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ANTI-RACISM AND DIVERSITY WEEK 2025: Reimagining Racial Justice in Europe

Keynote Address on Anti-Racism and Transformative Justice

Christina Meinecke, Regional Representative for Europe, Office of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)

19 March 2025, Brussels


Message on the International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust on 27 January

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk Geneva, 24 January 2025

Op-ed on antisemitism by Mr. Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

30th December, 2024,

A spotlight on human rights defenders: enhancing the common agenda for protection

Video message by High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk

9 December 2024

European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium

Full recording here


Transforming Care Systems for a Sustainable Future & Resilient Societies

Opening remarks by Elena Kountouri Tapiero, Acting Regional Representative

UN Office for Human Rights, Brussels

30 October, 14:00 - 16:15 CET, Online event


Joining forces to better support and protect Environmental Human Rights Defenders in Europe

8 October 2024, UN House, 7th floor conference room

Closing remarks by Elena Kountouri Tapiero, Acting Regional Representative,

OHCHR Regional Office for Europe, Brussels


Joining forces to better support and protect Environmental Human Rights Defenders in Europe

8 October 2024, UN House, 7th floor conference room

Opening remarks by Elena Kountouri Tapiero, Acting Regional Representative,

OHCHR Regional Office for Europe, Brussels


High Commissioner statement: Threats to the rights of LGBTIQ+ people once again on the rise

New York – Summit of the Future

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk

23 September 2024


Türk challenges policymakers to ensure that present decisions take into account future human rights impact

23 September 2024

New York


Consultation Report and Recommendations on Health of People of African Descent

OHCHR, Regional Office for Europe & European Public Health Alliance Post-2025 EU Anti-Racism Action Plan.

Opening statement by Elena Kountouri Tapiero, Acting Regional Representative, OHCHR, Regional Office for Europe, Brussels

27 August 2024, UN House


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