1. Statements by the HR/VP

   Joint statement by HRVP Federica Mogherini and UN Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict Virginia Gamba on the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers

   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

2. Joint Statements

   Joint Statement on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

   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

3. Statements by the HR/VP

   Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini on the International Holocaust Remembrance Day

   Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini on the International Holocaust Remembrance Day

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 25/01/2019

4. Statements on behalf of the EU

   Declaration by the High Representative Federica Mogherini on behalf of the EU on Human Rights Day, 10 December 2018

   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

5. Statements on behalf of the EU

   Stop violence against women: Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

   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

6. Joint Statements

   Statement on behalf of the Commission and the High Representative on the occasion of Universal Children’s Day

   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

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- 2 November 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

8. Statements by the HR/VP

   Statement by HR/VP Mogherini on the occasion of the United Nations Day

   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

9. Joint Statements

   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

   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

10. News stories
    

    A new Africa-Europe Alliance that brings the partnership to the next level

    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

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