1. Statements on behalf of the EU

   Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on Human Rights Day, 10 December 2020

   On 10 December, we celebrate Human Rights Day. This day deserves our attention as it marks the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. Today it is more important than ever to recall that human rights are universal and indivisible, and that our efforts to defend them can never

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 09/12/2020

2. News stories
   

   Defying Death Penalty is defending Human Rights

   The EU has been battling for the implementation and respect for human rights, and the global abolition of death penalty remains a prominent priority. We celebrate the European and World Day against Death Penalty by reaffirming our strong stand against capital punishment.

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

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   State of the Union speech- Building the world we want to live in: A Union of Vitality in a World of Fragility

   European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen today mapped out in her first annual State of the Union address, a path for the European Union to overcome the fragility laid bare by the coronavirus crisis and build a union of vitality.

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 16/09/2020

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   International Day of the Elimination of Violence against Women: lighting up the world in orange to stand against rape

   Today, the EU will light up its headquarters in Brussels to show its support for eradicating an alarming problem that is still too common. One in three women in Europe has experienced physical and/or sexual violence.

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

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   General Data Protection Regulation

   On 25 May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) entered into force. The Regulation updates and modernises the principles enshrined in the former Data Protection Directive of 1995 to guarantee privacy rights.

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 23/05/2019

6. Statements on behalf of the EU

   Declaration by the High Representative Federica Mogherini on behalf of the EU on Human Rights Day, 10 December 2018

   On this day, 70 years ago, the Member States of the United Nations came together to adopt the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This step brought the world together after the greatest tragedy in human history. We have come a long way since then.

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 09/12/2018

7. Statements on behalf of the EU

   Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the occasion of the International Day for the World’s Indigenous Peoples

   On the International Day for the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we celebrate the contributions of indigenous peoples to the diversity and richness of civilizations and cultures and indeed to our common heritage. It is also a day where we take stock of the many achievements in the recognition and

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 08/08/2018

8. Statements on behalf of the EU

   Declaration by the High Representative, Federica Mogherini, on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the Day of International Criminal Justice, 17 July 2018

   On the occasion of the Day of International Criminal Justice the European Union reaffirms its commitment to the fight against impunity for the most serious crimes and violations of international humanitarian law.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 16/07/2018

9. Statements on behalf of the EU

   Declaration by the High Representative, Federica Mogherini, on behalf of the EU on the occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, 26 June 2018

   On the occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the European Union reaffirms once again its strongest commitment to prevent, condemn and eradicate all forms of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. Despite the absolute prohibition of

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 25/06/2018

10. Statements on behalf of the EU

    Declaration by HR/VP Mogherini on behalf of the EU on the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, 17 May 2018

    Declaration by the High Representative, Federica Mogherini on behalf of the EU on the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, 17 May 2018

    Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 16/05/2018

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