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European Union Delegations to the United Nations @euatun.bsky.social · 2d

A world without the death penalty! Cruel, inhuman and irreversible, capital punishment has no place in modern justice. Today, we strongly reaffirm the EU’s unequivocal opposition to the death penalty, in all cases & all circumstances. #AbolishTheDeathPenalty ✊🇪🇺

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European Union Delegations to the United Nations @euatun.bsky.social · 3d

Great meeting w/ @itu.int leadership @itusecgen.bsky.social @tlamanauskas.bsky.social & 🇪🇺 Amb Deike Potzel.
The EU values @ITU as a key partner in setting global rules & standards for critical technologies and in shaping multilateral cooperation on connectivity, digital inclusion & emerging tech.

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European Union Delegations to the United Nations @euatun.bsky.social · 3d

Four weeks of intense negotiations, dialogue, listening to experts, witnesses and activists. hashtag#HRC60 concluded today with some remarkable results, upholding & advancing human rights across the world.
Here is our wrap-up: www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/...

60th session of the Human Rights Council: Team Europe Delivers on Key Human Rights Priorities

The 60th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC60) concluded on 8 October 2025 following four weeks of intense negotiations and dialogue.

www.eeas.europa.eu

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European Union Delegations to the United Nations @euatun.bsky.social · 4d

#TeamEurope Ambassadors met today with Volker Türk, expressing their support for his leadership and role & the work of UN Human Rights office. The world needs a strong human rights system - fit for purpose, forward-looking, delivering justice, freedom & equality for all, everywhere.

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European Union Delegations to the United Nations @euatun.bsky.social · 4d

IOM is a long-standing partner of #TeamEurope in migration management & in responding to displacement crises worldwide 🇪🇺 is also the biggest collective donor to @iom.int . EU Amb Potzel & @iomchief.iom.int met to discuss how to advance our strategic partnership in difficult times.

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European Union Delegations to the United Nations @euatun.bsky.social · 4d

Excellent meeting btw Ambassador Deike Potzel & SG Rebeca Grynspan ahead of #UNCTAD16 Ministerial Conference. Amb Potzel thanked SG Grynspan for her leadership & her efforts to bridge the gap between developing and developed countries through multilateralism and inclusive dialogue. 🤝

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European Union Delegations to the United Nations @euatun.bsky.social · 4d

#AI governance is at the heart of our digital agenda. Yet no country or region can govern AI alone. 🇪🇺 is proud to support this #GlobalGateway training w/ ITU Academy, with participants from 30+ countries to co-create AI governance roadmaps tailored to national realities.

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European Union Delegations to the United Nations @euatun.bsky.social · 5d

The Human Rights Council has adopted the EU-led resolution on 🇧🇮 Burundi. Renewing the Special Rapporteur’s mandate is key to ensuring continued and independent monitoring of the worrying human rights situation in Burundi. #HRC60

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European Union Delegations to the United Nations @euatun.bsky.social · 5d

Today, we reaffirm our trust and support for UNHCR's core protection mandate. The 1951 Convention & its 1967 Protocol remain vital under international law. Our sincere thanks to
@filippograndi.unhcr.org for his decade of steady leadership, and to the dedicated UNHCR staff on the ground.

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European Union Delegations to the United Nations @euatun.bsky.social · 6d

The international community recognises the gravity of the human rights situation in Afghanistan, esp for women & girls. #HRC60 adopts a resolution by consensus to establish an independent investigative mechanism, taking a decisive step to strengthen accountability & end impunity.

