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Protecting safety of journalists, media freedom and pluralism: stakeholders invited to share their views

The UN Human Rights Regional Office for Europe invites all interested stakeholders to respond to the call for submissions by 15/01/22. Submissions will feed an upcoming report of the UN expert on freedom of opinion and expression, who will focus on opportunities, challenges and threats to media in the digital age
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Anchoring the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in human rights

As the EU develops a framework for the digital space, the right balances should be struck. Read some key messages for anchoring the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in human rights.
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EU and OHCHR hold first strategic dialogue on human rights

BRUSSELS (13 October 2021) - The EU and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) held their first Strategic Dialogue yesterday in Brussels.
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Ten points to guide the establishment of an independent and effective national border monitoring mechanism in Greece

Effective and independent monitoring protects people whose fundamental rights may be at risk. It also protects the State and its institutions by providing unbiased and neutral reporting, thus strengthening its accountability and enhancing public trust.
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Joint statement in support of the Office of the Polish Commissioner for Human Rights

Joint statement in support of the Office of the Polish Commissioner for Human Rights
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European Platform on Combating Homelessness: 10 Elements for Consideration 16 June 2021 - The UN Human Rights Office welcomes the adoption of the European Platform on Combating Homelessness (the Platform) as part of the Action Plan to implement the European Pillar of Social Rights.

Wspólne oświadczenie wyrażające poparcie dla polskiego Biura Rzecznika Praw Obywatelskich 14 maja 2021 - Skuteczna i niezależna krajowa instytucja praw człowieka, instytucja ombudsmana oraz organ ds. równości są niezbędnymi elementami każdego demokratycznego państwa, stanowiącymi podstawę poszanowania praw człowieka, dobrych rządów i sprawiedliwości.

EU Pact on Migration and Asylum 23 March 2021 - Joint Consultation by UN Human Rights Regional Office for Europe and UNHCR on Independent National Monitoring Mechanisms proposed in the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum.

How can we ensure the effectiveness of national monitoring mechanisms? Brussels, 15 March 2021 - EU Pact on Migration & Asylum: National monitoring mechanisms should play a key role in instilling a human rights culture in border management entities.

Kom Op Voor Mensenrechten! 10 December 2020 - Om Internationale Mensenrechtendag met iedereen die zich inzet voor mensenrechten in Nederland en België te vieren, heeft het Regionaal VN-Mensenrechtenbureau voor Europa het handboek “Kom Op Voor Mensenrechten” vertaald naar het Nederlands.

EU Action Plan for Human Rights and Democracy Brussels, 24 November 2020 - Joint UN Brussels Team letter on the adoption of the EU Action Plan for Human Rights and Democracy.

UN75 Human Rights Dialogue: A Vision for the Next Decade London, 28 August 2020 - 75 years ago, in 1945, a determination to build a common future brought together world leaders to sign the Charter of the United Nations.

Rule of Law: the EU’s chance to make things right 14 May 2020 - The UN Human Rights Regional Office for Europe today launched its publication "The case for a human rights approach to the rule of law in the EU."

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Roundtable on the protection of journalists, media freedom & pluralism in the EU Brussels, 10 December 2021: Free and pluralistic media are an essential precondition for an open democratic debate

A Common Agenda to address Violence against Women in Syria Brussels, 9 December 2021: The Syrian people continue to suffer numerous violations of their human rights. The situation is particularly precarious for women and girls

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on fundamental freedoms, EU-NGO Human Rights Forum 2021 Brussels, 8 December 2021: Restrictive measures must meet the conditions of legality, necessity, proportionality and non-discrimination

Ensuring respect for the human rights of migrants at borders Brussels, 2 June 2020 - NHRIs should be allowed to visit all locations, including search and rescue vessels, disembarkation points and places of detention, to interview migrants.

Covid-19 policies and their impact on human rights in Europe, seminar by Council of Europe and CEPS Brussels, 27 April 2020 - Human rights can serve as a roadmap out of the current crisis, help to prevent future crises, and make our societies more resilient.

50th International Roma Day: Towards justice and building trust Brussels, 29 March 2021 - A meaningful start of the work on a national action plan against racism is for each country to develop a diagnostic of the manifestations, causes and consequences of antigypsyism, through broad consultations.

Tackling legacies of Europe’s colonial past in the wake of Black Lives Matter Brussels, 24 March 2021 - Systemic racism and past injustices are closely linked

Democracy and Human Rights during the Corona Crisis Vienna, 5 March 2021 - The longer the emergency, the higher the burden of justification for the State and the greater the emphasis should be on the costs of sustained human rights limitations for individuals and groups.

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UNBT contribution to public consultation on the Green Paper on Ageing