1. Joint Statements

   World Refugee Day, 20 June 2020: Joint Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative

   This year, World Refugee Day comes at a time when the world is facing a global pandemic that has already cost the lives of thousands of people and is affecting the livelihood of millions more. The struggle is even harder for refugees, internally displaced persons, migrants and stateless persons.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 19/06/2020

2. Joint Statements

   Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict: Joint Statement by EU High Representative, Josep Borrell, and UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten

   Joint Statement by the EU High Representative, Josep Borrell, and UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten, on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 18/06/2020

3. Remarks

   COVID-19 Disinformation: Remarks by HR/VP Josep Borrell at the European Parliament session on tackling COVID-19 disinformation and the impact on freedom of expression

   Check against delivery! Thank you Madam President, Honourable Members, It is really evident that the virus pandemic has been accompanied by an ‘infodemic’, by a pandemic of disinformation. We have witnessed a wave of false and misleading information, and an exponential increase in targeted

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 18/06/2020

4. Council Conclusions

   Human rights and democracy in the world: Council approves 2019 EU annual report

   press Category:  Council Conclusions Regions: Africa Angola Benin Botswana Burkina Faso Burundi Cabo Verde Cameroon Central African Republic Comoros Congo (Brazzaville) Côte d'Ivoire Djibouti DR Congo (Kinshasa) Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Eswatini Ethiopia Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 15/06/2020

5. Joint Statements

   World Water Day: Joint Statement by the High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius

   In Europe and in the world, all minds are focused on actions to tackle the outbreak of the coronavirus and mitigate the effects of the crisis. The European Union works on all fronts to support these efforts. The latest information can be found on the dedicated European Commission website. We take

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 21/03/2020

6. Statements on behalf of the EU

   European Commission statement on the European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism

   press Category:  Statements on behalf of the EU Regions: Africa Angola Benin Botswana Burkina Faso Burundi Cabo Verde Cameroon Central African Republic Comoros Congo (Brazzaville) Côte d'Ivoire Djibouti DR Congo (Kinshasa) Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Eswatini Ethiopia Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 11/03/2020

7. Press releases

   Statement by the European Commission ahead of International Women's Day 2020

   Gender equality is a core principle of the European Union. Yet it is still not a reality. In business, politics and society as a whole, we can only reach our full potential if we use all of our talent and diversity. Women face too many hurdles and barriers on their way. In Europe and beyond, women

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 06/03/2020

8. 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

9. 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

10. Joint Statements

    Stop violence against women: Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative

    Languages: 日本語 press Category:  Joint Statements Regions: Africa Angola Benin Botswana Burkina Faso Burundi Cabo Verde Cameroon Central African Republic Comoros Congo (Brazzaville) Côte d'Ivoire Djibouti DR Congo (Kinshasa) Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Eswatini Ethiopia Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea

    Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 25/11/2019

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