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From August to October 2025, we asked people across Europe to vote for their favourite human rights books. Which one inspired you the most? Which one do you remember like it was yesterday?
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From August to October 2025, we asked people across Europe to vote for their favourite human rights books. Which one inspired you the most? Which one do you remember like it was yesterday?
Advocating for a Human Rights-Based EU Anti-Poverty Strategy
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The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) recently published its

Don't miss our next conference on Racism and Health!
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Join us for the 2025 edition of the Racism, discrimination and health annual workshop and conference: From racial trauma to redress through words and tales (29 October - 9:30 - 17:30 ).

Join the European regional launch of the Second International Decade for People of African Descent!
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The OHCHR Regional Office for Europe is honoured to invite you to the European regional launch of the Second International Decade for People of African Descent, which will take place on October 28, from 9.30 to 12.30 via TEAMS ONLINE WEBINAR.

HUMAN RIGHTS AS GUIDING COMPASS FOR EU SOCIAL POLICY
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OHCHR CONTRIBUTES TO THE CONSULTATION ON THE NEW EUROPEAN PILLAR OF SOCIAL RIGHTS ACTION PLAN.
What Is Your Favorite Book About Human Rights? Vote Here!
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This year, the UN Human Rights Office for Europe is compiling a book list of human rights-related novels with recommendations from people all over Europe.
OHCHR Shares Recommendations For The Next EU Anti-Racism Strategy
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On 8 July, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) shared its recommendations to inform the elaboration of the 2026-2030 EU anti-racism strategy.
OHCHR submits findings to support the upcoming EU LGBTIQ+ strategy
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Following the European Commission’s priorities and workplan for 2025 and the preparation of the new EU LGBTIQ+ Strategy 2026-2030, the United Nations Team in Brussels (UNBT) took part in the discussions around priorities and ways forward for the new policy cycle.
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The United Nations Human Rights Regional Office for Europe’s (ROE) primary function is to advance human rights in the European Union (EU) through technical assistance, advocacy, and reporting on human rights, based on the recommendations of UN human rights mechanisms. the Regional Office works to address human rights gaps in EU legislation, budgeting and policy-making, seizing the impetus created by the Sustainable Development Agenda. In addition, the Regional Office strives for the integration of a human rights-based approach in EU external action, migration policies and development cooperation. The Office further fulfils an outreach, liaison and good offices role between the UN Human Rights Office globally and the EU institutions.

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https://europe.ohchr.org/news-events/news/ohchr-submits-findings-support-upcoming-eu-lgbtiq

Following the European Commission’s priorities and workplan for 2025 and the preparation of the new EU LGBTIQ+ Strategy 2026-2030, the United Nations Team in Brussels (UNBT) took part in the discussions around priorities and ways forward for the new policy cycle.

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UN Human Rights Chief Visits Brussels, strengthened Dialogue with EU

On 27-28 January 2025, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk concluded a two-day visit to Brussels, engaging with senior European Union officials, civil society representatives, and members of the European Parliament. The visit underscored the importance of multilateral cooperation in addressing pressing human rights challenges, and fostering opportunities within and beyond the EU.

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The Access Guide to UN Human Rights Standards is now available

This web-based publication is meant as a reference tool for the international human rights framework and, more generally, to raise awareness about the normative work of the United Nations and its funds, programmes and specialized agencies.

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