In many places around the world, human rights and democracy are under threat. While we combat the global pandemic, multiple challenges are mounting in particular for the most vulnerable communities. As we celebrate Human Rights Day, the EU re-commits to stand and speak out for the oppressed and those under threat, wherever they may live.

Access to energy has been known to be one of the greatest challenges facing the Eritrean society, in particular in rural areas, where less than 12% of the household have access to electricity. This has a direct impact on people’s livelihood, including access to water, health care and education services as well as on the productivity of the economy. Using affordable off-grid energy solutions is an...

The 47th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC47) took place once again in the context of the global pandemic and was hence a timely opportunity to look at the situation of human rights in this current climate. COVID-19 not only impacts the enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights, but also of civil and political rights. At this session we strongly reminded that Government action needs...