Minister for Europe, Jim Murphy MP, to discuss the EU's role in promoting human rights
Ahead of a seminar on Monday 19th May on 'Model Europe: Human Rights and the Global EU' Minister for Europe Jim Murphy MP said:
"Europe has a long philosophical tradition around rights and responsibilities. Europe is at the forefront of international efforts to abolish the death penalty; the EU is in the process of establishing a productive human rights dialogue with the African Union and has a dialogue with Russia, China and increasingly with countries in Central Asia. Each year the EU funds projects to tackle e.g. racism, human trafficking, torture and child labour and to promote the rights of women, minorities and indigenous people. But if we can properly harness our political and economic resources, we can achieve more. Human dignity is a value we cannot underestimate."
Representatives from the EU, UK Government, Amnesty, Human Rights Watch, Stonewall, Save the Children, the TUC, and other leading civil society organisations will meet to discuss how the EU can look outwards and better work for greater standards of human rights across the world.
Notes for editors
1. On 19 May, Minister for Europe Jim Murphy MP will host a seminar discussion on "Model Europe - Human Rights and the Global EU".
2. Issues for debate will include: How can the EU work better to improve human rights standards in countries outside of the EU? How can the EU use its own soft power for influence? How can the EU work better with NGOs and International Organisations on human rights issues?
Press Office, Downing Street (West), London SW1A 2AL
Published on: 2008-05-16
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