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EU-AU Cooperation – Remarks at the 68th Ordinary Session of the African Commission for Human and People’s Rights
EU Special Representative for Human Rights, Mr. Eamon Gilmore Remarks at Public Session of 68th Ordinary Session of the African Commission for Human and People’s Rights 14 April 2021 – Check against delivery – Hon. Mamadou Tangara, Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Gambia, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the…
Read MorePromoting the Rights of Persons with Disabilities – Statement
EU Disability-inclusive International Cooperation and Humanitarian Action High-level exchange for the EU Disability Intergroup, identifying recent policy developments on disability inclusion in international cooperation and humanitarian action, and highlighting priorities relevant to MEPs 26 March 2021, 11-12h30 CET EU Special Representative for Human Rights, Eamon Gilmore Statement Commissioner Dalli, Commissioner Lenarčič, Members of the…
Read MoreEU-UN Strategic Alliance for the Peace Process in Colombia – Remarks
EU Special Envoy Gilmore remarks Oidhaco’s 25th Anniversary Campaign Closing Event Europe and the UN: a strategic alliance for human rights and peace in Colombia 24 March 2021 Thank you Madame President of Oidhaco, distinguished speakers and panellists. I want to thank you for the invitation to join you today. My warm congratulations to…
Read MoreAmericas Regional Launch Event for the EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy 2020-2024 – Keynote Address
EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy 2020-2024 Regional launch event – The Americas 23 March 2021 EU Special Representative for Human Rights, Eamon Gilmore Keynote Address Thank you Aude. Good afternoon; good morning everyone. It is a great pleasure to be with you today to talk about the new EU Action Plan…
Read MoreViolence against girl children in armed conflict – Keynote Address
Commission on the Status of Women 65 side-event Violence against Girl Children in Armed Conflict and the Role of the International Criminal Justice System 17 March 2021 Keynote address by EU Special Representative for Human Rights Eamon Gilmore Ministers, excellences, distinguished speakers and panellist participants. Good morning/afternoon to all. It is a great pleasure…
Read MoreProtecting the planet and protecting people – opening remarks at the 65th UN Commission on the Status of Women
Commission on the Status of Women 65th Session Protecting planet and people – Voices from Women Environmental Human Rights Defenders 17 March 2021 EU Special Representative for Human Rights, Eamon Gilmore Opening Remarks Thank you Meerim and to Silvio and Jane for your introductory remarks. It is a great pleasure for the…
Read MoreCombatting Antisemitism – Remarks at the 46th Session of the UN Human Rights Council
EUSR Gilmore remarks UN Human Rights Council 46th Session – High-Level Side Event: Combatting Antisemitism to Advance Human Rights for All On behalf of the European Union, I want to thank Canada and the World Jewish Congress for organising this very timely event. Around the world today, we are still witnessing discrimination, persecution and…
Read MoreConflict, Peace and History in Colombia – Opening Remarks
EU Special Envoy Gilmore opening remarks Historians without Borders Event: Conflict and History in Colombia Making Peace and History Rhyme 17 February 2021 Thank you Erkki for the introduction and for the honour and privilege of speaking to Historians without Borders today and to join Professor Wills at this event. I became EU…
Read More‘Lest We Forget’: Commemorating the memory of the victims of the Holocaust – Video-Message
‘Lest We Forget’ UNESCO Holocaust Remembrance Exhibition Opening & Virtual Commemoration from Paris EU Special Representative for Human Rights, Eamon Gilmore Video-message 25 January 2021 Find more about the initiative here.
Read MoreFront Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk – Video-message
Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk EU Special Representative for Human Rights, Eamon Gilmore Video-introduction of the finalist for the Americas Guardia Indígena del Cauca, Colombia 8 January 2021
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