International Federation for Rights and Developments

EU Legislative Interests

1. Human Rights and Democracy EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy IFRD supports initiatives within the EU Action Plan to promote and protect fundamental rights globally. Magnitsky Act (EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime) Advocating for the inclusion of human rights abusers in sanctions lists. 2. Migration and Asylum New Pact on Migration and Asylum Contributing to the development and monitoring of policies that ensure the humane treatment of migrants and refugees, with special attention to border management and integration programs. Temporary Protection Directive Supporting policies that provide protection for displaced persons, particularly in conflict areas. 3. Labor Rights and Social Justice Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages in the EU Advocating for fair labor rights, particularly concerning migrant workers and their protections. Due Diligence Directive Promoting corporate accountability for human rights violations in global supply chains. 4. Justice and Accountability EU’s Framework for Rule of Law Strengthening mechanisms for justice and accountability in regions affected by armed conflicts and human rights abuses. EU Engagement with the International Criminal Court (ICC) Supporting initiatives to bring perpetrators of war crimes and human rights violations to justice. 5. Freedom of Expression and Digital Rights Digital Services Act (DSA) and Media Freedom Act Advocating for protections against censorship, particularly in authoritarian regimes, and supporting initiatives to counter disinformation related to human rights issues.

Communication Activities

1. Events and Workshops - Policy Dialogues and Roundtables Organizing roundtable discussions with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), EU officials, and civil society organizations to discuss issues such as labor rights, asylum policies, or corporate accountability under the Due Diligence Directive. - Public Hearings and Briefings Hosting hearings to present testimonies from victims of human rights abuses and share investigative reports with EU stakeholders. -Advocacy Workshops Conducting capacity-building sessions for activists and organizations on how to engage with EU institutions and leverage EU policies for justice and accountability. 2. Campaigns - Petition Drives Mobilizing support for specific EU actions, such as imposing sanctions under the Magnitsky Act or enhancing protections for migrant workers. - Thematic Awareness Campaigns Campaigning around key dates like World Refugee Day or Human Rights Day to highlight EU-related initiatives, policies, or shortcomings. 3. Publications and Reports - Policy Briefs Publishing concise documents on human rights trends, challenges, and recommendations for EU policymakers. - Investigative Reports Sharing evidence-based documentation of rights violations in targeted regions with EU bodies and committees. - Annual Human Rights Review Publishing a yearly review of global human rights issues with specific recommendations for EU engagement. 4. Educational Campaigns -Public Exhibitions and Screenings Showcasing films, photo exhibitions, or multimedia projects to raise awareness about migration, labor exploitation, or human rights violations. -Youth Engagement Programs Hosting forums and debates to engage young Europeans in discussions about EU human rights policies and their global impact.

Interests Represented

Does not represent commercial interests

Member Of

The IFRD is an independent non-profit organization and does not currently have federated entities or member organizations. We function as an umbrella NGO, providing a secure platform for human rights activists in the MENA region to share their articles, reports, and other work anonymously. This approach helps reduce the risk of repressive actions by authoritarian states against the activists and their families. While "federation" is part of our name, it signifies our commitment to fostering international collaboration rather than representing a structure of federated member entities. While it was the initial idea in the pre-and during Arab Spring to federate many entities to work for human rights all over MENA, it ended by 2013 with only individual human rights defenders submitting their work to publish it in IFRD while there is a heavy attack on the human rights sector all over the region. We will clarify this distinction on our website and in future communications to prevent misunderstanding.

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Additional Information

The Board members are the solo contributors in donations to the budget of IFRD. Last year we drove a big campaign in the metro stations of Brussels against the greenwashing of COP28 in UAE with a budget 7185.00 euros + VAT, office rental in Regus, activities expenses, travel expenses all summed to be 11549 euros.