Archives: Legal Framework

September 28, 2026 Legal Item International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Core civil and political rights: life, liberty, fair trial, expression, assembly and association. Binding on states parties and central to the region’s obligations. Official…

September 28, 2026 Legal Item Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) Sets binding obligations to eliminate discrimination against women in law, public life, employment, health and the family. Official text ↗

September 28, 2026 Legal Item 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees Defines who is a refugee, the principle of non-refoulement, and the rights of refugees — foundational for protection in the MENA region. Official text…

September 21, 2026 Legal Item EU Human Rights Guidelines: overview Summary of EU human rights guidelines and their application.

September 21, 2026 Legal Item UN Convention against Torture: core obligations Core obligations under the UN Convention against Torture.

September 21, 2026 Legal Item Council of Europe: minority rights standards Key standards for the protection of minorities.