The Europe – Central Africa Network (EurAc), created in 2003, aims to support the Great Lakes region build a better future. EurAc carries out advocacy work for a strong, coherent and sustainable engagement by the European Union and its Member States integrated into a regional approach.
At present, EurAc gathers 33 European civil society organisations that work on and in the region and that support local civil society in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda in promoting peace and development, and in defending human rights.
05/11/2024 - Memorandum - (EN/FR)
European Union, Great Lakes; Inclusive political participation & Human Rights
As the European Union enters a new legislative cycle (2024-2029), the Europe-Central Africa network (EurAc) has prepared a memorandum together with recommendations to inform new EU decision-makers about the most pressing challenges affecting the Great Lakes in the three thematic areas.
18/10/2024 - Policy Brief - (EN/FR)
DRC, United Nations; Peace & Security
In this policy brief, and in preparation for the upcoming negotiations concerning the new resolution on the withdrawal of MONUSCO, the Europe-Central Africa Network (EurAc) provides a comprehensive analysis of the main challenges associated with this withdrawal, as well as a series of recommendations aimed at ensuring a secure, gradual transition that is responsive to changes in the security context, in which civil society plays a crucial role.
02/09/2024 - Communiqué - (EN/FR)
European Union, Great Lakes; Peace & Security
EurAc members would like to express their most sincere congratulations to Mr. Johan Borgstam on his recent appointment as EU Special Representative for the Great Lakes. Coming at a crucial time for the future of the region, this appointment marks a significant step forward in the EU’s commitment to fostering peace, stability and sustainable development, while signaling a renewed diplomatic engagement with the countries of the Great Lakes.
