Preventing and countering terrorism calls for global cooperation.
@theGCTF is an apolitical, multilateral counterterrorism platform that the EU will co-chair for the next 2 years and work to strengthen while promoting human rights, respect for the rule of law & gender equity. ⬇
RT @JosepBorrellF: The EU will co-chair @theGCTF for next 2 years to advance international counterterrorism & prevention
To underpin global efforts, EU steps up its support with €5M to @Hedayah_CVE & €3M to @iijmalta
No one is safe from terrorism, until everyone is safe
https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/counterterrorism-eu-renews-commitment-fight-terrorism-unga_en
Counterterrorism: 🇪🇺EU renews commitment to fight terrorism at #UNGA77 https://europa.eu/!BGFFMC
RT @JosepBorrellF: Putin’s announcement of sham referenda, partial military mobilisation & nuclear blackmail are a grave escalation
Threatening with nuclear weapons is unacceptable & a real danger to all
The international community must unite preventing such actions
World peace is in jeopardy
"The EU will contribute with €12 million supporting @theGCERF and additional €6 million next year. This is a total pledge of €18 million, making the EU the biggest donor overall." HR/VP @JosepBorrellF announcement at GCERF Pledging Conference #UNGA http://europa.eu/!8Tgk4d
"While 80% of students [in developing countries] aim for a highly-skilled profession, only 20% of graduates actually obtain one", according to OECD. "We should be at the forefront of making positive change" @jessicamshama #OurVoiceOurFuture
We mark #PeaceDay while 1 in every 4 people live in a conflict-affected area.
The EU will keep working with its global partners and the @UN for peace, security and stability worldwide.
EEAS Acting Director Brice de Schietere tells you how, in only ⏱ 60 seconds.
RT @JosepBorrellF: Together with HRH Prince @FaisalbinFarhan, we convened a meeting to mark the 20th anniversary of the Arab Peace Initiative.
Building on the API, today, we started a conversation on the Middle East Peace Process to explore how we can achieve lasting peace and security for all.
We mark #PeaceDay as world leaders gather at #UNGA to discuss our most pressing global challenges. Preventing conflict and achieving peace requires a UN-centred multilateral system fit for tomorrow´s world and this remains one of EU's top priorities https://europa.eu/!4PKdgN
RT @JosepBorrellF: The EU strongly condemns the illegal “referenda” in Luhansk, Kherson & Donetsk, which are in violation of Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and in blatant breach of international law. Results of such actions will be null & void https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/ukraine-statement-high-representative-josep-borrell-illegal-%E2%80%9Creferenda%E2%80%9D-luhansk-kherson-and_en
RT @JosepBorrellF: Nobody is safe from terrorism until everyone is safe.
@theGCERF has proven its impact in preventing and countering #violentextremism worldwide
The EU contributes additional €18 million to ensure they can continue their crucial work and reach most vulnerable communities.
RT @JosepBorrellF: We are living in difficult times. With the #WesternBalkans - our closest partners & future EU members - we will keep joining forces even more to respond to the challenges we all meet as consequences of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
Follow live as HR/VP @JosepBorrellF announces EU contribution to @theGCERF Pledging Conference on the margins of #UNGA77
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60JSyeq6hKE
RT @NabilaEUspox: The EU is appalled by reports of at least ten children being killed as army helicopters opened fire over a school #Myanmar. To undertake such military action over a civilian target is against Int. humanitarian law and must be fully investigated 👉 https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/myanmar-statement-spokesperson-latest-attack-against-school-tabayin_en
🇺🇦Ukraine: Statement by High Representative @JosepBorrellF on the illegal “referenda” in Luhansk, Kherson and Donetsk
RT @JosepBorrellF: At the beginning of the United Nations General Assembly #UNGA, my new blog post summarises what’s on the agenda and our intentions for this important week. #UNGA77
https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/un-general-assembly-facing-perfect-storm_en
RT @JosepBorrellF: First good meeting with Dato @saifuddinabd to discuss EU-Malaysia relations and preparations for the #EUASEAN Summit in December to mark 45 years of close relations.
Also spoke about the need to put pressure on #Myanmar’s junta to end human rights abuses.
RT @JosepBorrellF: As the @UN Secetary General @antonioguterres said in his opening of #UNGA77, we need to come together around global solutions, as fractures deepen and trust evaporates.
The EU will do its part.
The EU and the @UN are natural partners. Together, we respond to global crises, we promote & protect human rights, peace & security across the world.
More than ever, we are committed to bring about peace and a brighter future for us all.
📣 #UNGA77 General debate is about to start!
"A watershed moment: transformative solutions to interlocking challenges" is the theme for the discussion during which world leaders will be delivering their statements.
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