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Time to #orangetheworld and end violence against women and girls #SayNoStopVAW #MeToo

25 November marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, one of the most devastating human rights violations against women and girls around the world. Empowerment of women and girls requires vigorous efforts to bring significant changes in their lives. To this end the European Union and the United Nations have embarked on the Spotlight Initiative, a ray of light in this ongoing fight. On the International Day, the EU institutions are lit up in orange as part of the UNiTE campaign, to symbolize a brighter future without violence.

Saturday, 25 November, 2017 - 00:00

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2017 State of the European Union Address

The State of the Union 2017: Catching the wind in our sails
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker delivered today his 2017 State of the Union Address before the Members of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. He presented his priorities for the year ahead and outlined his vision for how the European Union could evolve by 2025.

Wednesday, 13 September, 2017 - 15:37

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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Paris - OECD and UN, UNESCO

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Asmara is officially a UNESCO World Heritage site

Today is a historical day for Eritrea. Asmara is officially a UNESCO World Heritage site. The inscription took place today 08 July 2017 during the 41st World Heritage Committee Session in Poland.
The Delegation of the European Union in Eritrea congratulates the State of Eritrea, the city of Asmara and Asmara Heritage Project for this achievement.
We are pleased to partner with the Asmara Heritage Project in the preservation of this unique city.

Monday, 10 July, 2017 - 14:12

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