European Union Foreign Policy

Russia/EU: Focus on Rights at Summit

Jun 3, 2013

The European Union should press Russia’s leadership at the EU-Russia summit to end the crackdown on civil society. The 31st summit meeting since two sides started meeting regularly will be on June 3 and 4, 2013, in Ekaterinburg.
China: EU Commitments Demand Tough Response

Apr 24, 2013

European Union (EU) High Representative Catherine Ashton should publicly raise concerns over ongoing and persistent human rights violations in China when she visits Beijing later this week, Human Rights Watch said today. Ashton’s visit to China will take place on April 25 and 26, and is the Head of the EU’s External Action Service’s first official visit since the new Chinese leadership assumed power.

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Benchmarks, Consultations and Transparency

Making the EU Central Asia Strategy an Effective Tool for Human Rights Improvements
Treating "Illegals" Legally

Commentary regarding the European Commission Green Paper on a Community Return Policy on Illegal Residents

European Union Foreign Policy

Letter to the President of the European Commission regarding the Visit to Brussels of the President of Azerbaijan

Jun 18, 2013
Human Rights Watch Daily Brief, 13 June

Jun 13, 2013
Russia/EU: Focus on Rights at Summit

Jun 3, 2013

The European Union should press Russia’s leadership at the EU-Russia summit to end the crackdown on civil society. The 31st summit meeting since two sides started meeting regularly will be on June 3 and 4, 2013, in Ekaterinburg.
Blunder in Burma: Scrapping of EU Sanctions Sends Wrong Message

May 9, 2013

Although Burma is shrugging off the burden of five decades of military dictatorship, its transition to democracy is still far from complete. Reform remains precarious, and ethnic violence is rife. But in its eagerness to claim a foreign policy success, the EU is turning a blind eye.
China: EU Commitments Demand Tough Response

Apr 24, 2013

European Union (EU) High Representative Catherine Ashton should publicly raise concerns over ongoing and persistent human rights violations in China when she visits Beijing later this week, Human Rights Watch said today. Ashton’s visit to China will take place on April 25 and 26, and is the Head of the EU’s External Action Service’s first official visit since the new Chinese leadership assumed power.
Serbia/Kosovo: Landmark Opportunity for Human Rights

Apr 23, 2013

The April 19 agreement between Serbia and Kosovo offers a landmark opportunity to improve human rights protection in both countries.
EU: Ending Sanctions Undercuts Burma’s Rights Progress

Apr 22, 2013

The European Union’s premature lifting of all targeted sanctions on Burma means the EU will need a new platform to press the government to improve the country’s still dire human rights situation.
Ukraine: Reject Discriminatory LGBT Laws

Apr 16, 2013

The Ukrainian parliament should reject two draft laws that would discriminate against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people and infringe on their free expression rights.
Turkmenistan: EU Should Press Foreign Minister on Rights

Apr 8, 2013

European Union officials should press the Turkmen foreign minister for concrete human rights improvements during his meetings in Brussels on April 9, 2013.
EU: Press Burma’s President on Rights Reforms

Mar 4, 2013

European Union leaders should press Burmese President Thein Sein on adopting key rights reforms during his visit this week to Brussels.