Regional conference to mark the 10th anniversary of the South Programme, a joint initiative between the European Union and the Council of Europe.

The conference takes stock of the achievements and lessons learnt since the start of the South Programme in 2012 and aims to identify common trends and challenges in the Southern Mediterranean region with the objective of contributing towards defining priorities for future joint action.

The conference will provide an opportunity for networking between representatives of authorities, members of parliament, professionals, civil society and young leaders in the Southern Mediterranean region and their peers in Europe. It will promote sharing of ideas and experiences to further strengthen the co-operation in priority thematic areas.

 

Throughout the years and building on the successes of each phase, the South Programme continues to strengthen ties and cooperation with European counterparts and within the region to promote democratic values and principles, as well as the respect for human rights in the region.

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Panels

Protecting human rights in the Southern Mediterranean region, progress achieved and challenges ahead

Opening session

Towards a common legal space - 10 years of joint action

Session 1
  • Achievements and challenges: exchange of views
  • Ensuring effective implementation of standards: The Human Rights Education for Legal Professionals (HELP) Programme of the Council of Europe

Accountable societies and good governance

Session 2
  • Justice reform and prevention of corruption and money laundering in upholding the Rule of Law in the southern Mediterranean region

Combating common challenges in the Southern Mediterranean region

Session 3
  • Trafficking in human beings- a case study
  • Combating violence against women – a case study

Closing remarks

  • Council of Europe
  • European Union
The event is organised in the framework of the South Programme IV "Regional Support to Reinforce Human rights, Rule of Law and Democracy in the Southern Mediterranean" with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Spain, with the participation of the Secretary of State for the European Union.
Testimonials

Mohamed Raslan, Vice President of the Council of State of Egypt

ٌRana Husseini, Author, senior reporter and human rights’ activist - Jordan

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