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The Right to Health of People of African Descent: Addressing Racism and Health Inequities
On June 26-27, the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) held a two-day conference focusing on the right to health for People of African Descent. The event aimed to develop actionable recommendations to feed into the next cycle of the EU Anti-racism Action Plan, promoting health equity and combating racism across Europe.
As the Olympic Games returned this year in Paris, the worldwide competition displays athletic excellence, showcasing the best of human potential. Beyond the physical prowess, the Olympics are deeply linked to the promotion of human rights. The convening power and peaceful ambitions of the Games serve as a beacon for global unity. As athletes from around the world gather in Paris, the Olympic spirit calls for a renewed commitment to human dignity, equality, and peace.
2024 is a record-breaking electoral year with citizens from 64 countries around the globe casting their ballots this year. This includes the European Parliament elections taking place from 6 to 9 June, which will shape the EU for the next 5 years. Yet as a record number of people heading to the polls, these elections are taking place against a backdrop of global democratic decline, shrinking civic space and disinformation, with serious implications for human rights.
On 11 February, 2024, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Mr. Volker Türk delivered a dinner address to Development Cooperation Ministers in Brussels, Belgium
On Human Rights Day (10 December) and throughout the year, the UN Human Rights Regional Office for Europe commemorated the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Over the last week, the Office organized a screening in Brussels, dressed the Manneken Pis and Jeanneke Pis for the occasion, and projected a message on the Eiffel Tower
OUR MISSION
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.
Regional Dialogue on the Right to a Clean, Healthy and Sustainable environment
The Regional Dialogue, organised in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), witnessed the participation of around 100 on person and 100 viewers online, including representatives from 30 countries, 3 regional organisations, 5 UN Agencies, and a diverse range of stakeholders: Civil society organisations, indigenous people representations, and national human rights Institute.
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UN HUMAN RIGHTS CHIEF VISITED BRUSSELS FOR FIRST TIME IN CURRENT CAPACITY
Between 18 and 20 July, the High Commissioner visited Brussels for his first visit in his current capacity, for the annual OHCHR-EU Strategic Engagement.
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In conversation with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
On 19 July, the High Commissioner participated in an intervention in Brussel's City Hall.
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