European Union External Action
Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini on the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 23/04/2019
Equality is a core value of the European Union, and a principle we will keep fighting for. Equality between women and men is no exception.
Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 07/03/2019
Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini on the occasion of the World NGO Day
Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 26/02/2019
Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini on the International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 25/01/2019
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
On the European and World Day against the Death Penalty, the Council of Europe and the European Union (EU) reiterate their strong opposition to capital punishment in all circumstances and for all cases. The death penalty is an affront to human dignity. It constitutes cruel, inhuman and degrading
Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 09/10/2018
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
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
Equality between women and men is one of the fundamental values of the European Union enshrined in our treaties. Our Union is a pioneer in tackling gender-based discrimination and we can be proud of the progress achieved: Europe is one of the safest and most equal places for women in the world.
Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 07/03/2018
Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 26/01/2018