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MY END OF MANDATE/ FINAL NEWSLETTER
This is my final newsletter as EUSR for Human Rights. My mandate comes to an end on February 29. The process of selecting my successor is underway. It has been an enormous privilege to have served as the European Union’s Special representative for Human Rights for the past 5 years and to have served…
Read MoreConference ‘Live Diversity: Practice Inclusivity’ – Congratulatory Remarks
EU Special Representative for Human Rights, Eamon Gilmore Conference ‘Live Diversity: Practice Inclusivity’ Seoul, Republic of Korea, 7 December 2023 Congratulatory remarks Esteemed participants in Seoul, dear civil society friends, good morning from Brussels. I would like to thank the Korea-EU CSO Network (KEN) and the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic…
Read MoreStatement by the EU Special Representative for Human Rights Mr. Eamon Gilmore on Behalf of the EU at Human Rights 75 High-Level Event “The Future of Human Rights and Peace and Security”
EUSR Gilmore – EU Statement “The Future of Human Rights and Peace and Security” Roundtable 1, Human Rights 75 High-Level Event Tuesday, 12 December 2023 Thank you. Today’s discussion takes place at a time when the world is convulsed by conflict, including in Europe, and with it, wilful disregard for international law and widespread…
Read More25th EU-NGO Human Rights Forum 2023: Youth as actors of change for human rights – Remarks
EUSR Remarks 25th EU-NGO Human Rights Forum 2023: Youth as actors of change for human rights Co-organisers: European External Action Service, European Commission (DG INTPA), Human Rights and Democracy Network 4 December 2023 Commissioner, Minister, good morning, everyone. It is a privilege to be with you today. The focus of this year’s EU-NGO…
Read MoreLaunch of the Sixth Report on the EU Guidelines on Promoting Compliance with International Humanitarian Law – Remarks
Launch of the Sixth Report on the EU Guidelines on Promoting Compliance with International Humanitarian Law Remarks by the EU Special Representative for Human Rights, Eamon Gilmore 30 November 2023 Good morning everyone, I would like to thank the Spanish Presidency and Sweden for inviting me to participate in this launch of the 6th…
Read MoreEuropean Parliament Event on 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights – Remarks
EUSR Remarks European Parliament Event on 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights What makes human rights universal? 29 November 2023 Thank you Chair. Members of the European Parliament; distinguished guests and fellow speakers. It is a privilege to be with you today to mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration…
Read MoreMy Autumn 2023 Newsletter
African Union – On 6 September, I delivered an opening statement at the Second African Business and Human Rights Forum, organized by the African Union, UNDP and UNICEF. The EU is ready to cooperate with the AU to strengthen responsible business conduct and respect for Human Rights, and to support the development of the…
Read MoreGANHRI 14th International Conference of National Human Rights Institutions, “Torture and other ill-treatment: The role of National Human Rights Institutions” – Opening Remarks
GANHRI 14th International Conference of National Human Rights Institutions, “Torture and other ill-treatment: The role of National Human Rights Institutions”, Copenhagen, 6 to 8 November 2023 Opening remarks by the EU Special Representative for Human Rights, Eamon Gilmore [Check against delivery] Thank you very much moderator Louise [Holck, DIHR Executive Director], Chairperson of…
Read MoreEU – AU joint event to mark the 21st World Day against the Death Penalty – Video Address
Video Address by the EU Special Representative for Human Rights, Eamon Gilmore EU – AU joint event to mark the 21st World Day against the Death Penalty Tuesday, 10 October 2023 (Watch the video recording here) Commissioner Bankole Adeoye, Excellences, Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed guests, Today, the European Union and the African Union join…
Read More5th EU-ASEAN POLICY DIALOGUE ON HUMAN RIGHTS – Opening Remarks
5th EU-ASEAN POLICY DIALOGUE ON HUMAN RIGHTS 3 OCTOBER 2023, BRUSSELS [Check against delivery] Good morning and welcome to Brussels. It is my great pleasure to open the fifth Policy Dialogue on Human Rights between the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). I welcome our ASEAN guests as well as…
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