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In conflict after conflict, one reality remains: women & girls are regularly - sometimes systematically - targeted. Yesterday, we hosted with “Women on the Frontline”, an evening of artistic expression, showcasing works by women from conflict-affected regions.
20/06/2026
No one chooses to leave everything behind. A home, a language, a community, a sense of belonging – all of it, gone in an instant, because staying was no longer safe.
Right now, more than 117 million people around the world are living this reality.
41.6 million of them are refugees.
And nearly 4 in 10 are children, who should be in classrooms and playing with friends, not carrying the weight of displacement.
This arrives at a heavier moment than most. Conflicts are intensifying. Funding is shrinking. And the needs of people who have lost almost everything keep growing.
Still, what we can offer hasn't changed: our solidarity. Refugees deserve safety, dignity, and the chance to rebuild a life that's truly theirs again.
19/06/2026
✨ Something special is coming up next week in Geneva! From 23–26 June, 12 young content creators from across Europe will join us to explore multilateralism in action and gain behind-the-scenes insights into the work of the United Nations and the European Union.
They will meet diplomats, UN experts and international organisations, discuss global challenges, and discover how international cooperation shapes issues that matter to young people – from human rights and health to climate, technology and education.
We are excited to welcome:
🇫🇷 Anna Baldy
🇬🇷 Nefeli Meg
🇪🇸 Guada Molina
🇪🇪 Kätriin Huttunen
🇮🇹 Eleonora Santonocito
🇱🇻 Agate Misule
🇵🇹 Mariana Gomes
🇵🇱 Marcelina Maciąg
🇩🇪 Carolin Hochstrat
🇫🇮 Emilia Uljas
🇨🇿 Veronika Novotná
🇳🇱 Lars Westra
Stay tuned as they discover International Geneva and share their perspectives on why . 🌍
19/06/2026
✨ Something special is coming up next week in Geneva! From 23–26 June, 12 young content creators from across Europe will join us to explore multilateralism in action and gain behind-the-scenes insights into the work of the United Nations and the European Union.
They will meet diplomats, UN experts and international organisations, discuss global challenges, and discover how international cooperation shapes issues that matter to young people – from human rights and health to climate, technology and education.
We are excited to welcome:
🇫🇷 Anna Baldy
🇬🇷 Nefeli Meg
🇪🇸 Guada Molina
🇪🇪 Kätriin Huttunen
🇮🇹 Eleonora Santonocito
🇱🇻 Agate Misule
🇵🇹 Mariana Gomes
🇵🇱 Marcelina Maciąg
🇩🇪 Carolin Hochstrat
🇫🇮 Emilia Uljas
🇨🇿 Veronika Novotná
🇳🇱 Lars Westra
Stay tuned as they discover International Geneva and share their perspectives on why . 🌍
Happy Birthday, 🇺🇳Human Rights Council! On 19 June 2006, the Council held its 1st session in Geneva. Over the past 20 years, it has grown into the world’s leading human rights body - with one goal: advancing human rights for everyone, everywhere. The 🇪🇺EU will always speak up for that!
16/06/2026
This has to end. 65 countries still criminalise consensual same-sex relations.
Words are not enough. In 2024, the EU supported 10,500 human rights defenders worldwide.
21% were LGBTIQ+.
Reliable. And that’s the whole point.
Read more: https://link.europa.eu/BjHcb3
15/06/2026
We are excited to invite you to our next event from the -Series: organised by EU trainees for international trainees — under the title: “Negotiating Humanity: Reaching People in the Hands of Armed Groups”!
EU Amb. Deike Potzel will deliver the Welcome Remarks, followed by a panel with our excellent guests: Clara Buelhoff (Operations Coordinator Eurasia at the International Committee of the Red Cross) and Omar Ahmed Abenza (Director Global & Field Programs at the Center for Civilians in Conflict)
When? ⏰ Tuesday, 23 June 2026 at 11:30 – 13.00h
Where? 📍EU Delegation, Room A (Rue du Grand-Pré 66, 1202 Genève)
A light networking lunch hosted by the EU Delegation will follow the panel.
This event is open to all interns and trainees working for UN entities, Permanent Missions, and international organisations in Geneva.
Please confirm your attendance by RSVP until Friday, 19 June at 12:00h (Geneva time) through the following link: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/RSVP2026EUTraineeTalkJune23
We look forward to seeing you there!
12/06/2026
It was a pleasure to host International Gender Champions (IGC) discussion yesterday. On the agenda: AI. „The world we know has a gender equality problem. AI mirrors the gender bias in our society, often associating women with subservient roles while linking men to executive & scientific careers“ 🇪🇺Amb Potzel
10/06/2026
A pleasure to host students from yesterday✨
Thank you for the lively exchange & thoughtful questions on the EU’s work in Geneva and the role of multilateral diplomacy.
09/06/2026
Democracy in Bangladesh depends on trust.
During the 2026 Parliamentary Elections, the EU deployed 223 observers from across
Europe and beyond.
Watching. Reporting. Holding the line.