What does the regional office for europe do?
Strategic priorities
The priorities of the Regional Office for Europe for the period 2024 - 2027 were decided following consultations with a broad range of stakeholders. They are based on the global priorities and theory of change of the UN Human Rights Office.
How do We Work?
- Advises the EU and Governments in the region on the integration of human rights in legislation, policy, budgeting and programmes, and on engagement with the UN human rights mechanisms
- Increase awareness of human rights and mobilises people to stand up for human rights
- Empowers human rights networks, national human rights institutions, equality bodies, civil society, and human rights defenders
- Monitors human rights in the region and issues public reports and position papers
- Advocates for a human rights-based approach
- Fosters integration of human rights in UN Brussels Team
- Facilitates cooperation between field presences and EU institutions
- Actively contributes to the EU – UN Partnership Visibility Strategy
- Provides support to Special Procedures
- Communication, media outreach and campaigning for human rights
- Marking of milestones and relevant international days
- Nurture and upkeep partnerships with a variety of stakeholders
- Outreach with and to non-traditional constituencies and rights-holders groups
