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Organisations must make more effort to employ disabled persons.

Deadline: 31-Jan-23 The Council of Europe welcomes applications from all candidates who fulfil the specific profile of the activities, irrespective of

This year European countries have faced the largest refugee crisis since World War II, with the Russia-Ukraine conflict displacing millions of people.

The observance of the day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilise support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. Each year, the day focuses on a different issue. As the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2022 is just around the corner, here’s all you need to know about its history and significance. 🙏🏻 International Day of Persons With Disabilities 2022 Date and Theme: Know History and Significance of the Day Promoti...

Strategic autonomy remains an important ambition for the European Union, but the bloc is still a long way from achieving that goal amid changing global developments, analysts said.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s visit to China on Friday has been welcomed as well as criticized, as the visit comes amid worsening China-European Union relations due to the EU’s response to reports of Beijing’s “unfair” trade practices and “human rights abuses”.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Belgium, Belfries of Belgium, Colonies of Benevolence, Flemish Béguinages, Historic Centre of Brugge, La Grand-Place, Wallonia, Stoclet House, The Great Spa Towns of Europe (2021)

The 51st regular session of the Human Rights Council opens today in Geneva. Slovenia will actively participate in the discussions and negotiations on the initiatives and will also table a resolution on a global agenda for human rights education on behalf of its regional group. Together with Argentina and Brazil, Slovenia will also propose extending the mandate of the UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons.

President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says the new National Youth Policy (NYP) adopted and launched by his administration, will enhance the development of the country’s youthful population in the next 10 years. Addressing attendees of the National Youth Authority’s event on 12 August 2022, to observe International…

Britain has played a key role in NATO forward troop deployments and training exercises on Russia's borders. With war underway, the UK sends billions in arms, special forces, and volunteers to ensure escalation. In an effort to evade his domestic...