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.
This programme aims to strengthen the capacity of parliaments in partner countries by enhancing their legislative, oversight, representative, budgetary and administrative functions.
The Team Europe Democracy Initiative (TED) will enhance evidence-based support for democracy worldwide.
EL PACCTO 2.0 is a European Union cooperation programme that supports Latin American and Caribbean countries in their fight against transnational organised crime, corruption, and money laundering.
Latest news
The European Commission has officially endorsed the Seville Declaration on Domestic Revenue Mobilisation. It marks a significant step forward in global efforts to strengthen countries’ capacity to generate sustainable, fair and transparent public revenues.
On the occasion of Human Rights Day, the EU is stepping up support for Indigenous Peoples, announcing a new €7 million package to advance their rights and strengthen their participation in decisions affecting their lives.
Two years after launching the €45 billion EU-Latin America and the Caribbean Global Gateway Investment Agenda, leaders from the EU, Latin America and the Caribbean met for the 4th CELAC-EU Summit to deliver on shared priorities, from trade and investments to justice, security and climate resilience.
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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.
Zereda veut dire Paix en Zandé, langue de la préfecture du Haut-Mbomou, en République centrafricaine. C’est aussi le nom de la radio de la ville de Obo, relancée le 29 mai 2021 dans le cadre du programme RELSUDE financé par le Fonds Bêkou.