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On 09 Nov 2023

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 24 Oct 2023

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 24 Oct 2023

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

On 27 Sep 2023

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 25 Aug 2023

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 31 Jul 2023

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

On 30 Jul 2023

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”.

On 20 Jul 2023

Between 18 and 20 July, 2023, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Mr. Volker Türk visited Brussels for his first visit in his current capacity, for the annual OHCHR-EU Strategic Engagement.