1. News stories
   

   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

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

2. News stories
   

   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

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

3. From the blog
   

   EU: a reliable partner in the face of disaster

   The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction celebrates how people and communities around the world are reducing their exposure to disasters and raising awareness about the importance of controlling the risks that they face. Good disaster risk governance can be measured in lives saved, reduced

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 13/10/2020

4. News stories
   

   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

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

5. News
   

   We are what we breathe – marking the first ever day of clean air for blue skies

   Clean air is essential to our health and to the environment. Since the industrial revolution, the quality of the air we breathe has deteriorated considerably. The human toll for poor air quality is worse than for road traffic accidents. Air pollution is the single greatest environmental risk to

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

6. News stories
   

   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.

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

7. News stories
   

   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

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

8. News stories
   

   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

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

9. News stories
   

   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

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

10. News stories
    

    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.

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

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