The protection and promotion of human rights are one of the founding values of the European Union (EU), and respect for these rights is a fundamental part of all EU relations with partner countries and international institutions.

Every year, the EU, together with its partners, organises activities that highlight the importance of respecting and upholding universal human rights, translating the sensitive topic through cultural mediums including film, art and dance, as well as panel discussions and debates with leading NGO partners, youth leaders, human rights experts and government organisations.