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On Thursday, 4 December 2025, at 9:00-10:45, the Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) will hold a workshop on Mechanisms of international justice to fight impunity. Against the backdrop of challenges and attacks on multilateral institutions, the discussion will explore how international tribunals, universal jurisdiction and transitional justice processes can contribute to accountability, justice and reparation for victims at international level.
Two prominent academics will present their study on the matter, Prof. Veronika Bílková and Dr Federica Cristani from the Institute of International Relations in Prague, with findings and recommendations. The workshop will then turn to a forward-looking discussion a possible EU strategy to protect the international system of justice, bringing together representatives from FIDH - The Global Initiative Against Impunity for International Crimes and Serious Human Rights Violations, the Open Society Foundation, and the European External Action Service.
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The policy dialogue on “Transnational Repression (TNR): Mapping Trends and Improving Responses” is jointly organised by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN Human Rights), the European Parliament Sub-committee on Human Rights (DROI) and the European External Action Service (EEAS), in collaboration with the Tackling TNR Europe Civil Society Working Group.
TNR constitutes an increasing danger both by posing systemic threats to human rights, civic space, democratic institutions and the rule of law and by frequently undermining national security, sovereignty and legal order of host states.

Policy makers and experts from EU institutions, the UN, Member States, civil society and academia will come together to exchange views about their findings and experiences, and explore ways to improve responses to TNR, including through policy initiatives, synergies and collaborations. This is a concrete follow-up action by DROI on the recently adopted by the Parliament report on Addressing TNR of Human Rights Defenders (HRDs).

Location : European Parliament (ASP 1G2)
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The European Parliament Sub-committee on Human Rights (DROI) is jointly organising with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN Human Rights) and the European External Action Service (EEAS), and in collaboration with the Tackling TNR Europe Civil Society Working Group, a policy dialogue on “Transnational Repression (TNR): Mapping Trends and Improving Responses”, which will take place on 4 December (11.00-12.30) in the European Parliament (ASP 1G2).

TNR constitutes an increasing danger both by posing systemic threats to human rights, civic space, democratic institutions and the rule of law and by frequently undermining national security, sovereignty and legal order of host states.

Policy makers and experts from EU institutions, the UN, Member States, civil society and academia will come together to exchange views about their findings and experiences, and explore ways to improve responses to TNR, including through policy initiatives, synergies and collaborations. This is a concrete follow-up action by DROI on the recently adopted by the Parliament report on Addressing TNR of Human Rights Defenders (HRDs).

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The next meeting of the Subcommittee on Human Rights is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 3 December and Thursday, 4 December 2025, in Brussels.
DROI meetings - 2025
DROI meetings - 2026
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The Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) and the Committee on Development (DEVE) held a joint public hearing on “The Human Rights Situation in Sudan and the EU Strategy” on 11 November 2025. The hearing brought together Sakharov Prize Laureate Salih Mahmoud Osman and experts from the United Nations and civil society.
Against the backdrop of the current acute humanitarian and human rights crisis in Sudan, the discussion examined the situation on the ground and considered how the European Union can strengthen its response, alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people, and contribute to a path for justice and peace.
Location : Meeting room: Spinelli 5E2
Salih Osman on the situation in Sudan
DROI Chair on the situation in Sudan
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Joint statement by High Representative Kallas and Commissioner Lahbib on the seizure of El Fasher (28-10-2025)
“A war of atrocities:” Sudan civilians deliberately targeted, UN Fact-Finding Mission reports international crimes on large-scale (05-09-2025)
Sudan: EU extends sanctions regime by one year (22-09-2025)
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Durée de la vidéo : 90'

Clause de non-responsabilité : L'interprétation des débats facilite la communication mais ne constitue en aucun cas un enregistrement authentifié des débats. Seuls le discours original ou la traduction écrite révisée du discours original peuvent être considérés authentiques.
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Durée de la vidéo : 105'

Clause de non-responsabilité : L'interprétation des débats facilite la communication mais ne constitue en aucun cas un enregistrement authentifié des débats. Seuls le discours original ou la traduction écrite révisée du discours original peuvent être considérés authentiques.
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Durée de la vidéo : 60'

