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A group of asylum-seekers waiting at a reception centre to be registered for a temporary transit visa, near the town of Gevgelija in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) after crossing the border from Idomeni in Greece, on 27 August 2015.
UNICEF/Gjorgji Klincarov

Denmark criticized for asylum policy at UN rights council

22 January 2016
General News

Denmark has been criticized at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva for considering a law which would permit the authorities to confiscate money and possessions from asylum seekers.

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A woman carrying a young child receives relief items for her family, at a Red Cross station set up outdoors at the reception centre for refugees and migrants, in the town of Šid, Serbia, on the border with Croatia.
UNICEF/ Shubuckl

Europe can’t leave refugees to “fend for themselves”

26 October 2015
General News

Europe can’t be divided and leave refugees to fend for themselves in winter, said the president of the European Union on Sunday night.

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (right) meets with Catherine Ashton, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union.
UN Photo/Amanda Voisard

Global hotspots in focus as Ban meets EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton

22 September 2013
The situation in Syria, prospects for Iran nuclear talks, and efforts to restore peace and an inclusive government in Egypt were among the topics discussed today by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and European Union High Representative Catherine Ashton.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe

Secretary-General lauds awarding of Nobel Peace Prize to European Union

12 October 2012
Noting its collaboration with the United Nations, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today congratulated the European Union (EU) for being awarded the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize, stressing its role in helping to build peace, promote human rights and support economic and social development across the world.
EU High Representative Catherine Ashton

European foreign policy chief reaffirms commitment to strong UN

8 February 2011
The European Union (EU) today reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to effective multilateralism with a strong United Nations at the core.
General Assembly

General Assembly defers consideration on European Union proposal

14 September 2010
The General Assembly voted today to defer consideration on a proposal to allow the recently appointed senior officials of the European Union to address the 192-member body on behalf of the regional bloc.
UNDP Administrator Helen Clark [File Photo]

Partnership with European Union vital to tackling global challenges – UN official

10 June 2010
No single entity address all global obstacles, ranging from climate change to hunger, a senior United Nations official said today, underscoring the vital relationship between the world body and the European Union in promoting development.
Asylum-seekers from various countries gather near the northern French port of Calais

UN agency calls on European Union to reinforce refugees’ rights

11 December 2009
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) today welcomed a new European Union (EU) asylum programme, but urged the body of nations to ensure the rights of refugees are protected.
Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro

Migiro lauds extensive partnership between UN and European Union

12 October 2009
Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro today highlighted the vital partnership between the United Nations and the European Union (EU) in helping to improve the lives of millions of people around the world, particularly through their support to countries emerging from crises.