Press releases
Press Officer for Human Rights: Viktor Almqvist
E-mail: viktor.almqvist@europarl.europa.eu
Twitter account: @EP_HumanRights
Any additional press releases can be found in the "Press Statements" page of the Committee's webpage.
Assessing the state of media freedom in the world, MEPs emphasise the essential role journalists play in exposing human rights violations and corruption.
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on the respect for human rights in Algeria, Belarus and Myanmar.
Leading MEPs highlight the importance of freedom of the press as a cornerstone of human rights. “We must defend it worldwide”, say Udo Bullmann and Isabel Wiseler-Lima.
MEPs visit the UN Human Rights Council
With officials in Geneva Subcommittee on Human Rights’ MEPs discussed the protection and promotion of human rights worldwide.
MEPs have reaffirmed their support for the Iranian people’s efforts to achieve a democratic transition through a just referendum while safeguarding the security of protesters and prisoners.
Due to the Iranian regime’s continued crackdown on opposition, MEPs will discuss what the EU can do to support a better future for Iranians, on Tuesday.
MEPs denounce Uganda’s anti-LGBTIQ Bill and call for the universal decriminalisation of homosexuality and transgender identity.
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on the respect for human rights in Russia, Afghanistan and Nigeria.
A delegation from the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights has concluded a visit to Vietnam.
From 4 to 6 April, MEPs will travel to Vietnam to examine the human rights situation in the country following the ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.