1. News stories
   

   Defying Death Penalty is defending Human Rights

   The EU has been battling for the implementation and respect for human rights, and the global abolition of death penalty remains a prominent priority. We celebrate the European and World Day against Death Penalty by reaffirming our strong stand against capital punishment.

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 10/10/2020

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   Call to action on biodiversity for sustainable development- EU joins UN Biodiversity Summit

   Biodiversity and Nature are essential for all life on the planet. Biodiversity plays a critical role for sustainable development and human well-being. Biodiversity can also reinforce peace when putting in place inclusive management of natural resources, respecting indigenous rights, combatting

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 30/09/2020

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   EU committed to tackle surge of gender-based violence during COVID-19

   The Generation Equality Forum called for immediate response to the emerging evidence that multiple forms of gender-based violence, in particular intimate partner violence, have intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic. The EU is committed to tackle this problem.

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 30/09/2020

4. News stories
   

   #UNGA75 – Global challenges call for global responses

   Nations around the world gathered virtually for the 75th General Assembly of the United Nations. This historical gathering comes at a time when we are facing global challenges and global responses are difficult to find. The EU calls for a reform of multilateralism by design and not by destruction:

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 25/09/2020

5. News stories
   

   State of the Union speech- Building the world we want to live in: A Union of Vitality in a World of Fragility

   European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen today mapped out in her first annual State of the Union address, a path for the European Union to overcome the fragility laid bare by the coronavirus crisis and build a union of vitality.

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 16/09/2020

6. News stories
   

   COVID-19: both a challenge and an opportunity for democracy

   On International Day of Democracy, the EU reaffirms its willingness to take a leadership role on democracy, working ever harder in supporting those who defend it, build it and hold decision makers accountable in these difficult times

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 15/09/2020

7. News stories
   

   International Literacy Day: COVID-19 will not stop education

   As schools adapt to reopen in September, the EU prepares an update of its Digital Education Action Plan fit for the post-pandemic times

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 07/09/2020

8. News stories
   

   Let’s unleash youth potential

   The aspirations of young people around the world need to be at the core of our political, social and economic development debate. Protecting and fighting for youths’ equal rights, particularly in developing regions, contributes to a fairer and more sustainable development. On the International Youth

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 11/08/2020

9. News stories
   

   Protecting Indigenous Peoples is pursuing a better world

   Indigenous Peoples have been socially, economically, politically and judicially excluded for centuries. The unbalance puts them at a greater risk in the current challenging international landscape. On the Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, the EU extends its solidarity to all indigenous peoples.

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 08/08/2020

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    Day of International Criminal Justice 2020: the fight against impunity continues

    Even at this time of global pandemic, crimes against humanity and war crimes continue to be perpetrated. The EU reiterates its commitment to uphold and defend the principles and values enshrined in the Rome Statute and to support the ICC

    Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 16/07/2020

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