Child sexual abuse is a heinous crime which has evolved significantly over the past years. Today, we are adopting a proposal to update the criminal law rules on child sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. Learn more → europa.eu/!mFrcBb #SecurityEU

At the MEDEL 40th Anniversary Conference EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights Director @Sirpa_Rautio underlined the importance of independent & well-resourced justice systems to defend the challenges to democracy, human rights and the rule of law.

Proud to be part of the 40th Anniversary Conference of MEDEL in the Palace of Europe, Strasbourg. The role of judges and independent judiciary is crucial in defending democracy, rule of law and fundamental rights! And under attack in many countries also in Europe.

Wanted at EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights - a dynamic Head of Administration to lead a modern administrative service!

Today I had productive meetings with the Director of the EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights Sirpa Rautio and MEP Juan F López Aguilar. We reaffirmed our shared commitment to #HumanRights and the need for strong cooperation in addressing common challenges.

FRA Director @Sirpa_Rautio at the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers Ext-Relations Group underlined FRA’s & the Council of Europe's excellent cooperation. In these testing times we must continue to work together in addressing the many #HumanRights challenges. 🔗europa.eu/!dtQpbJ

FRA Council of Europe cooperation in action! A welcome opportunity as FRA Director Sirpa Rautio, Sec Gens Alain Berset Mathieu Mori, ECHR CEDH Council of Europe - Human Rights Council of Europe Democracy heads, Commissioner for Human Rights reaffirm their shared commitment to #HumanRights & explore how to further strengthen ties.

Is the report on the EU-Israel Association Agreement already available for the public European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺?

Interesting hearing - as Single Market also part of the European Commission #RuleOfLaw monitoring for the first time.

Freedom and love cannot be banned #BudapestPride

At today’s #WorldJusticeForum, EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights Director @Sirpa_Rautio pledged to #StandUpForTheRuleofLaw by continuing to: 🔹Research, monitor & report on #RuleOfLaw developments 🔹Deliver robust evidence-based policy advice 🔹Cooperate & exchange knowledge with stakeholders

The 🇩🇰 🇪🇺 EU Council Presidency Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2025 starts today. With its commitment to building a strong Europe in a changing world, the EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights looks forward to supporting Denmark protecting #FundamentalRights through its evidence-based advice. For more: eu2025.dk

Insightful exchange of views between FRA Director @Sirpa_Rautio & 🇦🇹Austrian Justice Minister Anna Sporrer. An opportunity to learn about digitalisation of justice, gender-based violence & victim support in Austria and to share knowledge from FRA’s work in these areas.

Intl law is being eroded not just by violations, but by silence and complicity. Amid rising conflict, we need global leadership that defends human rights consistently—in every crisis, for every person. As #HRC59 ends, I urge govts to reflect & act for rights & #RuleOfLaw

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the #Srebrenica genocidal massacre. Time to pause and reflect where hate and intolerance can lead to. Time to take a stand against hate speech, discrimination and violence.

Joint statement on behalf of 25 partners with a simple, urgent message: the war in Gaza must end now. Read the full statement ⬇️ um.fi/statements/-/a…

At today’s #JHA EU Council meeting, #EURightsAgency Director Sirpa Rautio addresses EU justice ministers. She underlined the need to maintain rights when simplifying EU #DataProtection rules & encouraged integrated child protection systems to counter violence against children.

.EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights Director @Sirpa_Rautio welcomes UN UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Europe Director Philippe Leclerc to the Agency. An opportunity to share updates from both bodies, drawing attention to our recent position papers & reaffirm our joint commitment to promote & protect migrant rights.

I thank you Adam for your contributions and co-operation for the protection of fundamental rights and the rule of law in Poland and the EU. We EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights are very grateful. And I am confident that our co-operation will continue also in the future. Best wishes Adam Bodnar!

What were the highlights in July from the EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights? 🌟 a paper on migrant instrumentalisation 🌟 an update on investigating rights violations at EU borders 🌟 EU strategies contributions 🌟 FRA Director joins EU Council talks