On October 8, 2024, a pivotal meeting took place at the UN House in Brussels, bringing together over 80 stakeholders, including representatives from civil society, national human rights institutions (NHRIs), academia, and international organizations, to discuss challenges and ways forward to better support and protect Environmental Human Rights Defenders (EHRDs) in wider Europe.

To mark International Human Rights Day (10 December), UN Human Rights organized a Spotlight event for Human Rights Defenders in the European Parliament in Brussels, an Exhibition and more. Join in, mobilize and learn more!

Join us on 9 December at 3 PM to mark international Human Rights Day and International Human Rights Defenders Day in our next event "Enhancing the Common Agenda for Protection".

On 30 October 2024, the UN Human Rights Regional Office for Europe co-convened a virtual event commemorating the International Day of Care and Support to discuss the vital role of care and support systems in building sustainable and resilient societies and economies.

This web-based publication is meant as a reference tool for Members of the European Parliament and staff on information about and useful contacts for the international human rights framework and, more generally, to raise awareness about the normative work of the United Nations and its funds, programmes and specialized agencies.

Inaugurated in 2005, the Minorities Fellowship Programme (MFP) is OHCHR’s flagship training initiative, dedicated to empowering human rights defenders from national, ethnic, religious, and linguistic minority communities.

Discover the key insights and recommendations from the consultation on racism, discrimination, and health in the European Union. The European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) recently hosted a pivotal two-day consultation focusing on the right to health for People of African Descent. The resulting report, set to shape the post-2025 EU Anti-racism Action Plan, offers crucial insight for promoting health equity and combating racial discrimination across Europe.

The Right to Health of People of African Descent: Addressing Racism and Health Inequities

On June 26-27, the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) held a two-day conference focusing on the right to health for People of African Descent. The event aimed to develop actionable recommendations to feed into the next cycle of the EU Anti-racism Action Plan, promoting health equity and combating racism across Europe.