The EU promotes and protects human rights, democracy and the rule of law worldwide. Human rights and democracy are inextricably connected. Only in a democracy can individuals fully claim and realise their civil, political, social, economic and cultural rights.
Sustainable development and peace and security go hand-in-hand. One is not possible without the other, which is why we fully support our partner countries in their efforts to establish long-term stability.
Programmes
We implement programmes around the world wherever assistance is needed. We tailor our support to fit the region or country being helped. Programmes with a global reach allow the EU to provide similar support to countries facing similar problems.


The Team Europe Democracy Initiative (TED) will enhance evidence-based support for democracy worldwide.

EL PACCTO 2.0 aims to fight organised transnational crime using an integrated approach to reinforce the rule of law, citizen security and stability, both in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and Europe.
Latest news
On 6 March, the III EU-CLASI ministerial meeting brought together Ministers of Interior and Security from the European Union and Latin America to reinforce cooperation in tackling global security challenges.
Today, during the European Commission college visit to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Commission announced the allocation of nearly €37 million to Ukraine from the EU Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation (INSC).

During her mission to the African Union (AU) and Ethiopia on Monday 14 October, European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen and AU leadership reaffirmed the two Unions’ shared commitment to sustainable prosperity and effective multilateralism, peace and security.