1. Council Conclusions

   Sustainable Europe by 2030: Council adopts conclusions

   The Council today adopted a set of conclusions on the implementation by the EU of the United Nations' 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They are considered essential for ending poverty and ensuring a peaceful, healthy and secure life for

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 10/12/2019

2. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Statement by the Spokesperson on the recent appointments of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development

   The Summit of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has agreed on Sudan as its new Chair and a new Executive Secretary, former Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu.  At a moment of profound change in the region, the IGAD is more than ever key to enhancing regional

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 29/11/2019

3. Press releases

   The Sixth EU-South Africa Structured Dialogue Forum on Human Rights

   The sixth EU-South Africa Structured Dialogue Forum on Human Rights took place on Tuesday 26 th of November 2019 in Brussels. As Strategic Partners, South Africa and the European Union, share a commitment to democracy, human rights, good governance, tolerance and respect for the rule of law. Our

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 28/11/2019

4. Statements on behalf of the EU

   EU Statement on the occasion of the 18th General Conference of the UNIDO (Abu Dhabi, 3-7 November 2019)

   EU Statement on the occasion of the 18th General Conference of the UNIDO  (Abu Dhabi, 3-7 November 2019)   Thank you Chair,  I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union and its Member States. The following countries align themselves with this statement: Turkey§, Republic of North

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to UN and OSCE in Vienna - Publication date: 04/11/2019

5. Press releases

   Maritime security: Testing coordination for effective joint actions at sea

   The Indian Ocean Commission, through the MASE programme funded by the European Union, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development represented by the Organe de lutte contre l’Evènement de pollution marine (O.L.E.P) organised the first MASE POLMAR 2019 exercise in

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to MAURITIUS AND SEYCHELLES - Publication date: 29/10/2019

6. News stories
   

   Girls speak out: EU strives to leave no one behind

   Each year 12 million girls under 18 are married; 130 million girls worldwide are still out of school; and approximately 15 million adolescent girls aged 15-19 have experienced forced sexual activity. The EU is committed to continue its full support to see progress and not regress, for girls and

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 11/10/2019

7. Factsheets

   EU-Ukraine relations- factsheet

   Ukraine is a priority partner for the European Union (EU). The EU supports Ukraine in ensuring a stable, prosperous and democratic future for its citizens, and is unwavering in its support for Ukraine’s independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty. The Association Agreement (AA), including

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 30/09/2019

8. News stories
   

   Vaccination: EU and World Health Organization join forces to promote the benefits of vaccines

   Today, the European Commission and the World Health Organization (WHO) are co-hosting the world's first Global Vaccination Summit in Brussels. The aim is to accelerate global action to stop the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases, and advocate against the spread of vaccine misinformation

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 12/09/2019

9. News stories
   

   60 Ethiopian students awarded EU Erasmus Mundus Masters scholarship

   "This scholarship is a life defining moment for me. I have no words to express my happiness on winning the Erasmus+ scholarship. My dream has come true!" said a delighted Bethlehem Solomon, one of the Ethiopian students, when she was granted with this opportunity.

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 10/09/2019

10. News stories
    

    The EU supports the fight for gender justice in Lesotho

      The European Union (EU) in Lesotho has provided support to Lesotho's women’s rights organisations to fight for gender justice, gender equality and women's empowerment in the southern African Kingdom.   The multi-lateral organisation has awarded a grant under a financing agreement called

    Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to LESOTHO - Publication date: 03/09/2019

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