On 7-8 September, the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) brought together sixty human rights leaders and experts to discuss three major challenges: the climate crisis, the rise of disinformation, and the war in Ukraine. These are complex challenges that require multi-faceted responses. The aim was to consider what contribution human rights could make and to inspire bold action.
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Europe stands at a delicate moment in its history, facing a convergence of major tests. Each of them taken on their own is significant. Together, they pose profound questions about the political, economic, and societal future of the continent. This is a moment for strong commitment to put human rights at the heart of our vision for Europe’s future. It is also time to demonstrate our determination to work together to this end. Against this backdrop, the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) brought together around sixty human rights leaders and experts from across the continent to discuss elements of a human rights vision for the future and to identify opportunities for action. A full conference report will be available soon, including the specific ideas and proposals which arose from the meeting. Meanwhile, this is a summary of the conclusions.
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FRA will attend the EU Innovation Hub for Internal Security annual event titled “Shaping Responsible Solutions for Internal Security” taking place in Brussels on 13 and 14 September 2022.
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The Agency’s 65th Executive Board and 40th Management Board will convene in Vienna from 14 to 16 September 2022.
FRA Director Michael O’Flaherty will speak at the opening session of an international roundtable on “Civil society: empowerment and accountability - challenges of inclusive decision-making processes”.
Michael O'Flaherty
FRA Director Michael O'Flaherty delivers an opening statement at the Human Rights Leaders and Experts meeting on 7 September in Rust, Austria.