On International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, EU reaffirms its strongest support for zero tolerance to any form of sexual violence

by admin | Jun 17, 2016 | European Union, human rights, Latest - EU Policies, News, News Homepage, Newsroom

Twitter 17 June 2016, Brussels –  On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict,  Federica Mogherini, High Representative/ Vice-President, Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement...

HR/VP Mogherini on the attack in Orlando: “We stand together in solidarity with the people of America, especially with the LGBTI community”

by admin | Jun 13, 2016 | European Union, human rights, Latest - EU Policies, News, News Homepage, Newsroom

Twitter 12 June 2016, Brussels – Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini on the attack in Orlando The terrible attack which took place in Orlando, Florida last night claimed so many lives and left so many injured. It’s a tragedy...

Statement by the Spokesperson on the abolition of death penalty and decriminalisation of homosexuality in Nauru

by admin | May 31, 2016 | European Union, human rights, Latest - EU Policies, News, News Homepage, Newsroom, Oceania

Twitter 31 May 2016, Brussels –  The recent amendments to Nauru’s Criminal code abolishing the death penalty and decriminalising homosexuality send a strong signal to other countries in the Pacific region that are yet to do so. In abolishing the death...

Celebrating the bravery of IDAHOT activists and allies around the world

by admin | May 17, 2016 | European Union, human rights, Latest - EU Policies, News, News Homepage, Newsroom

Twitter 17 May 2016, Brussels – Today marks the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT). The day represents an annual landmark to draw the attention of decision makers, the media, the public, opinion leaders and local authorities...

EU reiterates strong commitment to equality and dignity of all human beings on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia And Biphobia

by admin | May 16, 2016 | European Union, human rights, Latest - EU Policies, News, News Homepage, Newsroom

Twitter 16 May 2016, Brussels – Declaration by High Representative, Federica Mogherini, on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia And Biphobia On the occasion of the International Day against...