HRC62 - EU Statement - Item 10 - Annual thematic panel discussion on technical cooperation and capacity-building
UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
62nd session
Item 10 - Annual thematic panel discussion on technical cooperation and capacity-building
2 July 2025
EU statement
Thank you, Mr. President,
The EU thanks the OHCHR for organising this panel discussion. The highest attainable standard of physical and mental health is a human right and health is a prerequisite for sustainable development.
EU is committed to policy coherence and a human rights-based approach, and, together with its partners, plays the leading role in advancing global health. Our contributions to global health go beyond the health sector itself, and include, among others, areas such as climate and environment, WASH, education, research and innovation, nutrition and food security, as well as social protection. Team Europe initiatives under the Global Gateway help to improve health security and increase the resilience of health systems around the world.
The EU Global Health Strategy is a key component of Global Gateway and the EU collaborates with global, regional and bilateral partners to build sustainable and resilient health systems, advance Universal Health Coverage, apply the One Health approach, fight diseases and advance equitable access to healthcare by funding localised vaccine and medicine manufacturing, infrastructure development, and pandemic preparedness. These efforts are guided by the EU Action Plan on Human rights and Democracy.
Distinguished panellists,
How can non-discriminatory access to essential health services be best ensured and what are the most efficient ways to use technical assistance to guarantee access to these services to those in vulnerable situations?
Thank you.