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The Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) and the Committee on Development (DEVE) will hold a joint public hearing on “The Human Rights Situation in Sudan and the EU Strategy” on Tuesday, 11 November, from 11:00 to 12:30. The hearing will bring together Sakharov Prize Laureate Salih Mahmoud Osman and experts from the United Nations and civil society.
Against the backdrop of the current acute humanitarian and human rights crisis in Sudan, the discussion will examine the situation on the ground and consider how the European Union can strengthen its response, alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people, and contribute to a path for justice and peace.
Location : Meeting room: Spinelli 5E2
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The Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) and the Committee on Development (DEVE) will hold a joint public hearing on “The Human Rights Situation in Sudan and the EU Strategy” on Tuesday, 11 November, from 11:00 to 12:30. The hearing will bring together Sakharov Prize Laureate Salih Mahmoud Osman and experts from the United Nations and civil society.
Against the backdrop of the current acute humanitarian and human rights crisis in Sudan, the discussion will examine the situation on the ground and consider how the European Union can strengthen its response, alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people, and contribute to a path for justice and peace.
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On 11 November, DROI and D-UA, together with the EP Coordinator for the Right of the Child, Vice-President Ewa Kopacz, will hold an exchange of views on the situation of Ukrainian children forcibly transferred and deported by Russia. Speakers include the Ombudsman of Ukraine Dmytro Lubinets, Nathaniel Raymond of the Yale School of Public Health Humanitarian Research Lab, and the representatives of the Council of Europe, the European Commission and the European External Action Service.
Against the background of World's Children Day celebrated on 20 November, the meeting will give the opportunity to discuss the situation of forcibly transferred and deported Ukrainian children who have been subject of forced militarisation, pro-Russian re-education, and coerced fostering or adoption by Russian families. MEPs will listen to Mr Lubinets, the Ombudsman of Ukraine, Mr Raymond, Executive Director of the Humanitarian Research Lab at the Yale School of Public Health which has produced multiple reports that helped locate Ukraine's abducted children, identify locations to which the children have been taken, and investigate Russia's illegal adoption and military training of the abducted children. The Special Envoy of the Council of Europe on the situation of children of Ukraine, Ms Gylfadóttir, will present work carried out at international level and EU institutions will update on upcoming activities, following the Commission's announcement of an upcoming Summit on the topic.
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Durée de la vidéo : 90'

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The European Parliament is committed to ensure that all persons with disabilities can live an independent life and be fully integrated into society.

In the wake of a renewed European Disability Strategy 2025-2030 and the next Report of the UNCRPD Committee on the European Union, Parliament held its second Disability Rights Week from 2 to 6 December 2024, mainstreaming disability rights throughout all policy fields. EP committees, across all policy fields, as well as lead Members of the European Parliament debated and held events regarding existing and future policies that should be designed to empower persons with disabilities to live on an equal footing and realise their full potential.

Location : Brussels
Welcome to the Disability Rights Week: video statement by President Roberta Metsola
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Events taking place during the 2nd Disability Rights Week
     2 December, 15:00-16:30 - PETI Workshop - The European Disability Strategy 2021-2030: State of Play
     2 December, at 15:00 - INTA joint debate on gender and disability rights in trade policies
     2 December, 17:00-19:00 - EMPL Workshop: Deinstitutionalisation and independent living of persons with disabilities
     3 December, at 9:00 - Exchange of views with the Company La Serre Outil: "Travail et insertion sociale à des personnes en situation d'handicap encadrés par des professionnels de l'horticulture et du jardinage"
     3 December, in the morning - IMCO Exchange of views - Artificial Intelligence and persons with disabilities: fighting algorithm discrimination and removing barriers
     3 December, 11:15-12:30 - REGI Exchange of views: The role of ERDF in supporting people with disabilities, presentation by the Commission
     3 December, 12:30-14:00 - DG PERS with VP Ewa Kopacz - Conference: “Workplace Accessibility in the European Parliament”
     3 December, 14:30-15:15 - CULT Exchange of views: Debate with DG EAC on Accessibility in the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programmes
     3 December, 14:30-17:00 - EMPL Public Hearing: Fostering employment for Persons with Disabilities
     3 December, 15:30-16:45 - FISC Public Hearing: National Tax Measures to Support People with Disabilities in the EU
     3 December, 17:25-18:10 - ITRE Exchange of views, with a representative from the European Disability Forum: Digitalisation of public and essential services
     4 December, 10:00-10:45 - TRAN Exchange of views: The existing barriers in the field of transport for people with disabilities
     4 December, 10:30-12:30 - FEMM Public Hearing: Addressing the challenges faced by women with disabilities in healthcare, employment, societal participation
     4 December, 12:30-14:00 - Questor Marc ANGEL with DG ITEC - Presentation: One year after the Digital Accessibility Roadmap launch. Achievements and next steps
     4 December, 15:00-17:00 - Bureau High-Level Group on Gender Equality and Diversity - Event: Inclusion of People with Intellectual Disabilities in the EU
     4 December, 15:00-17:00 - Programme event "Inclusion of People with Intellectual Disabilities in the EU"
     4 December, 16:45-17:30 - DROI Exchange of views: The need to develop and implement a Disability Action Plan in EU External Action
     5 December, at 9:00 - EESC - International Day of Persons with Disabilities and celebration of the Olympic spirit
     5 December, at 9:00 - Draft Agenda EESC Plenary Session - International Day of Persons with Disabilities and celebration of the Olympic spirit
     28-29 November - European Commission with European Disability Forum - European Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024
Background Information
     EMPL study "Comparability of statistical data on persons with disabilities across the EU" - Nov. 2024
     EMPL background paper "The state of play of independent living and deinstitutionalisation for persons with disabilities in the EU"
     PETI briefing "The EU Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030 - Achievements and perspectives" - Nov 2024
     EPRS-IPOL 'Topical Digest'
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To mark the 80th anniversary of the UN Charter, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Security and Defence, the Committee on Development, and the Subcommittee on Human Rights will hold a joint meeting on 4 November to reflect on eight decades of multilateralism and to discuss the challenges and hopes for the future. Speakers will include representatives from the United Nations and the European Union, as well as a young political leader.
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