European Union [to 12 September 2015]
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[We generally limit coverage to regional and global level initiatives].
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European Commission supports better access to medicines in poorest countries
Press release European Commission Brussels, 10 September 2015
The Commission agreed to support the least developed countries’ call for easier access to cheaper medicines by means of an indefinite exemption from World Trade Organization (WTO) intellectual property rules for pharmaceuticals.
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EU Trust Fund kicks off its actions to address educational and food security needs of Syrian refugees in Turkey
European Commission – Press release Brussels, 9 September 2015
Syrian refugee crisis: Today, the recently established EU Regional Trust Fund in response to the Syrian crisis launched its first actions in support of Syrian refugees.
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Refugee Crisis: European Commission takes decisive action
European Commission – Press release Strasbourg, 9 September 2015
Delivering on the European Agenda on Migration from May, the European Commission is today putting forward a comprehensive package of proposals which will help address the refugee crisis.
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EU Children of Peace initiative: €1 million to assist children affected by Ebola
European Commission – Press release Brussels, 7 September 2015
Children orphaned and affected by Ebola will receive education and psychosocial support via humanitarian projects implemented by UNICEF and Save the Children in Guinea and Sierra Leone.