What a great honour!
Yesterday Mr. Eamon Gilmore, former EUSR for Human Rights, discussed with participants how the EU implements its Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy.
Thank you very much @EamonGilmore for this opportunity!
#EUDiplomacy
I am very saddened that Jane Dillon Byrne has passed away. She was a legendary Labour Councillor, who did extraordinary work for the people of Dun Laoghaire. If you would like to view the Death Notice, visit https://t.co/htZlKHbHHx
Today, Mr. Eamon Gilmore analysed with participants how the EU implements its Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy.
As a former EUSR for Human Rights, it was a privilege to hear directly from you! Thank you very much @EamonGilmore!
#EUDiplomacy
On Tuesday the Institute, together with @BarryAndrewsMEP, @cmioffice and @BerghofFnd hosted a high-level roundtable at the European Parliament, to make the case for investing in peacemaking in the EU’s next MFF: https://t.co/fjZDtlX7IA
At this week's EU Community of Practice on Peace Mediation the Institute hosted the panel “Bringing Business in: The Case for Corporate Engagement in Peacemaking” to discuss how businesses can contribute to peacemaking through job creation, ethical investment, and community engagement: https://t.co/gKBfWRmAVQ
Mr. Eamon Gilmore, former EUSR for Human Rights, explored with participants the challenges and limitations that EU diplomats sometimes face when trying to advance human rights agenda in external action.
Thank you very much @EamonGilmore for the insightful exchange!
#EUDiplomacy
Deeply saddened by the loss of Raffaella Iodice. Her extraordinary commitment to Afghan women's rights and dignity at @EU_Commission was exemplary. Her tireless work in Afghanistan changed countless lives, giving voice to those unheard. My heartfelt condolences to her family.
A privilege to moderate today’s session of @FrontLineHRD#dublinplatform and to listen to the compelling testimony of Madiha Abdalla from Sudan. She was joined by 13 other human rights defenders from 13 countries, giving their first hand experiences from the frontline.
My heart goes out to the incredibly courageous Sudanese journalist Madiha Abdalla as she shares her personal account at @FrontLineHRD#dublinplatform. Madiha calls for support for peace efforts and expresses #solidarity with the people in Palestine, Yemen and Ukraine
It a privilege, always, to be invited to the EU Diplomatic Academy @EUDiploAcademy, and to share experiences and thoughts with new diplomats from EU Institutions and from Member States.
Why does the EU emphasises Human Rights in its External Action?
To answer this and other questions, @EamonGilmore presented today to our participants the EU’s conception of human rights and the importance of this agenda for the EU’s external action.
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I have begun a new role as Senior Advisor with the European Institute of Peace. Helping to design and deliver sustainable Peace Processes and agreements, providing practical experience, and policy advice on conflict resolution. https://t.co/etgdVwWcML
Thank you to Tanaiste @MichealMartin for marking the end of my mandates as EUSR for #HumanRights and as Special Envoy for the Peace Process in #Colombia. Thanks to 🇮🇪 @dfatirl for its strong support. I will be continuing to work for Peace and Human Rights in new ways.
Pleased to host @EamonGilmore to mark the end of his mandate as EU Special Representative for Human Rights and Special Envoy for the Colombian Peace Process.
🇮🇪 thanks him for the strong voice he brought to the role on human rights, conflict resolution, and EU values.
A privilege to join peace makers from around Europe in Brussels today to mark 10 years of the European Institute of Peace (EIP) @Eurpeace. I am looking forward to having a closer collaboration with EIP.
Belgian foreign minister @hadjalahbib joins us now to launch our event today to mark #EIP10Years.
Championing dialogue, peacemaking and non-violent conflict resolution is crucial for Europe, she explains. Peaceful and practical solutions are needed.
Today, I join more than 250 political and civil leaders and pro democracy organisations to sign an open letter ahead of the #EUElections, calling on newly elected EU leaders to defend democracy with 10 policy priorities, at home and abroad. #EUDefendDemocracy
📣 More than 250 political, civil leaders, Nobel laureates & pro-democracy organisations sign open letter ahead of the #EUElections, calling on newly elected EU leaders to defend democracy with 10 policy priorities at home and abroad. #EUDefendDemocracy ➡️ https://t.co/QGkTZZXGHz
"When we talk about universality of #HumanRights, what we really mean is that human rights belong to people. They're not the property of states and institutions, and it's a constant battle to win that."
@EamonGilmore provides insights on why #HumanRights applies to everyone.
Brilliant @EamonGilmore@BerghofFnd#TheBerlinMoot
👉biggest quality of #mediators is to listen
👉define a proportion of GDP for #peacebuilding
👉the alternative to war is talking
👉let's replace every battlefield with a talking shop:
it kills less people; it gets more results
A privilege to have been invited by @BerghofFnd to #TheBerlinMoot for this very timely and important conference on #ReshapingPeace. Speaking later today on the relationship between #HumanRights and #Peace, and drawing on #Colombia. Livestream on https://t.co/MtbCVVYOhQ
In a world consumed by war, successful – albeit imperfect – #peaceprocesses should be looked at to draw lessons🤝
In this ProgPage @EamonGilmore says 1-size-fits-all solutions don't exist but cases like the #GoodFridayAgreement offers inspiration✍️
➡️https://t.co/4gy1BTis1W
I am honoured to have been appointed to the Board of Directors of Front Line Defenders @FrontLineHRD, the international organisation which supports #HumanRights Defenders throughout the world, and which is headquartered in Ireland. https://t.co/ZN5n4cBKQ4
It is a privilege to join the participants in the European Diplomatic Academy in the College of Europe, Brugge for a lengthy discussion on the EU’s attachment to #HumanRights in #EUDiplomacy.
Discussing the EU’s attachment to human rights in its external action this afternoon.
Thank you @EamonGilmore for you very valuable insights on the topic!
#EUDiplomacy
I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of Emmet Stagg. He was a principled and tenacious fighter for the people of Kildare and a tireless champion for @labour values. I recall his enormous support to me when he served as Chief Whip.