# Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/260 of 17 February 2015 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights, Article 2: Policy objectives

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

The mandate of the EUSR shall be based on the policy objectives of the Union regarding human rights as set out in the Treaty on European Union, the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union as well as the EU Strategic Framework on Human Rights and Democracy and the EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy:
(a) enhancing the Union's effectiveness, presence and visibility in protecting and promoting human rights in the world, notably by deepening Union cooperation and political dialogue with third countries, relevant partners, business, civil society and international and regional organisations; and through action in relevant international forums;
(b) enhancing the Union's contribution to strengthening democracy and institution building, the rule of law, good governance, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms worldwide;
(c) improving the coherence of Union action on human rights and the integration of human rights in all areas of the Union's external action.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2015/260/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2015-260/article-2
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