EU appoints Ilze Brands Kehris as new Special Representative for human rights
The Council has appointed Ilze Brands Kehris as the European Union's Special Representative for human rights. She is a Latvian national and most recently served as Assistant Secretary General for Human Rights and Director of the New York Office of the UN High Commissioner of Human Rights from January 2020 until May 2026.
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Brands Kehris is described as a human rights specialist with extensive experience in leadership roles across the United Nations and in national and regional human rights organisations. Her background also includes service as a member and Chairperson of the Management Board of the EU Fundamental Rights Agency.
She takes up her duties immediately for a term lasting until 29 February 2028. The Council said she will continue the work of her predecessors to help implement the EU's human rights policy, support the EU's positions on compliance with international humanitarian law and international criminal justice, and strengthen the EU's voice through engagement with governments in third countries, international and regional organisations, civil society and other relevant actors.
She will work with the European External Action Service, EU delegations and EU institutions to support the effectiveness and visibility of EU human rights policy in external actions.
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