GANHRI 14th International Conference of National Human Rights Institutions, “Torture and other ill-treatment: The role of National Human Rights Institutions” – Opening Remarks

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5th EU-ASEAN POLICY DIALOGUE ON HUMAN RIGHTS – Opening Remarks

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Stockholm Internet Forum (30-31 May 2023) – Opening Remarks

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Ministerial Side Event on the Aggression Against Ukraine: Human Rights and Humanitarian Impact in Ukraine and Beyond

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The opening session of the Multi-stakeholder Conference and launch of Recommendations Report ‘EU´S EXTERNAL DEMOCRACY ACTION IN A NEW GEOPOLITICAL REALITY’ – Remarks

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24th EU-NGO Human Rights Forum 2022

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