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
Sharing experiences and providing input to the World Congress against Enforced Disappearances
Online regional consultations with stakeholders from Europe
Overview of the status of the Convention in the region
Introduction by Elena Kountouri Tapiero, Acting Regional Representative, UN Office for Human Rights Europe,
14 June 2024
