The decision to award this year’s Nobel Peace Prize to these champions of democracy and human right is a sign of hope and light amidst the darkness of internal repression in Russia and Belarus and Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine. The European Union welcomes the decision to award the Nobel Peace Prize to […]
EU increases support to the protection of human rights defenders worldwide
Human rights are increasingly under threat worldwide. Against this global backdrop, the European Union reconfirms its strong support to human rights, fundamental freedoms and democracy, and their defenders worldwide. On 29 September Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen signed €30 million, a substantial increase, for the new phase of the EU Human Rights Defenders Mechanism, in the presence of civil […]
Hungary can no longer be considered a full democracy by the European Parliament
Parliament condemns the “deliberate and systematic efforts of the Hungarian government” to undermine European values and demands results in the Article 7 process. The lack of decisive EU action has contributed to the emergence of a “hybrid regime of electoral autocracy”, i.e. a constitutional system in which elections occur, but respect for democratic norms and […]
EU and South Africa hold 7th Structured Dialogue Forum on Human Rights
The 7th EU-South Africa Structured Dialogue Forum on Human Rights took place on 6 September 2022 in Brussels. The Dialogue provided an opportunity for a dynamic exchange of views on bilateral and multilateral issues related to the promotion and protection of human rights, which are core values of the EU-South Africa Strategic Partnership. The EU and South […]
10th EU-India Human Rights Dialogue
The 10th EU-India Human Rights Dialogue was held on 15th July 2022 in New Delhi. India and the EU reiterated their commitment to protecting and promoting all human rights. In this context, as open and democratic societies, they emphasised the universality, indivisibility, interdependence and interrelatedness of all human rights. The Dialogue allowed for discussions on a wide range […]
Magistrate Miriam Germán Brito, winner of the European Human Rights Award
European Union recognizes Judge Miriam German with the European Human Rights Award The European Union is committed to the promotion and protection of human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Europe and the rest of the world. For this reason, in the second edition of the European Human Rights Award in the Dominican […]
Second Annual Conference on the Global State of Human Rights -15 and 16 July
On 15 and 16 July, Parliament will co-host the second Global State of Human Rights Conference, with a particular focus on children’s rights all over the world. The two-day high-level event will take place at the Monastery of San Nicolò in Venice-Lido (Italy) and gather, among several participants, key MEPs and European Commissioner, Nobel Peace […]
Climate change: new rules for companies to stop EU-driven deforestation globally
EU consumption represents around 10% of global deforestation MEPs want the rules to also cover pigmeat, sheep and goats, poultry, maize, rubber, charcoal and printed paper products Human rights and the rights of indigenous people also to be respected An area larger than the EU was lost to deforestation between 1990 and 2020 To fight […]
Human rights breaches in Hong Kong, Brazil and Tajikistan
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on the respect for human rights in Hong Kong, Brazil and Tajikistan. The arrest of Cardinal Zen and the trustees of the 612 relief fund in Hong Kong Parliament condemns the arrests of Cardinal Joseph Zen, one of the strongest advocates of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement, and […]