“Putting an end to human rights violations and abuses worldwide is a key priority for the EU,” Solnson stated during a public discussion to commemorate International Human Rights Day held virtually in Jakarta, Thursday.
Solnson noted that on December 7, 2020, the European Council had adopted a decision and regulation establishing a global human rights sanctions regime.
“It is the first framework that allows the EU to target individuals, entities, bodies – including state and non-state actors – responsible for, involved in or associated with serious human rights violations and abuses worldwide, no matter where they occurred,” he remarked.
Solnson emphasized that the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime is not country-specific and can tackle serious human rights violations and abuses worldwide, including cross-border ones.
“It complements the geographical sanctions regimes addressing human rights violations and abuses,” Solnson stated.
He remarked that sanctions alone cannot prevent or end all human rights violations and abuses.
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“Their application will be consistent with the EU comprehensive foreign policy approach, including making use of the full range of its political and financial instruments to further advance and protect human rights. This has been done bilaterally through the annual Human Rights Dialogue as well as in the international fora,” Solnson noted.
The actions outlined reflect the EU’s commitments to supporting human rights both in its internal and external actions, in accordance with the principles of liberty, democracy and respect for human rights, as well as the rule of law, he remarked.
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