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

Attack on LGBTI+ activist in North Macedonia

  • Europe, News, North Macedonia
  • 9 May 2022

On May 7, 2022, Bekim Asani, President of the LGBTI+ organisation United Tetovo, and one of the most…

Opinion Poll: Majority of North Macedonia’s Citizens Support Right for Peaceful Pride March

  • News, North Macedonia
  • 26 June 2021

In anticipation of today’s (26 June) second Skopje Pride, Civil Rights Defenders has conducted…

“I Have Continued My Activism. I Have Continued to Fight for LGBTI+ Rights”

  • Emergency Fund, News, North Macedonia
  • 15 June 2021

Among the 730 human rights defenders who received support from the Emergency Fund last year was Nort…

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…
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