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Erosion of democracy in Europe

On International Human Rights Day, the Regional Office for Europe launched the user-friendly human rights manual “Making a Difference” in English and French.
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Priorities of the Regional Office for Europe

The priorities of the Regional Office for Europe for the period 2018 – 2021 were decided after consultations with a broad range of stakeholders. They are based on the global priorities and theory of change of the UN Human Rights Office for the period 2018 – 2021.
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Celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with a screening of: Moldovan Miracle

Celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with a screening of: Moldovan Miracle. Join us on Tuesday, 23 October 2018 at 19:00, Galerie de la Reine 26, 1000 Brussels
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UN Human Rights and Fundamental Rights Agency: Let’s help ensure everyone enjoys their human rights

This year marks the 25 anniversary of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action for Human Rights. On this anniversary, the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) and the UN’s Human Rights Office calls on EU Member States to continue to stand up for the rights of everyone across Europe.
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UN Human Rights Office sounds alarm over threat of erosion of democracy in Europe

On 12 June 2018, the UN Human Rights Regional Office for Europe (OHCHR) sounded alarm over the backsliding of human rights in Europe, the exploitation of people’s fears to justify exclusionary measures and the erosion of civil society space.
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Schutz für Millionen: Es ist Zeit, die Gleichbehandlungsrichtlinie zu BRUSSEL, 27 Juli 2018 - BrüsselSchutz für Millionen: Es ist Zeit, die Gleichbehandlungsrichtlinie zu verabschieden

Poland’s places of detention in the spotlight as UN torture prevention GENEVA/WARSAW, 19 July 2018 - Poland’s places of detention in the spotlight as UN torture prevention body concludes visit GENEWA/WARSZAWA, 19 lipca 2018 - Miejsca pozbawienia wolności w Polsce w centrum uwagi w związku z dobiegającą końca wizytą Podkomitetu ONZ ds. Prewencji Tortur

Next EU Budget: let's back values with money BRUSSELS, 3 July 2018 - Recently, the European Commission published its proposals for the Multi-Annual Financial Framework Post-2020 (MFF), which will set the priorities and parameters for the EU budget after 2020.

Aucun laissé-pour-compte PARIS, 29 June 2018 - Le bureau régional des droits de l’homme de l’ONU en Europe publie aujourd’hui « Aucun laissé-pour-compte. Rapport sur l’effectivité du droit au logement, et des droits qui y sont liés, pour les Roms en France ».

Time to adopt the Equal Treatment Directive BRUSSELS, 25 June 2018 - According to a 2015 Eurobarometer survey, around 12% of people in Europe consider themselves at risk of discrimination. In fact, any person in Europe could potentially fall victim to this injustice, write Birgit Van Hout and Tena Šimonović Einwalter.

Poland: Reform of the judiciary GENEWA, 25 czerwca 2018 - Polska: Reformy poważnym ciosem dla niezależności sądownictwa, mówi ekspert ONZ ds. praw człowieka / GENEVA, 25 June 2018 - Poland: Reforms a serious blow to judicial independence, says UN rights expert

The Erosion of Democracy in Europe? PRESS BRIEFING - 12 June 2018, The Erosion of Democracy in Europe? Key observations from a consultation with stakeholders

UN Human Rights Office welcomes European Values Instrument BRUSSELS, 19 April 2018 - UN Human Rights Office welcomes European Values Instrument, calls for comprehensive approach to human rights and EU funding

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Civil society and human rights in Europe Statement by Birgit Van Hout, Regional Representative for Europe.

Religion and human rights in the EU – a shared responsibility EU Dialogue with Churches, Religions, Philosophical and Non-Confessional organisations. Statement by Birgit Van Hout, Regional Representative for Europe.

EU High Level Group on Combating Racism, Xenophobia and other forms of Intolerance Statement by Birgit Van Hout, Regional Representative for Europe

EU High Level Group on combating racism, xenophobia and other forms of intolerance Keynote Speech of Special Adviser Adama Dieng

EU Fundamental Rights Forum “Putting the money where the mouth is: How EU funding can build inclusive communities”

OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Working Session on "Combating Racism, Xenophobia, Intolerance and Discrimination"

Investing in Equality “Making a commitment to equality: what does it mean in today’s context?”

Anti-Discrimination and Equality Law in Europe: Next Steps? Almost 10 years have passed since an initiative was launched to adopt comprehensive EU anti-discrimination legislation.

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