At #HRC63 ID with the Group of Independent Experts on #Belarus, the #Benelux countries 🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺 condemn repression & the targeting of human rights defenders. They urge the immediate, unconditional release of all those arbitrarily detained & full cooperation with UN mechanisms

#HRC63: At the high-level panel marking 15 years of the UN Declaration on Human Rights Education & Training, #Luxembourg 🇱🇺 stresses that education must start early to foster critical thinking, civic participation & respect for diversity. Youth must help shape these programmes.

Democracy should never be taken for granted. #InternationalDayOfDemocracy:#Luxembourg 🇱🇺 reaffirms its commitment to democracy, human rights & the rule of law. Protecting fundamental freedoms and ensuring everyone can participate and be heard are at the heart of democracy.