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Birgit Van Hout

Birgit Van Hout is regional representative for Europe of the United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR). Previously, she worked to advance human rights, the rule of law and democracy in Guatemala, Timor Leste, Bosnia, central Asia, Palestine, Venezuela and Togo.

Aligning the social pillar with human rights

Birgit Van Hout

The Action Plan of the European Pillar of Social Rights could lead to a profound shift in the enjoyment of human rights in the EU.

Covid-19 does not discriminate—nor should we

Birgit Van Hout

A paradigm shift in national and EU Roma strategies is more urgent than ever.