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20 February 2026

MACS Country Reports 2025: The Netherlands Report Published

Standing up for Rights in Europe (SURE): Protecting fundamental rights by turning European Court judgements into action

The Standing up for Rights in Europe (SURE) project seeks to strengthen civil society’s capacity to monitor, report, and advocate for the effective implementation of European Court judgments, while promoting the consistent application of EU and Council of Europe human rights standards at the national level.

Insights from the Catalyst of Change EU and Media Engagement Knowledge-Sharing Event

On 01 and 02 October 2025 we hosted a two-day knowledge-sharing event in Bulgaria, part of the EU-funded Catalyst of Change project.

Catalyst of Change EU and Media Engagement Knowledge-Sharing Event

Catalyst of Change | Knowledge-sharing event organized by the NHC, ECNL and FPEE in Sofia, Bulgaria

Statement | NHC designated an “undesirable organisation” by the Russian Federation

With this act, the Russian authorities confirm what has long been evident: those who defend human dignity, democracy, and the rule of law are treated as enemies of the regime.

Catalyst of Change — Call for Consultant(s) to Conduct External Evaluation

The NHC invites applications from an international consultant or team to conduct the mid-term and final external evaluations of Catalyst of Change project.

Empowering Arab Migrant Women in Romania: Challenges, Community, and Hope

Romania has seen a rising number of migrants and refugees over the last five years, many coming from Middle Eastern and South Asian countries to escape conflict or find employment. While the country still has one of the lowest shares of foreign-born residents in the EU, at just around 3% of the population, the challenges facing newcomers are significant: language barriers, limited support systems, discrimination, and precarious access to services.

Natura 2000 Coalition: Bridging the Gap Between Environmental Protection and Local Realities

In recent years, environmental NGOs in Romania have increasingly faced intimidation and legal harassment. Environmental groups operate in an increasingly hostile environment where governmental officials promote narratives that portray them as an obstacle to development.

Call for Proposals | Strengthening the communication capacity of grassroots CSOs

The NHC is pleased to announce the final call for proposals under the EU funded Catalyst of Change project.

EU Urged to Respond to Escalating Crackdown on Political Opposition and Civil Liberties in Türkiye

The NHC calls for a forceful EU response to the deepening assault on political freedoms, judicial independence, and human rights in Türkiye.