PUBLIC EVENT - Burundi: Is the persisting human rights, security & humanitarian crisis fading from the European agenda? - 4 June 2018 - European Parliament

28/05/2018

PUBLIC EVENT

Burundi: Is the persisting human rights, security & humanitarian crisis fading from the European agenda?

 

 

- Monday 4 June 2018 -
15:30 - 17:30
European Parliament, Brussels

 

This event is hosted by Member of the European Parliament Maria Arena (Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats), organized by the European network for Central Africa (EurAc) and moderated by the Commission Justice & Peace Belgium.

 

In light of the seriousness of the current human rights, political and security crisis in Burundi, notably after the controversial referendum having been organised on 17 May, and the needs for continued pressure by the EU, this event will be the perfect opportunity for Burundian civil society to put forward their concerns and recommendations on the organisation of the referendum as well as the general situation, to the attention of key EU policy-makers as well as the broader public, and to exchange views on the role of the EU and wider international community.

Additionally, on this occasion, the European Network for Central Africa (EurAc) will present its latest report with in-depth analysis of the human rights and security crisis in Burundi and key recommendations to the EU on important future steps to take in order to avoid a worsening large-scale human rights, security and humanitarian crisis in the country and more generally in the Great Lakes region.

 

Speakers:

  • Pierre Claver Mbonimpa, President of Association Burundaise pour la Protection des Droits Humains et des Personnes Détenues (APRODH) – tbc
  • Catherine Mabobori, Advocacy officer at Mouvement des Femmes et Filles pour la Paix et la Sécurité au Burundi (MFFPS)
  • Patrick Spirlet, Head of Unit Central Africa, European External Action Service (EEAS) - tbc
  • Francesca di Mauro, Head of Unit Central Africa, European Commission (DEVCO)
  • Brune Mercier, Director & Julie Capoulade, Advocacy officer at EurAc

 

Practical information:

As the number of seats is strictly limited, registration is required and done on a first-come, first-served basis. We might consider open a waiting list if the number of registrations exceeds the limit.

 

Participants should register by Wednesday 30 May by filling in the online form you find HERE.