1. News stories
   

   Remembering not to forget, acting not to repeat

   The EU marks the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime. Paying homage to the victims will always be needed to acknowledge their suffering, and also to remind us of what we must collectively defend to prevent it from

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 09/12/2020

2. News stories
   

   Towards a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 world

   Disability is an issue that concerns everyone. Any of us could develop a disability throughout our lives resulting from illness, genetic disorder or accident. Today we observe the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This reminds us to promote the full and equal participation of persons

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 03/12/2020

3. From the blog
   

   EU: a reliable partner in the face of disaster

   The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction celebrates how people and communities around the world are reducing their exposure to disasters and raising awareness about the importance of controlling the risks that they face. Good disaster risk governance can be measured in lives saved, reduced

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 13/10/2020

4. News stories
   

   World Coastal Cleanup day marks end of online #EUBeachCleanUp

   ‘Our ocean starts with you!’ was the theme for the 2020 digital edition of the #EUBeachCleanUp, as the campaign took to social media reminding us that ocean protection begins at home. For the past month up until World Coastal Cleanup day, people across the globe took on challenges to clean their

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 19/09/2020

5. News stories
   

   COVID-19: both a challenge and an opportunity for democracy

   On International Day of Democracy, the EU reaffirms its willingness to take a leadership role on democracy, working ever harder in supporting those who defend it, build it and hold decision makers accountable in these difficult times

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 15/09/2020

6. News
   

   We are what we breathe – marking the first ever day of clean air for blue skies

   Clean air is essential to our health and to the environment. Since the industrial revolution, the quality of the air we breathe has deteriorated considerably. The human toll for poor air quality is worse than for road traffic accidents. Air pollution is the single greatest environmental risk to

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 07/09/2020

7. News stories
   

   Day of International Criminal Justice 2020: the fight against impunity continues

   Even at this time of global pandemic, crimes against humanity and war crimes continue to be perpetrated. The EU reiterates its commitment to uphold and defend the principles and values enshrined in the Rome Statute and to support the ICC

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 16/07/2020

8. 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

9. News
   

   Torture denies the dignity of human beings- nothing justifies inhuman treatment

   Torture denies the dignity of the human being. Its victims suffer both visible and invisible wounds. And this is still the horrifying reality today. On International Day in support of Victims of Torture, EU High Representative Josep Borrrell states “At a time when the world is joining efforts to

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 26/06/2020

10. News stories
    

    Being a refugee in the midst of a global pandemic

    Vulnerable populations, including refugees, are at the heart of the Team Europe response to the COVID-19 crisis. On World Refugee Day 2020, the EU reaffirms its commitment to a world where nobody would need asylum

    Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 19/06/2020

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