Many thanks Dragoș Pîslaru EMPL Committee Press for hosting today's discussion about EU agencies’ work programmes, main activities and objectives for 2022! More: bit.ly/3s7seMq #Skills4Change

Afghanistan: Statement of the High Representative Josep Borrell Fontelles on behalf of the European Union on latest restrictions imposed by the Taliban on the people Read more 👇 europa.eu/!kcwyFV

The EU is outraged by the Taliban’s decree confirming and extending severe restrictions on the life of Afghans, another serious blow to the rights of women and girls, which we cannot tolerate. We urge the Taliban to put an end to these systemic abuses. consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press…

Education transforms lives! 📷 This #IEW2024, the #EU stands strong in supporting equal educational access for Afghan women and men. An educated #Afghanistan is key to fostering economic independence and sustainable progress! Let's invest in knowledge! 📷📷 #EducationForAll

The Taliban decision to suspend medical education for women and girls is an unjustifiable attack on women’s access to education in Afghanistan. eeas.europa.eu/eeas/afghanist…

#Afghanistan: The EU condemns the public executions of four men in Nimroz, Badghis and Farah province. The EU calls on the Taliban to stop any future executions and instead pursue a policy towards the abolition of capital punishment. europa.eu/!t6Tjrx

Thank you for your service Tomas Niklasson 🙏🏽

In #London, the group of G7+ Special Representatives for #Afghanistan 🇦🇫 reaffirmed support for the Afghan people, concern over Taliban restrictions, especially on women and girls, and need for constructive engagement by all in the UN-led Doha Process. ➡️gov.uk/government/new…

The HR/VP Kaja Kallas and Deputy PM/FM of Islamic Republic of Pakistán, Senator Ishaq Dar, co-chaired the 7th Round of the EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue held in Brussels on 21 November. Read the joint press release: link.europa.eu/cFV9XW

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women EEAS Asia Pacific stands together calling for zero tolerance for violence against women and girls. Every women deserves safety and dignity #OrangeTheWorld #EndViolenceAgainstWomen

#Pakistan: The conviction of human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha over social media activity goes against freedom of expression and independence of lawyers. These are not only key democratic principles but also part of 🇵🇰 international human rights commitments.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the escalation between Afghanistan and Pakistan ⬇️ consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press…