1. News stories
   

   When everyone is included, everyone wins

   You hear the word “disability”. What do you first think of? Some of us may immediately picture a wheelchair. But visible or invisible, born with or developed later in life, many of us know that disability goes beyond mobility and spans over a wide spectrum: visual, hearing, cognitive, motor, chronic

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 03/12/2021

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   Towards a world free of chemical weapons

   On the Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare, the EU commemorates those who have died and suffered from these atrocious weapons and condemns in the strongest terms the use of chemical weapons by anyone, whether a State or non-State actor, anywhere, at any time and under any

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 30/11/2021

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   Science is the language to build stronger communities

   Climate change is felt all around the world. Throughout the past years, its impacts on societies have grown and, at the moment, world leaders are gathered to discuss joint solutions at COP26. The awareness of both issues and solutions needs to have a scientific basis. This is why today we celebrate

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 10/11/2021

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   International day against violence and bullying at school including cyberbullying

   Feeling as an outsider, missing school or dropping out, having even suicidal thoughts… The consequences of school related violence can be many, profound and with long lasting effects on a child’s physical, psychological and emotional development.

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 04/11/2021

5. News stories
   

   Trafficking of children, a serious threat in the EU

   Children account for 22% of all victims of trafficking. The majority of child victims are girls, almost 78%. The EU Anti-Trafficking Day is a reminder that trafficking of children remains a serious threat in the EU.

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 18/10/2021

6. News stories
   

   Their actions should not cost them their lives

   On the European and World Day against Death Penalty, the EU together with the Council of Europe reaffirms its strong opposition to the use, in any circumstance, of the death penalty. Capital punishment has no place in our days, in any part of the world. It has no established deterrent effect and it

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 10/10/2021

7. News stories
   

   International Literacy Day: narrowing the digital divide

   Ensuring access to technology-enabled literacy learning opportunities is central to a human-centred recovery from the COVID-19 crisis

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 07/09/2021

8. News stories
   

   Freedom of belief, freedom of religion – not fear

   As the world still responds to the effects of the global pandemic, the human rights of many who have a religion or hold humanistic and/or atheistic beliefs are increasingly threatened. On the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence based on Religion or Belief, the EU stands

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 22/08/2021

9. News stories
   

   World Humanitarian Day – No medals, no records, no podiums: Just saving lives

   On the 19th of August, we celebrate those who dedicate their time, effort and skills to others. Humanitarian workers may not be Olympic athletes, but on their working marathons, they often put their lives at stake to protect others. They thrive not to achieve the best time, but the most effective

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 19/08/2021

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    #EUBeachCleanup – Inspiring global change to save marine life

    What started as a symbolic gesture in a few countries, with a few volunteers, has now become a global movement, involving hundreds of people and collecting tons of waste on beaches, rivers and lakes across the world, reaching more than 80 countries in the 2019 edition. On the 18th of August, we

    Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 17/08/2021

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