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20 May: 2021 Human Rights and Democracy in the World (Malaysia)

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The human rights situation in Malaysia saw little change from 2020. The final months of 2021 marked some positive developments such as the strengthening of the rule of law when courts ruled in favour of civil rights movements and newly established political parties.

A dynamic social media scene and surge in citizen empowerment appear to reflect an increased desire in parts of Malaysian society for strengthening democracy. Malaysia maintained the de facto moratorium on executions introduced in 2018, but courts continue to pass death penalty sentences. Malaysia was under emergency rule from January to August 2021 and in …

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20 May: EU Delegation holds reception on the occasion of the Europe Day

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The European Union Delegation to Turkmenistan conducted a reception on the occasion of the Europe Day. The event is the first official celebration of the Europe Day since the opening of the Delegation in Turkmenistan in 2019.

The reception brought together close to 300 representatives of the national partners, private sector, civil society, media and social media influencers, EU-funded project staff, representatives of the diplomatic corps and international organizations, winners of the EU Delegation social media contests and most active volunteers.

The event was solemnly opened by the orchestra of the children’s violin orchestra “Mukam” and the classic …

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20 May: European Virtual Museum Released around International Museum Day

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In May 2022, on the International Museum Day, a video series of European virtual museums has been launched on Chinese social media, reaching millions of Chinese users.

This is the second edition of the “European Virtual Museum”, following the first season in 2021. 14 Member States of the European Union participated in the campaign, providing more than 40 videos of museums of art, humanities, science, and nature. Some of the videos feature artificial intelligence (AI) effects, attempting to provide very realistic museum visits.

The videos present museums in Europe with providing a pleasant and immersive experience. All videos …

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20 May: TVET Sector Support Programme hands over Learning-Aids to Punjab TEVTA

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Lahore, 19 May, 2022: The donor-funded Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Sector Support Programme (SSP) today handed-over seven digital learning aids/ simulators to the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Mughalpura an institute of the Punjab Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA). The learning aids were produced by the graduates trained under the workplace-based training model in Sindh under TVET SSP. The Centre of Excellence in Mughalpura, where the ceremony was held, has also been upgraded with the support of TVET SSP.

A total of 51 simulators have been produced with the support of TVET SSP …

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20 May: Indonesia is connected to the EU Digital COVID Certificate system

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Good news for Indonesian and European travellers: EU and Indonesia have agreed the mutual recognition of their COVID vaccine certificates.

This means that, when entering the EU or travelling between EU Member States, holders of the Indonesian vaccine certificate can use it under the same conditions as people holding the EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC).

People holding the EU Digital COVID Certificate can now use it to prove their vaccine status for entering Indonesia.

In other words, Indonesia and EU now treat each other’s certificates as equivalent. This is an important step in our joint goal to facilitate …

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20 May: “Empowering Youth” – Photo Exhibition Opens in Tashkent

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As of today, the photo exhibition “Empowering Youth: Faces of European Union – Uzbekistan Cooperation”, organized by the Delegation of the European Union to Republic of Uzbekistan, is available to see at the Tashkent House of Photography. The moto of the Exhibition “Leave your fingerprint for a better future” invites the young people of Uzbekistan to become agents of a better – greener, more inclusive, and digital future. As of today, the photo exhibition “Empowering Youth: Faces of European Union – Uzbekistan Cooperation”, organized by the Delegation of the European Union to Republic of Uzbekistan, is available to …

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20 May: Election Follow-Up Mission (EFM) to Zimbabwe presents its findings at press conference

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The EU Election Follow-up Mission urges authorities to address key recommendations in due time ahead of the 2023 elections

A European Union Election Follow-up Mission has been deployed to Zimbabwe to assess the status of implementation of the recommendations of the EU Election Observation Mission (EOM) of 2018 and discuss ways to achieve further progress on electoral reform in view of the 2023 elections. The mission was headed by Mr. Elmar Brok, former Member of the European Parliament and Chief Observer of the EU EOM of the 2018 Harmonised Elections in Zimbabwe. The Follow-up Mission met with the …

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20 May: Foreign Affairs Council (Development): Press remarks by High Representative Josep Borrell ahead of the meeting

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Good morning,

Warm welcome Filippo [Grandi, High Commissioner for Refugees]. It is the first time that Filippo Grandi is attending a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in the Development format.

It is much appreciated that you could be here, because the refugee crisis is growing all over the world. Not only in Ukraine.

Last year I remember that the figure was about 84 – 85 million people all around the world. I am afraid that after the war against Ukraine the figure will be bigger, because in Ukraine we have seen the biggest movement …

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19 May: OSCE Permanent Council No. 1374 Vienna, 19 May 2022

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EU statement in response to the Representative on Freedom of the Media, Ms Teresa Ribeiro The European Union warmly welcomes the Representative on Freedom of the Media, Ms Teresa Ribeiro, to the Permanent Council and thanks her for her comprehensive report. We congratulate the RFoM on the 25th mandate anniversary with the theme “No Security Without Media Freedom”. Waging a war of aggression against Ukraine, Russia has shown what can happen when there is no media freedom, when state- controlled media spread propaganda and disinformation, leaving a public without possibility of holding its government to account. As the…

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19 May: Local EU statement on the situation in Libya

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The Delegation of the European Union issues the following statement together with the diplomatic missions of the EU Member States in Libya.

We are seriously concerned following the recent armed confrontations and incitement to violence in Tripoli. We call for calm and underline that violence would only threaten Libya’s unity, stability and prosperity. We recall the importance of protecting civilians and we urge all actors to refrain from actions that could undermine the ceasefire agreement. There is no alternative to a political solution.

We encourage all parties to act responsibly and to engage in a genuine dialogue under …

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