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European Union Delegations to the United Nations @euatun.bsky.social · 8d

Severe restrictions on civic & political space in Cambodia remain alarming. The EU calls for the release of those detained for exercising fundamental freedoms, lifting curbs on independent media & NGOs, and respect for fair trial guarantees & democratic participation. #HRC60

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European Union Delegations to the United Nations @euatun.bsky.social · 9d

Russian armed forces commit crimes against humanity in Ukraine, including murder, and war crimes, including deliberate targeting of civilians. We resolutely condemn these atrocities & reaffirm the EU’s commitment to ensuring full accountability. #HRC60

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European Union Delegations to the United Nations @euatun.bsky.social · 9d

We condemn the systematic repression of civic space in Libya, call to close all unofficial detention centres & urge Libyan authorities to end enforced disappearances & arbitrary detentions. 🇪🇺 stands ready to work w/ Libya, with 🇺🇳, in improving the human rights situation. #HRC60

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European Union Delegations to the United Nations @euatun.bsky.social · 9d

At #HRC60 we express our concern about the ongoing security challenges, political instability & humanitarian crises in Somalia. We welcome Somalia's efforts to meet its human rights obligations, incl by setting up the long-overdue National Independent Human Rights Commission.

European Union Delegations to the United Nations @euatun.bsky.social · 9d

In #CAR civilians are the primary victims of abuses by all parties, incl by Wagner mercenaries. Their withdrawal is indispensable for lasting peace and for improving the humanitarian situation. We welcome the April 2025 peace accord & call for inclusive elections in Dec 2025.

European Union Delegations to the United Nations @euatun.bsky.social · 10d

The situation in Haiti is very grave - gang violence, sexual violence, child recruitment. 🇪🇺 supports security in compliance w human rights, imposes sanctions against gang leaders & provides hum aid. We urge 🇭🇹pol actors to take responsibility for a democratic transition. #HRC60

European Union Delegations to the United Nations @euatun.bsky.social · 10d

A mother, an aunt, a dear friend. We all know someone diagnosed with breast cancer. On #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth we stand in solidarity, and underline the importance of prevention, early detection & global engagement in the fight against breast cancer. #PinkOctober

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European Union Delegations to the United Nations @euatun.bsky.social · 10d

At #HRC60, the EU underlined the need for a new consensus on reparatory justice. The Durban Declaration provides a framework to move forward. We acknowledge the immense suffering caused by slavery and colonialism and their legacy of racism that still persists today.

European Union Delegations to the United Nations @euatun.bsky.social · 12d

At #HRC60, the EU stressed that transitional justice must address the realities women & girls face in conflict. Their full, equal & meaningful participation is essential for accountability, reconciliation & lasting peace.

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European Union Delegations to the United Nations @euatun.bsky.social · 12d

The Universal Periodic Review is a vital tool to strengthen human rights worldwide. Civil society must be able to participate freely & safely, without fear or reprisals. Universality is the UPR’s greatest asset, 🇪🇺 remains committed to keeping it constructive & effective. #HRC60

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European Union Delegations to the United Nations @euatun.bsky.social · 16d

Today marks 10 years of the 2030 Agenda & the #SDGs. 🌍 With only 5 years left, the EU remains committed to urgent action for sustainable development: advancing human rights, equality & global partnerships for a better future. #GlobalGoals #Agenda2030

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European Union Delegations to the United Nations @euatun.bsky.social · 17d

🌍 Day 4 of #UNGA80 - #EUatUNGA Highlights

📌 From shaping a water-resilient world to addressing mental health, youth empowerment & justice in Belarus

🤝 Key mtgs: G20, NCDs, Palestine Ministerial

🔴Live Address by 🇪🇺President of the European Council, António Costa ~16:00 EDT

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European Union Delegations to the United Nations @euatun.bsky.social · 17d

New & emerging technologies must comply with intl human rights & humanitarian law. At #HRC60 the 🇪🇺 underlined that human judgment & accountability must always prevail - incl. in the military use of AI - to ensure responsible, rights-based innovation.

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European Union Delegations to the United Nations @euatun.bsky.social · 17d

We strongly condemn any form of reprisals against HRDs & civil society organizations, incl those who cooperate with the UN. States must ensure their protection, offline & online. The number of reported acts of intimidation & reprisal remains disturbingly high. #HRC60

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European Union Delegations to the United Nations @euatun.bsky.social · 17d

At #HRC60 we raised risks of human rights abuses in extractive industries such as mining. The number of Environmental & Land Human Rights Defenders killed every year is abhorrent. Many were defending Indigenous Peoples’ rights, as mining projects are often near or on their land.

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