1. News stories
   

   #TeamEurope is supporting Timor-Leste’s Most Vulnerable During Covid-19: EU and UNDP put the Spotlight on gender-based violence

   Increased socio-economic stress and confinement at home is a major risk factor for increased violence against women and girls. Since the outbreak of Covid-19 the UNDP has adapted its project activities to reflect this reality, in combination with the initial activities of the European Union

   Author: Delegation to TIMOR-LESTE - Publication date: 19/06/2020

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   EU Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World 2019: UAE updates

   According to the EU Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World during 2019, the situation of human rights and democracy in the UAE has seen positive steps taken by the country's leadership- notably with regards to women’s and youth empowerment which has contributed to improving

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Publication date: 18/06/2020

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   European Union scales up its response to COVID-19 in Timor-Leste to ease hardships faced by the most vulnerable

   With a grant from the European Union of USD 1.3 million, five international NGOs have teamed up with local civil society organisations (CSOs) to provide support to the Timorese population, in particular to vulnerable households in eight municipalities   CARE, Oxfam, Plan International, Catholic

   Author: Delegation to TIMOR-LESTE - Publication date: 17/06/2020

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   The EU and the Council of Europe standing together against racism

   The fight against racism is at the core of the common values that tie together the EU and the Council of Europe. As the respective debate currently gains salience in the public sphere, it is a good opportunity to remember the relevant initiatives of the two organisations. This is even more important

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to the COUNCIL OF EUROPE in Strasbourg - Publication date: 15/06/2020

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   The UN and EU in Lesotho launch UN75 online essay competition for local youth

     The United Nations (UN) celebrates its 75th Anniversary this year and to mark this occasion, the UN has launched the biggest global conversation on how we can shape our future together. The  United Nations in Lesotho  and the  European Union in Lesotho  (EU) are launching an online essay writing

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to LESOTHO - Publication date: 13/06/2020

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   Albinism Awareness Day 2020: not ghosts or magical beings, but human beings

   Object of beliefs and myths for centuries, albino people are often stigmatized and attacked around the world. The EU condemns such acts of violence or discrimination.

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 12/06/2020

7. News stories
   

   The role of youth in building stronger, more legitimate, peaceful and democratic societies

   The Council has adopted conclusions on the role of youth in external action, stressing the contribution of young generations to building stronger, more legitimate, peaceful and democratic societies, in which human rights and the rule of law are respected and no one is left behind.

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 09/06/2020

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   European Union provides food packages to 200 vulnerable households in Dili, Timor-Leste

   “ Ai ba Futuru”  (Trees for the Future)- Partnership for Sustainable Agroforestry (PSAF), a project co-funded by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has distributed 200 food packages to families severely affected by the economic effects

   Author: Delegation to TIMOR-LESTE - Publication date: 09/06/2020

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   Help us improve your web experience!

     The European External Action Service, together with the Delegations to the European Union and the Military and Civilian missions and operations, maintain this website to communicate about their initiatives inside and outside the EU. Our goal is to keep this information timely, relevant and

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 08/06/2020

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    Protecting our ocean’s health, beauty and wealth

    Oceans have a major role in our everyday life. They are the lungs of our planet, providing most of the oxygen we breathe. Oceans are a major source of food and medicine and a critical part of the biosphere. Healthy oceans are a prerequisite for our own health and for that of our planet. The new EU

    Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 08/06/2020

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