The EU promotes and protects human rights, democracy and the rule of law worldwide. Human rights and democracy are inextricably connected. Only in a democracy can individuals fully claim and realise their civil, political, social, economic and cultural rights.
Sustainable development and peace and security go hand-in-hand. One is not possible without the other, which is why we fully support our partner countries in their efforts to establish long-term stability.
Programmes
We implement programmes around the world wherever assistance is needed. We tailor our support to fit the region or country being helped. Programmes with a global reach allow the EU to provide similar support to countries facing similar problems.
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The Team Europe Democracy Initiative (TED) will enhance evidence-based support for democracy worldwide.
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EL PACCTO 2.0 aims to fight organised transnational crime using an integrated approach to reinforce the rule of law, citizen security and stability, both in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and Europe.
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Launched today, the EU-funded Global Consortium for Death Penalty Abolition aims to increase the influence of the movement and to expand the abolitionist ecosystem globally.
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The EU System for an Enabling Environment for Civil Society programme seeks to support civil society to thrive by preventing efforts to restrict civic space and shut down civil society organisations.
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Following the launch of the agreement on EL PAcCTO 2.0 in November 2023, today the new programme to combat transnational crime was officially launched in Panama City. The new programme will further enhance cooperation on justice and security between Latin America, the Caribbean, and the EU.