
Olof Skoog
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EU Special Representative for Human Rights
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https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/eu-special-representatives_en#10852 02-03-2015 21:33:33
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Excellent meeting with State Minister Adel Aljubeir عادل الجبير here in Riyadh in preparation for EU-KSA Human Rights Dialogue.


The resolution on the moratorium on the use of the #deathpenalty was adopted today in the UN General Assembly with the support of more than 2/3 of the UN members. The trend is clear - more and more countries see capital punishment as obsolete, cruel and ineffective. 🇪🇺EU at UN-NY


A productive discussion in Riyadh yesterday at the EU-Saudi Arabia Human Rights Dialogue. A broad agenda, including the death penalty, freedom of expression, labour rights, and the progress on women's rights. Looking forward to working w د. هلا بنت مزيد التويجري & HRC International

Congratulations to the Tocoa Committee, winner of the 2024 EU Human Rights Award from Unión Europea en Honduras. This 🏆 honors environmental human rights defenders, often risking their lives, as shown by the murder of their leader, Juan López. EU urges full investigation into his case.







Honored to host a PSC Ambassadors’ debate with the EUSR for Human Rights Olof Skoog. Important exchange on how to strengthen the #EU role in the promotion and protection of #HumanRights and democracy worldwide in the face of geopolitical challenges. Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych RP 🇵🇱 European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺



La Canciller @LauriSarabia y el enviado especial de la Unión Europea para los Derechos Humanos, Olof Skoog, se reunieron en Ginebra para dialogar de los principales temas de la agenda común como migración, la igualdad de género y lucha contra el racismo. También conversaron


Thank you Minister Musalia W Mudavadi for excellent conversation on democracy, human rights and the need for meaningful and cohesive political processes on regional conflicts.

In Geneva for #HRC58 UN Human Rights Council. Good discussions with allies in defense of UN Charter, human rights and democracy Colombian FM Laura Sarabia, Kenyan FM Musalia W Mudavadi, Brazilan Minister Macaé Evaristo, Prime Minister of DRC Judith SUMINWA TULUKA and High Commissioner Volker Türk


Our presence today in Kyiv is a demonstration of our solidarity with the people of Ukraine and with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський. We all want this war to end, and the suffering and destruction to stop. This moment matters. For Ukraine, and for Europe's security. #SupportUkraine

My statement #HRC58 👉 shorturl.at/JFUTU UN Human Rights Council remains the most important Forum to advance human rights. EU is a reliable collaborative partner to all committed to this universal common agenda.

Just 2 weeks ago I met with politically persecuted journalist José Rubén Zamora in Guatemala. I am deeply concerned over news on attempts by Guatemalan courts to return him to prison - a violation of freedom of expression and an assault on democracy Unión Europea en Guatemala

Thank you New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade for excellent consultations today and for solid and consistent partnership from Europe to the Pacific.