1. Council Conclusions

   EU imposes further sanctions over serious violations of human rights around the world

   The Council today decided to impose restrictive measures on eleven individuals and four entities responsible for serious human rights violations and abuses in various countries around the world. Together with the listing of four Russian individuals earlier this month, these 15 designations are part

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 22/03/2021

2. News stories
   

   Sounding the alarm against racism

   Racism continues to be an expression of hatred that must be tackled across the globe. On the International Day against Racial Discrimination, the EU stresses once again its commitment to the elimination of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance. But commitments need to be

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 20/03/2021

3. HR/VP speeches

   Bahrain: Speech on behalf of High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell at the EP debate

   Speech delivered by Jutta Urpilainen, Commissioner for International Partnerships, on the human rights situation in the Kingdom of Bahrain, in particular the cases of death row inmates and human rights defenders

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 11/03/2021

4. News stories
   

   A woman can do anything: time to celebrate her 365 days a year

   World Women’s Day is a reminder to celebrate women's achievements, increase visibility, and address inequality, 365 days a year! The past year has been difficult. The pandemic spared nobody and has been particularly challenging for women. Doctors, nurses, teachers, shop assistants – jobs often

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 08/03/2021

5. Press releases

   Statement by the European Commission ahead of International Women's Day 2021

   Ahead of International Women's Day, the European Commission issued the following statement: “The past year was a difficult one. The COVID-19 pandemic has spared nobody, and was particularly challenging for women around the world. Doctors, nurses, teachers, shop assistants – jobs often held by

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 05/03/2021

6. News stories
   

   Access to education and reintegration, key to support children in armed conflicts

   “Children have a key role to play in building a present and a future where peace will prevail. It is our responsibility to enable them to be such agents of change”, says EU-UN statement on International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 12/02/2021

7. Joint Statements

   International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers: Joint statement by HR/VP Josep Borrell and UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General Virginia Gamba

   Joint statement by EU High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General 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: 11/02/2021

8. News stories
   

   When going on the move is the only way to move on

   On International Migrants Day, the EU recognises “the important contribution migrants provide to our economies and societies”

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 17/12/2020

9. Council Conclusions

   Gender Action Plan III: Presidency issues conclusions welcoming an ambitious agenda for gender equality and women's empowerment in EU external action

   The Presidency of the Council issued presidency conclusions on the Gender Action Plan (GAP) III: "An ambitious agenda for gender equality and women's empowerment in EU external action". The text was supported by 24 delegations.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 16/12/2020

10. News stories
    

    The EU celebrates Human Rights Day: we will never stop defending universal and indivisible rights

    This year we mark Human Rights Day while the whole world is tackling an unprecedented challenge: the COVID-19 pandemic. Far from being outdated, the fundamental rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights signed in 1948 are more relevant than ever: the universality and

    Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 10/12/2020

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