Sous-commission Droits de l'homme (DROI) - Parlement européen

Durée de la vidéo : 150'

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The Subcommittee on Human Rights will hold a public hearing addressing forced exile, removal of nationality and statelessness worldwide on 6 May 2026. The meeting will provide insight into the reality of forced exile via testimonials from the Nicaraguan diaspora and the Rohingya community. It will also reflect on possible remedies through more academic and international civil society perspectives on the matter, hearing as well representatives from other EU institutions.
Location : Brussels, Room: SPINELLI (5E-2)
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Durée de la vidéo : 120'

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 : 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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The Subcommittee on Human Rights will hold an exchange of views on the human rights situation in Azerbaijan on 7 May 2026 with invited speakers from civil society and the European External Action Service. Following up on European Parliament resolution of 18 December 2025 on the arbitrary arrest and sentencing of academics Bahruz Samadov and Igbal Abilov, the meeting will discuss the situation of political prisoners and the judiciary, human rights defenders, civil society and the media.
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European Parliament resolution of 18 December 2025 on the arbitrary arrest and sentencing of academics Bahruz Samadov and Igbal Abilov in Azerbaijan
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The Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) will hold an exchange of views on press freedom worldwide on 6 May 2026, in light of World Press Freedom Day, observed on 3 May 2026.

According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, 2025 was the deadliest year on record for journalists and media workers. Press freedom globally has also reached its lowest level in 25 years, as highlighted in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders.

The exchange will feature panellists from Reporters Without Borders, Cartoonists Rights, and the EEAS, who will examine ongoing violations and discuss ways to uphold the protection of press freedom worldwide.

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Durée de la vidéo : 60'

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Escalating trafficking and exploitation by criminal groups in Haiti
New Chinese law on ‘ethnic unity and progress’ and the intensified suppression of ethnic identities
Shortcomings and deficiencies of the ‘Amnesty Law’ in Venezuela
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The Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) will host an interparliamentary committee meeting on 6 May 2026 in Brussels (16:00–18:30) on the Member States and EU’s role in supporting global accountability mechanisms, the International Criminal Court, universal jurisdiction and special tribunals.

Organised in cooperation with the Committees on Legal Affairs and Civil Liberties, the meeting will gather MEPs and national parliamentarians to address pressing challenges and coercive measure to the international justice architecture.

A key highlight is the participation of Nicolas Guillou, judge of the International Criminal Court as well as civil society and the EEAS. Discussions will cover threats to the ICC, including sanctions targeting officials and NGOs, as well as potential EU responses such as the Blocking Statute.

Participants will also exchange views on the Special Tribunal for aggression against Ukraine and universal jurisdiction.

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The Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) will host an interparliamentary committee meeting on 6 May 2026 in Brussels (16:00–18:30) on the Member States and EU’s role in supporting global accountability mechanisms, the International Criminal Court, universal jurisdiction and special tribunals.

Organised in cooperation with the Committees on Legal Affairs and Civil Liberties, the meeting will gather MEPs and national parliamentarians to address pressing challenges and coercive measure to the international justice architecture.

A key highlight is the participation of Nicolas Guillou, judge of the International Criminal Court as well as civil society and the EEAS. Discussions will cover threats to the ICC, including sanctions targeting officials and NGOs, as well as potential EU responses such as the Blocking Statute.

Participants will also exchange views on the Special Tribunal for aggression against Ukraine and universal jurisdiction.

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The Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) will host an interparliamentary committee meeting on 6 May 2026 in Brussels (16:00–18:30) on the Member States and EU’s role in supporting global accountability mechanisms, the International Criminal Court, universal jurisdiction and special tribunals.

Organised in cooperation with the Committees on Legal Affairs and Civil Liberties, the meeting will gather MEPs and national parliamentarians to address pressing challenges and coercive measure to the international justice architecture.

A key highlight is the participation of Nicolas Guillou, judge of the International Criminal Court as well as civil society and the EEAS. Discussions will cover threats to the ICC, including sanctions targeting officials and NGOs, as well as potential EU responses such as the Blocking Statute.

Participants will also exchange views on the Special Tribunal for aggression against Ukraine and universal jurisdiction.

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The next ordinary meeting of the Subcommittee on Human Rights is scheduled to take place on 6-7 May 2026 in Brussels. (Room: Spinelli 5E-2).

Inter-parliamentary committee meeting (ICM) will be held on 6 May (Room: Antall 4Q1).

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Durée de la vidéo : 90'

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Durée de la vidéo : 225'

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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