On Human Rights Day (10 December) and throughout the year, the UN Human Rights Regional Office for Europe commemorated the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Over the last week, the Office organized a screening in Brussels, dressed the Manneken Pis and Jeanneke Pis for the occasion, and projected a message on the Eiffel Tower

To mark the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations welcome you to the premiere of Dr. Jane Goodall’s documentary “Reasons for Hope”. The documentary will be followed by a panel discussion and refreshments.

The event will take place on 5 December at 7 PM and is free and open to the public .

On 20 October, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights organized a Regional Dialogue on the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment in Brussels, Belgium.

On 15 October, The Regional Office together with the Gabarron Foundation organized painting workshops for children on the theme of Human Rights.

On 27 September 2023, the Regional Office for Europe organized its third human rights talk in collaboration with the International Labor Organization titled: “Ensuring adequate minimum income, a matter of human rights”.

On 23 August, 2023, the United Nations Human Rights Office commemorated the International Day for Remembrance of the Slave Trade & its Abolition.

"Enslavement is a crime against humanity. We must confront the legacies of the past, including systemic racism and racial discrimination, to achieve recognition, justice & development," said UN Human Rights chief Mr.Volker Türk.

On 19 July, the High Commissioner participated in an intervention in Brussel's City Hall.

On 30 May, the UN Human Rights Regional Office for Europe organized it’s second Human Rights Talks in Brussels titled. “Strengthening the Safety of Women Journalists in Europe: From Challenges to Solutions”.