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   Remembering not to forget, acting not to repeat

   The EU marks the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime. Paying homage to the victims will always be needed to acknowledge their suffering, and also to remind us of what we must collectively defend to prevent it from

   Auteur: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 09/12/2020

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   Towards a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 world

   Disability is an issue that concerns everyone. Any of us could develop a disability throughout our lives resulting from illness, genetic disorder or accident. Today we observe the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This reminds us to promote the full and equal participation of persons

   Auteur: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 03/12/2020

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   World Coastal Cleanup day marks end of online #EUBeachCleanUp

   ‘Our ocean starts with you!’ was the theme for the 2020 digital edition of the #EUBeachCleanUp, as the campaign took to social media reminding us that ocean protection begins at home. For the past month up until World Coastal Cleanup day, people across the globe took on challenges to clean their

   Auteur: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 19/09/2020

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   L’édification d’un monde meilleur passe par la protection des peuples autochtones

   Les peuples autochtones sont exclus sur les plans social, économique, politique et juridique depuis des siècles. En raison de ce déséquilibre, ils sont exposés à des risques accrus dans le contexte international difficile auquel nous faisons actuellement face. À l’occasion de la Journée des peuples

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

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   Journée de la justice pénale internationale 2020: la lutte contre l'impunité se poursuit

   Même en cette période de pandémie mondiale, des crimes contre l'humanité et des crimes de guerre continuent d'être perpétrés. L'UE réitère sa détermination à défendre et à faire respecter les principes et les valeurs consacrés dans le statut de Rome, ainsi qu'à soutenir la CPI.

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

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   Albinism Awareness Day 2020: not ghosts or magical beings, but human beings

   Object of beliefs and myths for centuries, albino people are often stigmatized and attacked around the world. The EU condemns such acts of violence or discrimination.

   Auteur: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 12/06/2020

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   Protecting our ocean’s health, beauty and wealth

   Oceans have a major role in our everyday life. They are the lungs of our planet, providing most of the oxygen we breathe. Oceans are a major source of food and medicine and a critical part of the biosphere. Healthy oceans are a prerequisite for our own health and for that of our planet. The new EU

   Auteur: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 08/06/2020

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   A tribute to peacekeepers and marking women’s essential role to peace

   On International Day of UN Peacekeepers we pay tribute to the invaluable work of peacekeepers and honour those who have lost their lives while on duty. The EU works closely with the UN on peacekeeping and civilian, police and military crisis management, to enhance security both inside and outside

   Auteur: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 29/05/2020

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   World Water Day – Water is Life

   World Water Day 2020 is about water and climate change… and human beings. Especially in these difficult times when the whole humanity is tackling the outbreak of Coronavirus, we realise the priceless value of the right to health and to other social and economic rights. We cannot have health without

   Auteur: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 22/03/2020

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    EU stands up for civil society worldwide

    World NGO Day is an opportunity to recognise the many remarkable voluntary workers in non-governmental organisations who help other people and societies worlwide, creating positive change and bringing hope.

    Auteur: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 27/02/2020

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