European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for Human Rights Eamon Gilmore has visited Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar to support Bangladesh in the important humanitarian mission.
He visited Bangladesh on June 10-11 and this is the first ever visit of a EUSR for Human Rights to Bangladesh, reflects the EU’s commitment to engaging with the government and civil society, the EU said in a statement.
Following the visit, Gilmore will travel to Myanmar for discussions with the authorities.
Praising Bangladesh’s hospitality for the Rohingya refugees, Gilmore said it is an example of solidarity for all of the global community.
“The international community is grateful for Bangladesh’s generous hosting of the Rohingya, and we as the European Union are doing our part to address the crisis,” the statement quoted the EU envoy.
During his visit in Bangladesh, Gilmore had meetings with Law Minister Anisul Huq, Acting UN Resident Coordinator and ILO Country Director, UNHCR, IOM, UNDP, UNICEF, UNFPA, UN Women Country Directors, as well as with representatives of NGOs and trade unions.
Special Representative Gilmore emphasised the need for the government of Bangladesh to address the situation on a number of issues, such as inclusiveness of the political process, space for the civil society, freedom of expression and of media, the situation of women, as well as core labour standards.