1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Statements on behalf of the EU

   Declaration by the High Representative, Federica Mogherini, on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day, 3 May 2018

   On this day we celebrate the World Press Freedom Day in a difficult context for journalism. Freedom of expression and Freedom of the press are threatened around the world.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 02/05/2018

7. Statements on behalf of the EU

   Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU to commemorate the World Water Day, 22 March 2018

   Access to safe drinking water is a fundamental right but is still a challenge in many parts of the world. On World Water Day, the European Union reaffirms that all States are expected to fulfil their obligations regarding access to safe drinking water, which must be available, accessible, safe,

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 22/03/2018

8. Statements on behalf of the EU

   Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

   All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights without distinction to their origin, ethnicity or religion.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 21/03/2018

9. Statements on behalf of the EU

   Declaration by the High Representative Federica Mogherini on behalf of the EU on Human Rights Day

   In 1948, after the devastating Second World War, which brought painful divisions in Europe and occupation for many European countries, the international community committed to define, promote and protect human rights. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights that we celebrate on 10 December has

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 10/12/2017

10. Statements on behalf of the EU

    Declaration by the High Representative, Federica Mogherini, on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the International Day for the World’s Indigenous Peoples

    10 years ago, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), which established a framework for the rights, dignity and well-being of indigenous peoples.

    Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 08/08/2017

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