North Macedonia

North Macedonia is a member of the Council of Europe and has been a candidate country for European Union membership since 2005. Despite the democratic reforms since 2017, EU accession negotiations with North Macedonia are yet to commence.  Moreover, the country continues to fall short regarding the rule of law and implementing reforms intended to meet international human rights standards.

News from North Macedonia

North Macedonia’s Repeal of Anti-Discrimination Law Poses Major Setback to Human Rights Protection

  • North Macedonia, Statements
  • 19 May 2020

Last Thursday (May 14), North Macedonia’s Constitutional Court ruled to repeal the Law on Prevention…

Natalia Project Expands to Macedonia

  • Natalia Project, News, North Macedonia
  • 6 May 2015

Civil Rights Defenders is proud to welcome its first Macedonian participant to the Natalia Project: …

Ethnic Tensions Escalate in Macedonia

  • Bosnia-Herzegovina, News, North Macedonia
  • 15 March 2012

Last Saturday, someone tried to burn down the bridge over the river Vardar in Macedonia’s capital Sk…

Ethnically Motivated Attacks in Macedonia

  • North Macedonia, Statements
  • 11 March 2012

Civil Rights Defenders is deeply concerned over a series of ethnically motivated attacks in Macedoni…
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