Delegation of the European Union to the UN and other international organisations in Geneva

HIGHLIGHTS

EU action at the 59th session of the Human Rights Council

HIGHLIGHTS

EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib Attends Global Disaster Risk Forum in Geneva, 4–5 June

HIGHLIGHTS

Adoption of Pandemic Agreement

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NEWSROOM

Statement/Declaration

EU Statement - HRC59 - Annual full-day discussion on the human rights of women - Panel 2: Commemoration of the International Day of Women in Diplomacy focusing on overcoming barriers to women's leadership in peace processes

24.06.2025

Statement/Declaration

EU Statement - HRC59 - Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on discrimination against women and girls

24.06.2025

Statement/Declaration

EU Statement - HRC59 - Annual full-day discussion on the human rights of women - Panel 1: Gender-based violence against women and girls in conflict, post-conflict and humanitarian settings

24.06.2025

Statement/Declaration

EU Statement - HRC59 - Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children

23.06.2025

Statement/Declaration

EU Statement - HRC59 - Interactive Dialogue with Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide

23.06.2025

Statement/Declaration

EU Statement - HRC59 - Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons

20.06.2025

PUBLICATIONS

EXPLORE OUR NETWORK AND POLICIES

Fact-sheet/Infographic

The European Peace Facility Factsheet

Fact-sheet/Infographic

The EU and the UN: A partnership that delivers

Fact-sheet/Infographic

EEAS Stratcom’s responses to foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) in 2023

Miscellaneous

HR/VP Josep Borrell latest book: EUROPE BETWEEN TWO WARS. EU foreign policy in 2023

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Diplomats for Equality: Geneva Pride 2025

To mark Geneva Pride 2025, representatives from Permanent Missions joined the “Diplomats for Equality” initiative, marching together in support of LGBTIQ+ rights. The event highlighted a strong spirit of solidarity and a shared commitment to diversity and inclusion.

An evening with Yann Arthus-Bertrand: Nature – For a Reconciliation

In partnership with UN Geneva, CineONU hosted an inspiring evening with renowned environmental filmmaker Yann Arthus-Bertrand, featuring a screening of his latest documentary Nature: For a Reconciliation on the evening of June 5th.

Low angle of children standing in a circle reaching out to join hands.

EU's Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World 2024

The publication of the EU’s Annual Human Rights Report 2025 takes place in the context of multiple and cascading crises.

Meet EU Youth Delegates to the UN for the 80th General Assembly Session

New York, 1 May 2025 - Meet Veronika Novotná and Lars Westra, selected EU Youth Delegates to the United Nations for the 80th UN General Assembly Session.