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
European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, announced a new funding package worth €146 million to strengthen basic services and livelihoods for Afghans, with a particular attention to women, children and vulnerable populations.
Launched today, the EU-funded Global Consortium for Death Penalty Abolition aims to increase the influence of the movement and to expand the abolitionist ecosystem globally.
The EU System for an Enabling Environment for Civil Society programme seeks to support civil society to thrive by preventing efforts to restrict civic space and shut down civil society organisations.
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MIEUX, an initiative funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), trains public defenders in Brazil to help them during interviews with migrant children and adolescents.
Many women in Eastern Uganda have undergone female genital mutilation. Communication for Development Foundation Uganda advocates for ending this harmful practice. The work of the activists is supported by the Spotlight Initiative, a strategic partnership between the EU and the UN.
Around the world, cartoonists are at risk of facing harassment, threats or violence by taking a stance on social and political issues through their drawings. Cartooning for Peace seeks to promote fundamental freedoms and freedom of expression through cartoons.