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The 4th EU-China International Literary Festival Opens in Beijing

From May 17, 2019 the Delegation of the European Union to China, in association with the Citic publishing group, will launch the 4th EU-China International Literary Festival at a ceremony at the Delegation of the Euro

Wednesday, 22 May, 2019 - 12:36
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CULTURE, palette, painting, art, World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

Celebrating culture & diversity across the globe

The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is an occasion to promote culture and highlight the significance of its diversity as an agent of inclusion and positive change, in Europe and around the world.

Tuesday, 21 May, 2019 - 12:40
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"No person should be punished for loving someone," Mogherini says

Across the globe, cultural, traditional or religious values continue to be used to justify persecution, discrimination, bullying and ill-treatment against LGBTI persons. Even in countries with legal protection, stigmatisation due to homophobia, transphobia and biphobia remains high. It is our duty to combat this, notably through our policies, concrete actions and communication, which should be inclusive, respectful and leaving no one behind.

Friday, 17 May, 2019 - 17:07
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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 2019

On the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, the European Union reiterates its unswerving commitment to promoting and protecting the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons.

Across the world, cultural, traditional or religious values continue to be used to justify persecution, discrimination, bullying and gross ill-treatment against LGBTI persons, often involving hate crimes and extreme forms of violence, including torture and murder.

Friday, 17 May, 2019 - 09:48
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Biodiversity: EU and Japan discuss plans to halt crisis

On 16 May, the European Union and Japan discussed plans to halt the biodiversity crisis and the next steps to be taken in this regard at the Tokyo Workshop on the 15th Conference of the Parties of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD - COP 15).

Thursday, 16 May, 2019 - 09:20
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