate, and governance priorities across European policy frameworks.

Communication Activities

AIDL implements a range of institutional communication activities related to European policies and initiatives on human rights, fundamental freedoms, democracy, justice, good governance, transparency, anti-corruption, climate action, and sustainable development, as well as gender equality, women’s rights, and the fight against discrimination, racism, violence, and extremism. These activities include international conferences and thematic events on EU priorities in the fields of human rights, climate justice, and equality; advocacy and awareness campaigns promoting shared European values; and institutional reports and analyses highlighting the implementation of EU policies from a human rights and societal perspective. AIDL also strengthens communication and cooperation with EU institutions, participates in public consultations and thematic EU platforms, and collaborates with media and civil society organisations to promote broader awareness and engagement on issues related to human rights, climate justice, gender equality, and the empowerment of vulnerable groups.

Interests Represented

Does not represent commercial interests

Member Of

**AIDL is a global NGO holding Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). It is a member of the UNESCO Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Alliance and a provisional observer to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). The organisation is also a recognised partner of the International Year of Cooperatives 2025 (COPAC). AIDL is a member of the DAC–CSO Reference Group and a partner of the Global Coalition for Social Justice under the International Labour Organization (ILO). It is also an official partner within the European Parliament’s Together.eu Initiative and provides advisory input within the Council of Europe’s consultative processes for civil society organisations. AIDL is preparing to submit its formal membership application once the next registration cycle opens.

Organisation Members

“AIDL’s institutional structure includes its international headquarters in Paris (France), a liaison and regional office in Brussels (Belgium) operating under the AIDL International Foundation for Dialogue and Peace, and a regional representation in Geneva (Switzerland). Within its organisational framework, AIDL also maintains regional offices for Latin America, the Middle East and North Africa, and Africa. The organisation coordinates a broad network of volunteers and affiliated partner entities across multiple countries.”