Réseau International des Droits Humains - Europe
Budget
€1,300,000
EP Access
2
accredited persons
Staff
6
4.75 FTE
EU Grants
€600,000
Mission & Goals
The International Network on Human Rights Europe (RIDHE) is an international non-governmental organization officially recognized in Belgium as an international non-profit association (AISBL). RIDHE is also a network of European and Latin American organizations united in their commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights through capacity building in analysis and training. Our mission is based on the following elements: articulating mediation strategies between different actors to ensure full respect for human rights and, above all, compliance with international human rights standards; promoting respect for cultural diversity; integration and reciprocity between cultures, countries, races and religions by adopting a holistic vision aimed at promoting a culture of respect and advocacy.
EU Legislative Interests
The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive Proposal (CSDDD) Council regulation (EU) 2020/1998 of 7 December 2020 concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses Council regulation (EU) 2017/2063 of 13 November 2017 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela Council regulation (EU) 2022/22 of 10 January 2022 implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1716 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Nicaragua European Parliament resolution of 19 December 2019 on the situation of human rights and democracy in Nicaragua (2019/2978) European Parliament resolution of 8 July 2021 on the situation in Nicaragua (2021/2777) European Parliament resolution of 15 September 2022 on Nicaragua, in particular, the arrest of Bishop Rolando Álvarez (2022/2827) European Parliament resolution of 8 October 2020 on the law on 'foreign agents' in Nicaragua (2020/2814) European Parliament resolution of 16 December 2021 on the situation in Nicaragua (2021/3000) European Parliament resolution of 9 June 2022 on the use of justice for the purposes of repression in Nicaragua (2022/2701) European Parliament resolution of 13 February 2025 on repression by the Ortega-Murillo regime in Nicaragua, targeting human rights defenders, political opponents and religious communities in particular (2025/2547(RSP))
Communication Activities
Our activities -Promote education in emergency situations in contexts of forced displacement and humanitarian crises, with particular attention to women, youth, and vulnerable populations. -Design, adopt and support the implementation of regional action plans for the protection of the rights of indigenous and Afro-descendant populations, the promotion of gender equality, the inclusion of persons with disabilities, and the protection of persons in situations of forced mobility and vulnerable populations affected by discrimination and exclusion. -Foster the leadership of young peace builders, women leaders, and persons with disabilities to promote participation in democratic processes, collaborative initiatives for non-violence, and social cohesion. -Empower civil society organizations, help them set their own goals and provide them with the means to support and advance progress based on equality, inclusion, and sustainable development. -Developing and implementing strategies for the defense of human rights by improving the articulation between Latin American civil society organizations and the respective European strategic actors. -Implementing procedures for monitoring and documenting human rights violations aimed at strengthening the capacity of strategic actors to conduct investigations and disseminate their findings internationally. -Coordinate advocacy visits to European institutions. By preparing public affairs strategies together with technical and political advice aimed at improving their actions in the public sphere, we aim to enhance our members’ aspirations for a better world. -Organizing communication campaigns, publications, and socio-cultural events aimed at raising awareness of the human rights situation in Latin America, gender equality, inclusion of persons with disabilities, persons in situations of forced mobility, and EU policies.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
Based in Geneva (Switzerland) and Brussels, (Belgium), RIDHE supports NGOs, coalitions, platforms, human rights defenders, and communities that have been victims of coordinated and systematic human rights violations. However, our Brussels-based office is still in the process of establishing itself as an effective member of the European Civil Society. We are a young organisation that was established in 2019 and therefore we are at an embryonic stage which has not allowed us to join some informal lobbying groups. Nevertheless, some members of our team have a network of contacts in European Institutions that allow us to develop our actions.
Organisation Members
Espacio Creativo Bajo Tierra A.C. - Mexico Fundación Alternativas-España Unión Nacional de Instituciones para el Trabajo de Acción Social - UNITAS-Bolivia Fundación EU-LAC - Berlín, Alemania People in Need - Republica Checa Aula Abierta-Venezuela
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.