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Development Cooperation

The EU is the world’s largest development aid donor, providing more than 50% of assistance worldwide and working closely with our partners to deliver on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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Girls in class

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 women to achieve gender equality.

Friday, 11 October, 2019 - 10:25
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vaccination

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 worldwide.

Thursday, 12 September, 2019 - 15:37
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erasmus, ethiopia

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.

Tuesday, 10 September, 2019 - 15:44
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European Union in Timor-Leste supports journalist’s training in Data Journalism

36 Timorese journalists attended a training course on Information in the digital era, as part of the European Union project “Partnership to improve service delivery through strengthened Public Finance Management and Oversight (PFMO)

 

Wednesday, 28 August, 2019 - 07:21
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EDD 2019: Top development leaders and practitioners discuss ways to address inequalities to achieve sustainable peace

“It is crucial to find ways to address inequalities and foster inclusion in order to create conditions for sustainable peace and stability. And inclusion is not just socio-economic, because political inclusion is just as important. It should make people feel they are fully part of society and that they can help shape the future of their society”, said Christian Leffler, EEAS Deputy Secretary-General at the High-level panel of the European Development Days, held in Brussels on 18-19 June.

Thursday, 20 June, 2019 - 10:50
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