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Council Decision 2012/440/CFSPShow full title
Council Decision 2012/440/CFSP of 25 July 2012 appointing the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights
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Article 2Policy objectives
The mandate of the EUSR shall be based on the policy objectives of the Union regarding human rights as set out in the Treaty, the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union as well as the EU Strategic Framework on Human Rights and Democracy and the EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy:
(a)
enhancing the Union’s effectiveness, presence and visibility in protecting and promoting human rights, notably by deepening Union cooperation and political dialogue with third countries, relevant partners, business, civil society and international and regional organisations and through action in relevant international fora;
(b)
enhancing the Union’s contribution to the strengthening of democracy and institution building, the rule of law, good governance, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms worldwide;
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improving the coherence of Union action on human rights and the integration of human rights in all areas of the Union’s external action.
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