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YEPP Resolution “Strengthening ties between European and Arab Civil Society”
Adopted at the YEPP Council Meeting in Lisbon, May 2012
Emphasizing
- The developments since the adoption of the YEPP resolution, "Seizing the Arab Spring
for civil-society building in the EU's southern neighbourhood" in the Marseille Council
Meeting (December 2011)
- The role of civil society in the Arab spring end the development of post-revolution
societies
- the further need of democratization of state institutions on different levels starting from
the executive
Acknowledging
- The achievements of the Arab people towards freedom and democracy
- the recent developments in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya marginalizing liberal movements;
- the problems facing NGOs active in Egypt and UAE
- The need for a rapid strengthening of civil society institutions in the post-revolution
countries
Reiterating
- Its support for the Arab people striving for freedom and democracy in their home
countries
- Its call upon EU member states to support civil society in its efforts to build strong
democratic institutions
YEPP calls on
- The European Commission to establish a contact office for all civil society activities in
the Arab countries
- The European Commission to provide funds for civil society exchange projects between
Arab and European civil society organizations
- The EU institutions to further elicit and develop opportunities of cooperation with civil
society institutions in the M.E.N.A. region in their respective field
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- Civil society organizations to promote cooperation with potential partner organizations in
the Arab countries in their field of activity
- The governments of the Middle East to guarantee freedom of expression and civil
society engagement
- To guarantee freedom of religion and expression