The EU protects the rights of migrant children in Morocco
On the occasion of the Global Forum on Migration and Development held in Agadir, Morocco, the Ministry in charge of Moroccans living abroad and Migration Affairs, the European Union in Morocco and the UNICEF have presented “Hijra wa Himaya”, a new project which aims at ensuring to migrant children…
More than a 100 children smuggled from Morocco to Spain: European police hit two organised crime groups
With the support of Europol, the Spanish National Police has dismantled two organised crime groups dedicated to facilitating the illegal entry of unaccompanied minors from Morocco to Spain, in a two-phase investigation carried out across several provinces in Spain. Twenty-eight members of the…
Creative Europe contributes to Mediterranean musical heritage enhancement
Creative Europe, the European programme for the support of culture and creation, has just selected Medinea (MEDIterranean Network for Emerging Artists) as part of a call for transnational cooperation projects linked to the European Year of cultural heritage 2018. Medinea is among the 29 selected…
EU Ambassador to Tunisia Patrice Bergamini: “The supreme audit institutions are, in a democracy, the linchpin of a sound public governance”
At the annual conference of the Euro-Mediterranean supreme audit institutions, which was held in Tunis, EU Ambassador Patrice Bergamini addressed the Court of Auditors representatives of seven Arab countries and ten of their European counterparts to recall the long-term partnership that unites the…
Israel: EU takes part in White Night
For the fourth consecutive year, the Delegation of the European Union in Israel and the Municipality of Tel-Aviv-Yafo are collaborating for White Night. This year’s event is “Follow the Stars”, a celebration of live performances and interactive installations, which will be held on 28 June at 19:30…
Palestinians to discuss challenges and opportunities for a Green Economy during EU-funded SwitchMed Synergy Workshop
EU-funded SwitchMed is organizing the synergy workshop in Ramallah on 27 June , where green entrepreneurs, civil society organizations (CSOs) and public stakeholders are gathering to take stock of the green economy sector in the country and explore ways forward toward a more conducive and inclusive…
Israel: EU Delegation marks World Refugee Day
To mark World Refugee Day 2018, and the 70th anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights, the Delegation of the European Union to Israel held a briefing and tour, in cooperation with Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI) and ASSAF - Aid Organization for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Israel…
Climate Diplomacy Week: EU steps up international cooperation on climate change
Climate Diplomacy Week is a time, where EU Delegations around the world reach out to communities and partner organisations, highlighting positive global action and collaboration on climate change.
This year, governments and stakeholders from all over the world are getting together to assess how…
High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini to open high-level conference on climate, peace and security
On Friday 22 June 2018, High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini will convene the High Level Event Climate, Peace and Security: The Time for Action in Palais d'Egmont, Brussels. The aim of the event is to strengthen the global political momentum and shared determination to recognise…
EU Regional Trust Fund approves new projects to support refugees and local communities in Lebanon and Jordan
Today, on World Refugee Day, the EU Regional Trust Fund in Response to the Syrian Crisis has approved new projects to support refugees and local communities in Lebanon and Jordan.
The new projects include the public schooling of refugee children in Lebanon and social assistance for vulnerable…