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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

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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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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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

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.

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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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.

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

Poverty and discrimination: Two sides of the same coin The Sustainable Development Agenda was adopted by all States in 2015 and sets out 17 goals and 169 targets to be reached by 2030. The Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs, as they are commonly called, offer a new entry point to bridge the divide between human rights and development.

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