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The European Union adopts largest ever aid package to Lebanon
Today, the European Union adopted an unprecedented support package to Lebanon of €165 million through the EU Regional Trust Fund.
Joint Statement on World Refugee Day 2018
Every minute, every day, nearly 31 people are forcibly displaced. Today, more than 68.5 million people have been forced to leave their homes due to conflicts and violence, persecution, natural disasters or the very real consequences of climate change –25.4 million of them are refugees.
Joint Statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, Federica Mogherini, High Representative/Vice-President, Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Neven Mimica, Commissioner for International Cooperation
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World Refugee Day, Refugees
World Refugee Day belongs to the most vulnerable – the EU stands with them
In 2017 every 2 seconds one person was forced to flee their home due to war, persecution or violence. With millions of people in need on a record high the European Union continues its work with partners around the world to address the humanitarian challenges and to provide long-term support. Last
BTF Europe Day Lebanon
Human rights and democracy in Lebanon
Human rights are at the heart of the European Union's external action and the EU reaffirms its role as a leading global proponent of the promotion and protection of human rights. On 28 May 2018, the Council adopted the EU's annual report on human rights and democracy in the world in 2017.
Syrians: life beyond survival
Life beyond survival
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Europe Day 2018- video message by HRVP Federica Mogherini
Tarek
Tarek helps Syrian refugees heal their psychological wounds.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Violence against women and girls still takes place every day, inside and outside the European Union. This violation of human rights is pervasive and has many different faces: it happens regardless of social background, whether at home, at work, at school, in the street, playing sports or online. It
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European Peace Facility- An EU off-budget fund to build peace and strengthen international security
In a more challenging global environment, the European Union needs to step up its actions to enhance its ability to prevent conflicts, build peace and strengthen international security. By proposing a new European Peace Facility (EPF) the European Union is taking another step towards cementing its
EU-Lebanon Trade Relations
Strengthening EU-Lebanon trade and investment relations press Category:  Factsheets Regions: Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Lebanon Editorial Sections: Lebanon Unique ID:  180518_10 Press Location:  Lebanon
What is the Commission doing to tackle sexual harassment?
Questions & Answers: International Day for the elimination of violence against women
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Documents

Ad Hoc Liaison Committee 20 March 2018, HR/VP Mogherini briefing
Editorial Sections: EEAS Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Israel Jordan Lebanon Palestine (*)- Occupied Palestinian Territory, West Bank and Gaza Strip Policy Areas Common Foreign & Security Policy (CFSP) Conflict Prevention, Peace building and Mediation Crisis Response 2018_03_20_ahlc_20
Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World
On Monday 16 October 2017 the Council adopted the EU Annual Report on Human Rights And Democracy in the World in 2016.
EU Report 2017 on EU-Lebanon relations
Editorial Sections: EEAS Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Lebanon joint_staff_working_paper_en.pdf
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