In 2018, around 1400 refugees and migrants lost
their lives by trying to reach Europe’s door, across the Mediterranean Sea. Although there
is a
reduction in the number of crossings this year, there are still a lot of deaths. Despite the
European agreement on migrations in June 2018, no long terms solutions were found to stop
this
Mediterranean tragedy. That is why we need Euro-Mediterranean actions, based on civil
society to
find real Remed(i)es for the various issues challenging the Mediterranean region.
The members of the Euro Mediterranean Network of Solidarity (REMEDES) worked since 2011 with
migrants and refugees in their countries of origin (Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Somalia, Ethiopia,
Sudan, etc.) and in Europe. Thanks to concrete and mutual actions on the field (France,
Italy,
Greece, Spain) REMEDES’ members help migrants and refugees once they reach Europe. REMEDES
also
acts to prevent migrations and to improve living conditions of migrants and refugees in the
host
countries in the South (Lebanon, Djibouti, Iraq).
That is why the existence of the Euro Mediterranean Network of Solidarity is essential:
gathering 22 members and partners, its vocation is to promote the development of South-South
and
North-South concerted actions. It aims to strengthen Euro Mediterranean solidarity among
populations and to support community life in countries currently experiencing significant
changes, where the life of the most vulnerable must be protected.
The Euro Mediterranean Network of Solidarity brings together associations
from both sides of the Mediterranean. It was founded in 1998 on the SPF's
initiative and its goal is to enable members of the Network to think
together, to share their experiences on the ground, to promote cooperation
between Southern partners, to develop alliances between Northern NGOs to act
towards the South and to be more responsive in case of emergency situations
in the Mediterranean region.
In this approach of dialogue between both sides of the Mediterranean, the
Euro Mediterranean Network of Solidarity sees itself as a complement to
governmental work, playing the role of goad for public institutions.
The Euro Mediterranean Network of Solidarity is a "de facto" network,
bringing together 22 members and partners from the South and the North. It
is structured with a board made up of two Southern partners and two Northern
partners.
This board is coordinated by an elected President by the General Assembly, Dr Ismaïl HASSOUNEH.
The Euro Mediterranean Network of Solidarity has several goals:
The working themes of our Network are the objectives of the member associations who work to support the most vulnerable people and families:
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