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m I took out incorrect and incomplete information. EEPA was not involved in the EUobserver letter ( https://euobserver.com/opinion/150160 ). Moreover, van Reisen has resigned from the Board. Lastly it is incorrect that 5 People work full time for EEPA. ( https://ec.europa.eu/transparencyregister/public/consultation/displaylobbyist.do?id=574620429651-88 ) |
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==Creation== |
==Creation== |
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EEPA was registered with the [[European Commission]] in January 2018 with ID number 574620429651-88, as an international [[association without lucrative purpose|Belgian-based non-governmental organization]] (AIBSL).<ref name="EC_registration" /> |
EEPA was registered with the [[European Commission]] in January 2018 with ID number 574620429651-88, as an international [[association without lucrative purpose|Belgian-based non-governmental organization]] (AIBSL).<ref name="EC_registration" /> |
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==Leadership and structure== |
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{{As of|2020|01}}, EEPA was led by Mirjam van Reisen, an international relations and human rights professor at [[Tilburg University]].<ref name="Tilburg_vanReisen" /> EEPA had five employees, each working part time, and three persons accredited to access the [[European Parliament]].<ref name="EC_registration" /> |
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Eritrean human rights lawyer Daniel Mekonnen states that he worked for EEPA during 2016–2018.<ref name="AboutMe_DanielMekonnen" /><ref name="Erilaw_DanielMekonnen_40th_UNHRC" /> |
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==Aims== |
==Aims== |
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==Actions== |
==Actions== |
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EEPA published daily ''situation reports'' on the [[Tigray conflict]] starting on 17 December 2020.<ref name="EEPA_Horn_situtation_reports_list_20210105" /> Its 18 December report stated that the [[Negash]] mosque had been "first bombed and later looted by Ethiopian and Eritrean troops".<ref name="BBC_alNejashi_mosque" /><ref name="EEPA_Horn_29_18Dec2020" /> |
EEPA published daily ''situation reports'' on the [[Tigray conflict]] starting on 17 December 2020.<ref name="EEPA_Horn_situtation_reports_list_20210105" /> Its 18 December report stated that the [[Negash]] mosque had been "first bombed and later looted by Ethiopian and Eritrean troops".<ref name="BBC_alNejashi_mosque" /><ref name="EEPA_Horn_29_18Dec2020" /> |
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On 24 November 2020, Mirjam van Reisen, Paddy Maguinness, another of EEPA's employees, and 19 other named people signed a public letter in ''[[EUobserver]]'' calling for the EU to send a high-level envoy to the Horn of Africa to support African "efforts to curb the crisis", referring both the Tigray conflict and the [[2019–20 locust infestation]].<ref name="EUobserver_appeal_EU" /> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 18:18, 14 January 2021
| Abbreviation | EEPA  |
|---|---|
| Types | international non-governmental organization |
| Aim | human rights |
| Headquarters | City of Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
| Budget | 277,000 Euro (2019) |
| Revenue | 277,202 Euro (2019) |
| Employees | 7 (2021) |
| Website | www |
The Europe External Programme with Africa or EEPA is a Belgian-based non-governmental organization[1] registered in January 2018 that aims to promote human rights in the Horn of Africa and North Africa and to encourage the European Union's involvement in human rights in Africa.[2]
Creation
EEPA was registered with the European Commission in January 2018 with ID number 574620429651-88, as an international Belgian-based non-governmental organization (AIBSL).[2]
Aims
EEPA describes it aims as using research and distribution of information to promote human rights and justice in Africa, especially in the Horn of Africa and North Africa, and by influencing European Union (EU) actions and policy towards Africa.[2]
Actions
EEPA published daily situation reports on the Tigray conflict starting on 17 December 2020.[3] Its 18 December report stated that the Negash mosque had been "first bombed and later looted by Ethiopian and Eritrean troops".[1][4]
References
- ^ a b "Tigray crisis: Ethiopia to repair al-Nejashi mosque". BBC News. 2021-01-05. Archived from the original on 2021-01-05. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
- ^ a b c "Transparency Register – Profile of registrant – Europe External Programme with Africa". European Commission. 2020-01-07. Archived from the original on 2021-01-05. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
- ^ "Situation reports". Europe External Programme in Africa. 2021-01-05. Archived from the original on 2021-01-05. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
- ^ "Situation Report EEPA HORN No. 29 – 18 December" (PDF). Europe External Programme in Africa. 2020-12-18. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2021-01-05. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
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