Delegation of the European Union to Togo
Joint statement by EU High Representative Federica Mogherini and UN Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict Virginia Gamba on the occasion of the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers
Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 12/02/2019
Every girl and woman has the right to live a life free of violence and pain. And yet, more than 200 million women and girls across the world have been forced to undergo the painful and traumatic practice of Female Genital Mutilation, including 500,000 living in Europe. Millions more girls are at
Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 05/02/2019
Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini on the International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 25/01/2019
On this day, 70 years ago, the Member States of the United Nations came together to adopt the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This step brought the world together after the greatest tragedy in human history. We have come a long way since then.
Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 09/12/2018
Ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we reaffirm our commitment to ending violence against women and girls.
Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 23/11/2018
Today we stand united in our determination to protect and to promote the rights of all children everywhere. These rights are universal, indivisible and inalienable. Every single child has the right to grow up in a safe and nurturing environment – free from any form of violence, abuse, harassment or
Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 19/11/2018
Democracy cannot live without free, diverse and independent media. Journalists and media actors across the globe hold states, government officials, corporations and society at large accountable for their actions. But far too many among them face threats and attacks simply for carrying out their work
Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 31/10/2018
Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini on the occasion of the United Nations Day
Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 24/10/2018
On the European and World Day against the Death Penalty, the Council of Europe and the European Union (EU) reiterate their strong opposition to capital punishment in all circumstances and for all cases. The death penalty is an affront to human dignity. It constitutes cruel, inhuman and degrading
Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 09/10/2018
As part of President Juncker's State of the Union proposals earlier this week the European Commission announced a new 'Africa- Europe Alliance for Sustainable Investment and Jobs'. The package builds on the commitments taken during the African Union – European Union Summit of last
Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 14/09/2018