Press release – Human rights breaches in Thailand, Sudan and Azerbaijan
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted human rights resolutions on Thailand, Sudan and Azerbaijan.Subcommittee on Human Rights Source : © European Union, 2025 – EP
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Press release – Human rights breaches in Türkiye, Nicaragua and Nigeria
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted human rights resolutions on Türkiye, Nicaragua and Nigeria.Subcommittee on Human Rights Source : © European Union, 2025 – EP
Press release – Press conference: Call for EU support for the International Criminal Court (ICC)
Today, the Chair of the Subcommittee on Human Rights will hold a press conference in Strasbourg, after President Trump issued an executive order imposing sanctions on the ICC.Subcommittee on Human Rights Source : © European Union, 2025 – EP
Press release – Human rights breaches in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iran and Algeria
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions about the respect for human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iran and Algeria.Subcommittee on Human Rights Source : © European Union, 2025 – EP
Press release – Human rights breaches in Crimea, Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions related to the respect for human rights in Crimea, Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan.Subcommittee on Human Rights Source : © European Union, 2024 – EP
Press release – Parliament honours Edmundo González Urrutia and María Corina Machado
President Metsola presented the Sakharov Prize 2024 to Venezuela’s Edmundo González Urrutia and María Corina Machado at a ceremony on Tuesday in Strasbourg.Committee on Foreign AffairsCommittee on DevelopmentSubcommittee on Human Rights Source : © Eur…
Press release – 2024 Sakharov Prize: interviews with the laureates and finalists
The awards ceremony for the 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought laureates, María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia, will be held on Tuesday 17 December.Committee on Foreign AffairsCommittee on DevelopmentSubcommittee on Human Rights So…
Press release – European Parliament spotlights disability rights
Taking place from 2-6 December, Disability Rights Week will advocate for the rights of people with disabilities, and for their voices to be heard.Committee on Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentCommittee on Culture and EducationCommittee on Employment an…
Press release – Human rights breaches in Hong Kong, Iran and Cambodia
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on human rights issues in Hong Kong, Iran and Cambodia.Subcommittee on Human Rights Source : © European Union, 2024 – EP
Press release – María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia awarded 2024 Sakharov Prize
The leader of Venezuela’s democratic forces and the opposition candidate in the July presidential elections will receive the 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.Committee on Foreign AffairsCommittee on DevelopmentSubcommittee on Human Rights Sou…
Press release – 2024 Sakharov Prize finalists shortlisted by MEPs
Members of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs and Development committees have chosen the three finalists for the 2024 Sakharov Prize in a vote on Thursday.Committee on Foreign AffairsCommittee on DevelopmentSubcommittee on Human Rights Source : © European Un…
Press release – Human rights breaches in Türkiye, China and Iraq
On Thursday, the Parliament adopted three resolutions on human rights issues in Türkiye, China and Iraq.Subcommittee on Human Rights Source : © European Union, 2024 – EP
Press release – Sakharov Prize 2024: presentation of candidates
Political groups presented their candidates for Sakharov Prize 2024 during a joint committee meeting on Thursday. The three finalists will be selected in October.Committee on Foreign AffairsCommittee on DevelopmentSubcommittee on Human Rights Source : …
Press release – Committees elect Chairs and Vice-Chairs
All of Parliament’s 20 standing committees and four subcommittees are holding their constitutive meetings on Tuesday to elect their Chair and Vice-Chairs.Committee on Constitutional AffairsCommittee on Foreign AffairsCommittee on Agriculture and Rural …
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Press release – Human rights breaches in Azerbaijan, The Gambia and Hong Kong
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on human rights issues in Azerbaijan, The Gambia and Hong Kong.Subcommittee on Human Rights Source : © European Union, 2024 – EP
Press release – Human rights breaches in Afghanistan and Venezuela
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted two resolutions on the respect for human rights in Afghanistan and Venezuela.Committee on Foreign AffairsSubcommittee on Human Rights Source : © European Union, 2024 – EP
Press release – Death of Alexei Navalny: MEPs to hear testimonies from the Russian opposition
Following the death of prominent Russian anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny, MEPs will discuss the state of Russia’s democratic opposition on Thursday at 10.30.Committee on Foreign AffairsSubcommittee on Human Rights Source : © European Union, 202…
Press release – Human rights breaches in Belarus, Iran and Nigeria
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on human rights issues in Belarus, Iran and Nigeria.Subcommittee on Human Rights Source : © European Union, 2024 – EP
Press release – Human rights breaches in China, Sudan and Tajikistan
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on human rights issues in China, Sudan and Tajikistan.Committee on Foreign AffairsSubcommittee on Human Rights Source : © European Union, 2024 – EP
Press release – Human rights breaches in Belarus, Tanzania and Tibet
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situation in Belarus, Tanzania and Tibet.Committee on Foreign AffairsCommittee on DevelopmentSubcommittee on Human Rights Source : © European Union, 2023 – EP
Press release – Sakharov Prize: Parliament honours Jina Mahsa Amini and Iranian women protesters
The EP 2023 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought has been awarded to Jina Mahsa Amini and the Woman, Life, Freedom movement in Iran, in a ceremony on 12 December.Committee on Foreign AffairsCommittee on DevelopmentSubcommittee on Human Rights Source :…
The mystery of the untouched lawmaker at the heart of Qatargate
Belgian police place Maria Arena at the heart of the corruption ring in the European Parliament — but have not questioned her.
Press release – Human rights breaches in Iran, Niger and Georgia
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on human rights issues in Iran, Niger and Georgia.Committee on Foreign AffairsCommittee on DevelopmentSubcommittee on Human Rights Source : © European Union, 2023 – EP
Press release – Jina Mahsa Amini and Iranian women protest movement win the 2023 Sakharov Prize
MEPs have awarded the 2023 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Jina Mahsa Amini and the Woman, Life, Freedom Movement in Iran.Committee on Foreign AffairsCommittee on DevelopmentSubcommittee on Human Rights Source : © European Union, 2023 – EP
Press release – 2023 Sakharov Prize: finalists chosen
MEPs have shortlisted Jina Mahsa Amini and the Woman, Life and Freedom Movement in Iran, Nicaraguan human rights activists and women fighting for a free, safe and legal abortion.Committee on Foreign AffairsCommittee on DevelopmentSubcommittee on Human …
Press release – Human rights breaches in Afghanistan, Chechnya and Egypt
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situations in Afghanistan, Chechnya and Egypt.Committee on Foreign AffairsSubcommittee on Human Rights Source : © European Union, 2023 – EP
Press release – Sakharov Prize 2023: nine nominations announced
MEPs and political groups presented their candidates for the Sakharov Prize 2023 on Wednesday. The vote on the three finalists will take place in October.Committee on Foreign AffairsCommittee on DevelopmentSubcommittee on Human Rights Source : © Europe…
Press release – Human rights breaches in Guatemala, Azerbaijan and Bangladesh
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situations in Guatemala, Azerbaijan and Bangladesh.Committee on Foreign AffairsSubcommittee on Human Rights Source : © European Union, 2023 – EP
Press release – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk to address MEPs
On Thursday, MEPs will welcome UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk for a debate on the global state of human rights and fundamental freedoms.Subcommittee on Human Rights Source : © European Union, 2023 – EP
Press release – Human rights breaches in Venezuela, Kyrgyzstan and India
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situation in Venezuela, Kyrgyzstan and India.Committee on Foreign AffairsSubcommittee on Human Rights Source : © European Union, 2023 – EP