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Belarus: Next steps toward accountability at the Human Rights Council
Pre-recorded speech delivered by Eamon Gilmore, EU Special Representative for Human Rights at the UN Human Rights Council 49 side event Excellences, ladies and gentlemen, It is my pleasure to join you virtually today for this important discussion on the next steps towards ensuring accountability for human rights violations committed in Belarus since the 1st…
Read More8th Meeting of the Istanbul Process
Opening Remarks to the 8th Meeting of the Istanbul Process EUSR for Human Rights, Eamon Gilmore Online event, 16 February 2022 Ministers, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good Morning Everyone, I want to thank the Government of Pakistan for hosting the 8th Meeting of the Istanbul Process and for inviting me to deliver some welcoming remarks…
Read MoreSafe Living Environments for Girls and Women
Safe Living Environments for Girls and Women The EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy Calls us to Promote Girls’ and Women’s Rights: ‘How can we support the promotion of girls’ and women’s rights in accordance with the EU Action Plan?’ Remarks by EUSR for Human Rights, Eamon Gilmore Online event, 3 February 2022…
Read MoreThe European Union stands with the peoples of Myanmar
A year has passed since the military snatched democracy out of the hands of people in Myanmar. Since the military coup, which overthrew the civilian government and disbanded the democratically elected Parliament, there has been a continuing escalation of violence targeting journalists, human rights defenders, Rohingya and other ethnic and religious minorities, women and children.…
Read MoreReflections on Digital Future – Concluding Remarks
“From Geneva: reflections on digital future” Part II: From Geneva: Reflection on Digital Future – concluding remarks EUSR for Human Rights, Eamon Gilmore Online event, 15 December 2021, 17:00-17:30 Thank you very much, Lotte. Good afternoon from Brussels. I want to thank you and thank the EU Delegation in Geneva,…
Read MoreRTE Radio 1 Interview – Belarus Jails Opposition Leader’s Husband for 18 Years
RTE Radio 1 Interview EU Special Representative for Human Rights, Eamon Gilmore Belarus Jails Opposition Leader’s Husband for 18 Years 14 December 2021 Franak Viacorka, Senior Advisor to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya & Eamon Gilmore, EU Special Representative for Human Rights and former Tánaiste and Labour Party Leader Available here: https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22041553/
Read MoreOireachtas Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence – Opening Statement
Oireachtas Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence Opening Statement by Eamon Gilmore, EU Special Representative for Human Rights and EU Special Envoy for the Peace Process in Colombia Tuesday, December 14th, 2021 Chairperson, Deputies, Senators, Thank you for inviting me to your meeting today, to discuss with you, the two mandates which…
Read More23rd EU-NGO Forum 2021: Rebuilding better – Remarks
“Rebuilding Better: a Human Rights-Based Recovery from the Pandemic” 23rd EU-NGO Human Rights Forum 2021 Scene setter – Opening Panel 7 December 2021 – 15:00-17:00
Read MoreInterview for the Global Campus of Human Rights Magazine
EU Special Representative for Human Rights, Eamon Gilmore Interview by the Press Office of the Global Campus of Human Rights 3 December 2021 The Press Office of the Global Campus of Human Rights had the opportunity to interview the EU Special Representative for Human Rights Eamon Gilmore about his views on the most…
Read MoreEnsuring Inclusion for Children with Disabilities – Keynote Speech
International Web-Forum dedicated to the World Children’s Day and 75th Anniversary of UNICEF Organised by “Zamin” International Public Foundation and UNICEF office in Uzbekistan ENSURING INCLUSION FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES Plenary session EUSR for Human Rights, Eamon Gilmore Online event, 19 November 2021 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY H.E. Ziroatkhon Mirziyoyeva, Chairperson of the Board…
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