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EU Priorities for the UN Human Rights Council (2015)

Summary

The motions outline the European Parliament's strategic priorities for the 2015 UN Human Rights Council session, focusing on promoting universal human rights and addressing global crises.
10 12.03.2015
Other
civil law
government
environment
human rights
social policy
european union
diplomatic relations
public administration
protection of animals
international relations

Key points

  • The EU should actively promote the universality and indivisibility of all human rights in its global policies.
  • There is a strong call for the universal abolition of the death penalty and an immediate moratorium on its use.
  • The motions emphasize that economic, social, and cultural rights must be treated as equal to civil and political rights.
  • Increased protection is required for human rights defenders, journalists, and civil society organizations facing repression.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU’s priorities for the 28th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU’s priorities for the United Nations Human Rights Council in 2015 MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU’s priorities for the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in 2015 MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the 28th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU’s priorities for the UN Human Rights Council in 2015 MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU’s priorities for the 2015 UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU’s priorities for the UN Human Rights Council in 2015 MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU’s priorities for the UN Human Rights Council in 2015 28th session of the UNHRC
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