1. From the blog
   

   Empowering youths fuels a brighter common future

   A faster and solid recovery relies on the empowerment of the youth. As the entire world suffers from the Covid-19 pandemic, developing regions are more exposed to its consequences. On the World Youth Skills Day, the EU acknowledges the importance of upskilling the youth to build a more prosperous

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 15/07/2020

2. News stories
   

   Albinism Awareness Day 2020: not ghosts or magical beings, but human beings

   Object of beliefs and myths for centuries, albino people are often stigmatized and attacked around the world. The EU condemns such acts of violence or discrimination.

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 12/06/2020

3. News stories
   

   Protecting our ocean’s health, beauty and wealth

   Oceans have a major role in our everyday life. They are the lungs of our planet, providing most of the oxygen we breathe. Oceans are a major source of food and medicine and a critical part of the biosphere. Healthy oceans are a prerequisite for our own health and for that of our planet. The new EU

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 08/06/2020

4. News stories
   

   A tribute to peacekeepers and marking women’s essential role to peace

   On International Day of UN Peacekeepers we pay tribute to the invaluable work of peacekeepers and honour those who have lost their lives while on duty. The EU works closely with the UN on peacekeeping and civilian, police and military crisis management, to enhance security both inside and outside

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 29/05/2020

5. News stories
   

   Multilateralism Day, cooperation is the only path and a common responsibility

   No one is safe alone, no one is strong alone; we are stronger together.

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 24/04/2020

6. News stories
   

   World Water Day – Water is Life

   World Water Day 2020 is about water and climate change… and human beings. Especially in these difficult times when the whole humanity is tackling the outbreak of Coronavirus, we realise the priceless value of the right to health and to other social and economic rights. We cannot have health without

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 22/03/2020

7. News stories
   

   EU stands up for civil society worldwide

   World NGO Day is an opportunity to recognise the many remarkable voluntary workers in non-governmental organisations who help other people and societies worlwide, creating positive change and bringing hope.

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 27/02/2020

8. News stories
   

   We must end female genital mutilation once and for all, EU says

   “It’s all still in my head, where it happened, who held me down, the balcony above me. And how it was all masked by a party with gifts and music.” Mariam, born in Djibouti, recounts her traumatic experience when she was 5 years old. As a young woman she joined a movement to end female genital

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 06/02/2020

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