1. Statements by the HR/VP

   Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini on the Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare

   The European Union reaffirms today its support to the universal ban on chemical weapons. It is a tribute to all those who have lost their lives or loved ones and suffered harm from chemical weapons as well as a commitment to promoting peace and security. The Chemical Weapons Convention and the

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 29/11/2019

2. Joint Statements

   JOINT STATEMENT ON DELAYS TO SOMALILAND PARLIAMENTARY AND LOCAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS

   We, the undersigned regional and international partners* of Somaliland, recall the significant agreement between political parties in July 2019 which recognised the “critical importance of holding the long due Parliamentary and Local Council Elections” and “agreed to hold the elections as soon as

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to SOMALIA - Publication date: 27/11/2019

3. Joint Statements

   Stop violence against women: Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative

   Languages: 日本語 press Category:  Joint Statements Regions: Africa Angola Benin Botswana Burkina Faso Burundi Cabo Verde Cameroon Central African Republic Comoros Congo (Brazzaville) Côte d'Ivoire Djibouti DR Congo (Kinshasa) Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Eswatini Ethiopia Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 25/11/2019

4. Local Statements

   Press Statement from the European Union on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

   Nairobi, Monday 25 November 2019. On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Delegation of the European Union to Somalia reaffirms its engagement to ending sexual and gender-based violence in Somalia, and expresses its support to the commitments made by the

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to SOMALIA - Publication date: 25/11/2019

5. Press releases

   High Representative/Vice President Federica Mogherini meets Prime Minister of Somalia Hassan Ali Khayre

   Languages: Français Today, High Representative/Vice President Federica Mogherini met in Brussels with the Prime Minister of Somalia, Hassan Ali Khayre. They discussed the strong cooperation between the European Union and Somalia at all levels, from peace and security, to economic development and

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 13/11/2019

6. Local Statements

   School infrastructure boost, the European Union hands over new schools and classrooms in Somaliland

   Today, about 10,000 children (50% girls) in Somaliland will have access to expanded quality education through improved learning environment, thanks to the school infrastructure support provided by the European Union. School facilities comprising 10 new schools, 65 new classrooms, 30 renovated

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to SOMALIA - Publication date: 10/11/2019

7. Statements on behalf of the EU

   Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the occasion of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists – 2nd November 2019

   Freedom of expression, in all its forms, is the very essence of democracy. Only with a thriving, free and independent media landscape, we can hold governments, businesses and society at large accountable. And precisely for this fundamental right, far too often, journalists and media workers are

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 31/10/2019

8. Statements by the HR/VP

   Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini on the occasion of the United Nations Day

   On 24 October we celebrate the laying of the first stone of the most universal multilateral project in history: the United Nations. On this day back in 1945, the UN Charter entered into force and since then, the organisation has worked to deliver on peace, sustainable development and human rights –

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 23/10/2019

9. Factsheets

   Central Mediterranean Route: Protecting migrants and managing irregular flows

   The European Union and its Member States have progressively put in place a comprehensive external migration policy and strengthened the work along the Central Mediterranean route. Saving and protecting the lives of migrants and refugees, breaking the business model of smugglers and traffickers and

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 16/10/2019

10. Statements on behalf of the EU

    Joint Declaration by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe on the European and World Day against the Death Penalty

    The European Union (EU) and the Council of Europe firmly oppose the death penalty at all times and in all circumstances. The death penalty is a cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment contrary to the right to life. The death penalty means revenge, not justice, and its abolition contributes to the

    Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 09/10/2019

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