Equal Rights and Independent Media (ERIM)

Equal Rights and Independent Media (ERIM) is a French non-profit non-governmental organization founded in 2004 in Lyon. The organization operates in more than 37 countries, including the Eastern Partnership region, Eurasia, the Middle East, and North Africa, supporting the development of civil society, independent media, and democratic institutions. With the support of the European Union, the United Nations, and governments of various countries, ERIM implements projects aimed at protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms, strengthening freedom of expression, ensuring equal access to education and reliable information, and fostering inclusive, peaceful, and democratic societies.