1. News stories
   

   EU priorities for the 46th session of the Human Rights Council

   The coronavirus pandemic has magnified and exacerbated some of the world’s greatest challenges, including in relation to human rights, democracy and the rule of law. We therefore welcome that the 46th session of the Human Rights Council will take place, albeit in a virtual format, from 22 February

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to the UN in Geneva - Publication date: 18/02/2021

2. News stories
   

   Holocaust Remembrance Day 2021: keeping the memory alive

   76 years after the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the rise of disinformation and hate speech makes the memory of the Holocaust more necessary than ever

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 26/01/2021

3. News stories
   

   22nd EU-NGO Human Rights Forum- the impact of new technologies on human rights

   The 22nd EU-NGO Human Rights Forum, this year held virtually, brought together human rights defenders, tech and human rights experts, representatives from civil society and social media platforms, UN experts and EU officials from over a 110 countries to discuss the impact of new technologies on

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 11/12/2020

4. 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

5. 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

6. News stories
   

   Towards a Gender-Equal World: The EU Gender Action Plan and the EU’s contribution to Beijing +25- Online event

   We are pleased to announce that the European Commission, in cooperation with the European External Action Service and the German Presidency of the European Union, will hold a high-level event on 25 November 2020 to launch the new EU Gender Action Plan – An ambitious agenda for gender equality and

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 22/11/2020

7. News stories
   

   The EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy 2020-24- Online Discussion

   Post Category:  News stories Show left menu:  Main Image:  /file/facebook-event-enhrjpg_enfacebook-event-en_hr.jpg Topics: Human Rights & Democracy Editorial Sections: EEAS Human Rights & Democracy

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 21/11/2020

8. News stories
   

   Srebrenica: remembering the past to build a better future together

   The EU takes part in commemorating the Srebrenica genocide, one of the darkest chapters of modern European history. Our duty is to remember and learn from Srebrenica, and to honour the memory of those laid to rest and all those still missing. This is a necessary step to work for a better common

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 11/07/2020

9. Interviews
   

   Directions Blog- Interview Eamon Gilmore: Navigating Human Rights in the Digital Age

   Already well-known in the human rights world, Eamon Gilmore has yet to become a familiar name in the tech and cyber community, but it’s high time they knew him. Gilmore represents the European Union on all human-rights related issues. That includes the impact of new technologies on human rights

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 03/07/2020

10. News stories
    

    Announcement of the Global Leaders of the Generation Equality Action Coalitions to accelerate gender equality

    The European Commission joins Leaders from Member States, civil society, women’s rights organizations, international organizations, UN agencies, philanthropic entities, youth-led organizations, and the private sector come together to deliver game-changing results for women and girls on the basis of

    Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 01/07/2020

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