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25 anniversary of the Vienna Declaration
Erosion of democracy in Europe
International Roma Day 2018
The EU Multi-Annual Financial Framework Post 2020
Human Rights of Migrants

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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International Roma Day 2018

Today is the International Roma Day, an opportunity to celebrate and reclaim Roma culture and history. It is also an opportunity to draw attention to the consequences of anti-Gypsyism, which is a specific form of racism against the Roma, and to combat it.
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Will the EU Multi-Annual Financial Framework Post-2020 (MFF) be used to close human rights gaps in Europe?

The paper, which is entitled “European added value” – according to the principle that calls on the EU action where it can add value to the actions of its Member States –, examines the human rights risks and opportunities for the Multi-Annual Financial Framework Post-2020, also referred to as MFF Post 2020.
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Guidance from UN Human Rights Mechanisms on human rights of migrants, asylum-seekers, refugees and stateless persons

The United Nations human rights mechanisms have recently adopted several reports, statements and documents to clarify the human rights of migrants, asylum seekers, refugees and stateless persons.
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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 ».

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

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.

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

Poland: UN Human Rights Office troubled by shrinking civic space, growing extremist rhetoric The UN Human Rights Regional Office for Europe expressed concern that the space for civil society as well as judicial independence appears to be shrinking in Poland, even as extremist rhetoric grows.

CRPD concerned about absence of gender parity in its membership CRPD expressed its concern about this absence of gender parity, particularly given that one of the principles of the Convention which traverses all provisions and which guides the Committee’s work is equality between men and women.

Review of European efforts at Roma inclusion reveals gaps The European Union (EU) recently released its mid-term review of efforts by member States to improve the situation of Roma. It compared the situation of Roma in 2011 with that in 2016 in eight countries.

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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.

CRPD Work Forum We are here to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) which has reached near universal ratification, with 177 ratifications.

The Global Compact for Migration The momentum created by the Global Compact for Migration is an opportunity to better understand why we move as human beings, what conditions and circumstances force us to move and ultimately, how we can see the value in building diverse and inclusive societies.

International Cities of Refuge Network (ICORN) The right to freedom of expression – a right that all States must guarantee under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

International Congress in Braga Intercultural dialogue and mediation are themes that lie at the very heart of the UN’s principles and objectives. They also line the path towards the realization of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.

UN Human Rights Office welcomes European Values Instrument UN Human Rights Office welcomes European Values Instrument, calls for comprehensive approach to human rights and EU funding

Seminar on the Human Rights of Older Persons Seminar on the Human Rights of Older Persons - Statement by Birgit Van Hout, Regional Representative for Europe

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