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Statement for the Regional consultation on CEDAW draft general recommendation No. 40

Closing Statement for the Regional consultation on CEDAW draft general recommendation No. 40 on the equal and inclusive representation of women in decision-making systems.

By Ms. Elena Kountouri Tapiero, Acting Regional Representative for Europe, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Regional Office for Europe,

Istanbul (remote participation), 27 March 2024.


European Union Foreign Affairs Council - Dinner address to Development Cooperation Ministers by Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

Dinner address to Development Cooperation Ministers by Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. 11 February 2024 Brussels, Belgium

The ecosystem of human rights and current situation: Outcomes of the HR75 initiative

Statement by Elena Kountouri Tapiero

Acting Regional Representative Office for the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Regional Office for Europe, Brussels,

Online conference 9 February 2024,

Organised by the The Institute for Human Rights and the Raoul Wallenberg Institute.


Introduction speech for the treaty on plastic waste

Paris, National Assembly on 24 May 2023

History, Memory and Justice for Roma people in Europe

High-level opening Panel: Holocaust of Sinti and Roma: What did Europe learn?

Opening remarks delivered by Elena Kountouri Tapiero, Acting Regional Representative for Europe, United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Regional Office for Europe

European Parliament Altiero Spinelli.

25 April 2023, 09:00 – 10:00 CET.


Human Rights Talk #2

Human Rights Talk #2

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 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”.

UN Human Rights Chief visited Brussels for first time in current capacity

UN Human Rights Chief visited Brussels for first time in current capacity

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.

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.

Keynote by Birgit Van Hout, UN Human Rights, Regional Representative for Europe

European Civic ForumCIVIC PRIDE AWARDS: Civic actors in times of crisisAward Ceremony


“Hate Speech trends in Eastern Europe” Statement by Birgit Van Hout, Regional Representative for Europe, Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

Addressing Hate Speech and Preventing Incitement to Violence in Europe Organized by Alice Wairimu Nderitu, UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide


Roundtable: Protecting the safety of journalists, media freedom and pluralism in the European Union

Opening address Birgit Van Hout Regional Representative for Europe


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