Euro-Med Monitor's October Newsletter   Many protest movements broke out across the world in October. People are demanding better living standards and an end to corruption. The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor has been closely following demonstrations in the MENA region in October, particularly in Iraq and Lebanon. The right to protest is a fundamental human right, yet authorities have often responded with violence, killing and injuring civilians. Euro-Med Monitor thoroughly documented such incidents and called for greater accountability.       Our Activities           In October, Euro-Med Monitor published its monthly report, which monitors violations by Israeli authorities against Palestinians in Jerusalem. In total, 376 violations were recorded in September.         Read More                 Euro-Med Monitor sent a letter to the United Nations after the Palestinian Authorities blocked access to 59 websites. This measure restricts freedom of expression and violates the freedom of the press and digital rights in the occupied Palestinian territories.         Read More               A Euro-Med Monitor delegation headed by Chairman Dr. Ramy Abdu and Spokesperson Ms. Selin Yasar gave presentations at the National Congress of Brazil and at the University of Brasília to discuss human rights in the Middle East, with a focus on human rights violations against Palestinians.         Read More             Chairman of Euro-Med Monitor, Dr. Ramy, published an article about international digital companies that choose to open offices in countries that violate human rights standards.”         Read More           Our Programmes           Watering the Seeds   Euro-Med Monitor launched the second round of Watering the Seeds, which supports growing initiatives and human rights institutions in the MENA region and Europe. Applications will open in December.       Read More               Euro-Med Festival for Human Rights Short Films   The deadline to submit videos for the Euro-Med’s Festival for Human Rights Short Films is now closed. The awards will be announced at a ceremony in Beirut on the 15th of November and will celebrate Euro-Med Monitor’s eighth anniversary       Read More               We are monitoring         Lebanon       Euro-Med Monitor is closely monitoring protests in Lebanon. Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets to protest against corruption and to demand economic reforms. Euro-Med Monitor condemned the Lebanese security services’ use of excessive force.       Read More           Iraq       Iraqis are protesting against the government's policies, the spread of corruption and the arrests of a number of activists. The authorities have used excessive force to disperse demonstrators, killing at least 231 civilians and injuring thousands.       Read More           Morocco       Euro-Med Monitor welcomed the decision by King Mohammed VI to pardon Hajar Raissouni, her fiancé and three others, who were arrested on August 31, 2019 for undergoing an abortion in a private clinic in Rabat. Euro-Med Monitor Chairman, Dr. Ramy Abdu, discussed this issue with the Head of the Moroccan Government, Saad Eddine El-Othmani at the beginning of this month.       Read More