“Today, 10 December, we mark #HumanRightsDay, a reminder that dignity, equality, and justice are not abstract ideals - they are universal rights that must be protected every single day.

In Palestine, where communities face prolonged instability and deepening protection needs, the defense of human rights becomes even more critical. Rights do not sustain themselves; they require strong institutions, active accountability, and the collective courage to stand up for fairness, safety, and human dignity.

This Human Rights Day, EUPOL COPPS reaffirms its commitment -together with our partners- to supporting Palestinian institutions in advancing rights-respecting policing, ensuring access to justice for all, strengthening protection pathways for women, children, and survivors of violence, and upholding the rule of law as a foundation for stability and public trust.

Human rights belong to everyone, everywhere-without exception. Today, and every day, we stand with our Palestinian counterparts and communities in advancing a future where human rights are not only defended but lived.”