1. Statements by the HR/VP

   World NGO Day: Statement by the High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell

   On world Non-Governmental Organisation Day, celebrated on 27 February, the European Union applauds the fundamental contribution made by civil society organisations to the promotion of human rights, good governance, democracy and the rule of law. As such, they are key partners for the successful

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 27/02/2020

2. Press releases

   Bolivia: European Union deploys an Election Observation Mission

   Following an invitation by the Bolivian authorities, the European Union will deploy an Election Observation Mission (EOM) in the country to observe the first round of Presidential elections and legislative elections on 3 May. The EOM wouldalso observe a possible second round of presidential

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 20/02/2020

3. Council Conclusions

   Human rights: EU adopts conclusions on EU priorities at United Nations Human Rights Fora in 2020

   On the occasion of the year marking the 75th anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter, the Council conclusions reaffirm EU's commitment to the rule-based international order – human rights protection being an important part of it.

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 17/02/2020

4. HR/VP speeches

   Madagascar: Speech on behalf of HR/VP Borrell at the European Parliament

   Strasbourg, 13 February 2020   Delivered by Commissioner Helena Dalli on behalf of High Representative/Vice-President Borrell Check against delivery!   In recent months, we have seen some serious and disturbing revelations about the exploitation of children involved in mica extraction in Madagascar

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 13/02/2020

5. HR/VP speeches

   Guinea: Speech on behalf of HR/VP Borrell at the European Parliament

   Debate on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Guinea, notably violence towards protesters 

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 13/02/2020

6. Press releases

   Trade/Human Rights: Commission decides to partially withdraw Cambodia's preferential access to the EU market

   The European Commission has decided to withdraw part of the tariff preferences granted to Cambodia under the European Union's Everything But Arms' (EBA) trade scheme due to the serious and systematic violations of the human rights principles enshrined in the International Covenant on Civil

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 12/02/2020

7. Joint Statements

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

   Girls and women have the exclusive right to make decisions about their bodies. None should see their body subjected to any kind of violence or abuse under any circumstances. Female Genital Mutilation is a severe breach of human rights and a dangerous violation of women's physical integrity.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 05/02/2020

8. HR/VP speeches

   Rights of indigenous peoples: Speech on behalf of HR/VP Borrell at the European Parliament plenary debate on the rights of indigenous peoples

   Brussels, 29 January 2020 Delivered by Commissioner Helena Dalli on behalf of High Representative/Vice-President Borrell Check against delivery!   Mr President, Honourable Members of the European Parliament,  The EU policies on support to indigenous peoples go back three decades and where lastly

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 30/01/2020

9. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Myanmar: Statement by the Spokesperson on the ICJ ruling on the case brought by The Gambia against Myanmar

   The European Union takes note of the order of the International Court of Justice on the request for the indication of provisional measures in the case brought by The Gambia against Myanmar for violating its obligations under the Genocide Convention. The Gambia submitted the lawsuit on behalf of the

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 23/01/2020

10. HR/VP speeches

    Human rights/Democracy: Speech by HR/VP Josep Borrell at the European Parliament on the Annual report 2018 on human rights and democracy in the world and the EU's policy on the matter

    Human rights/Democracy: Speech by HR/VP Josep Borrell at the European Parliament on the Annual report 2018 on human rights and democracy in the world and the EU's policy on the matter

    Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 15/01/2020

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