Human Rights

No ‘fix’ to police violence, without tackling scourge in society

The Human Rights Council embarked on a discussion over police violence against people of African descent on Friday. UN rights…

4 years ago

UN calls for ‘unconditional release’ of abducted students in Nigeria

The UN chief on Friday, has strongly condemned the latest mass kidnapping of students in Nigeria, in the country’s northwestern…

4 years ago

Mozambique faces ‘triple threat’ of climate change, conflict and COVID-19

The people of Mozambique urgently need our help to tackle the triple threat of conflict, the climate crisis, and the…

4 years ago

Macao: Political and economic developments in 2020

The European Commission and the High Representative have adopted their latest annual report to the European Parliament and the Council…

4 years ago

EU expresses deep concerns about the situation in Ethiopia Tigray region

The EU expresses great concerns regarding the situation in the Tigray region and stresses Ethiopia’s important role as a strategic…

4 years ago

Syria war: Average of one child injured or killed every eight hours

The war in Syria has left 90 percent of the country’s children in need of help, as a triple crisis…

4 years ago

Ukraine: EU extends sanctions over territorial integrity for six months

EU decided to extend the sanctions targeting those responsible for undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of…

4 years ago

EU fights Anti-Roma prejudice and discrimination

EU fights discrimination against Roma people and promotes their inclusion in the key areas of education, employment, health and housing.…

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Hong Kong: EU report highlights alarming political deterioration

The European Commission and Josep Borrell have reported on political and economic developments in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.…

4 years ago

Terrorism holes in people’s lives. Survivors and victims deserve attention

Terrorism remains a major threat to security in the European Union, which leaves holes in people’s lives. We are not…

4 years ago

Syrian crisis ‘remains a living nightmare’ for more than ten years

Secretary-General António Guterres has underlined the UN’s determination to continue pursuing a negotiated political settlement to the Syrian civil war.…

4 years ago

EU takes humanitarian action as a global leading humanitarian aid donor

EU debates humanitarian aid while action is facing an unprecedented set of challenges, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Humanitarian aid…

4 years ago

European Union pays tribute to the Victims of Terrorism

On the occasion of the 17th European Day of Remembrance European Union pays tribute to the Victims of Terrorism. The…

4 years ago

Switzerland to ban burqa and niqab for muslims in public places

Muslim groups criticise Switzerland for banning burqa and niqab face coverings in public spaces. Muslims say the ban will further…

4 years ago

UN calls for urgent and decisive action to support people of Myanmar

The United Nations independent human rights expert has called on the Security Council for “decisive and unified action” to support…

4 years ago

ICC Prosecutor opens probe into alleged crimes in occupied Palestine

The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) said that her Office has started an investigation into crimes allegedly committed…

4 years ago

EU Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030

Despite all efforts, persons with disabilities are still at a higher risk of poverty and social exclusion than persons without…

4 years ago

Pandemic pushing people and human rights ‘even further behind’

As the COVID-19 pandemic gathers pace, people and human rights worldwide are “being left behind – or pushed even further…

4 years ago

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