Action for peace and respect for human rights The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs coordinates France's action for peace and respect for human rights at the international level through diplomatic engagement with international partners and the implementation of its humanitarian action. France and the United Nations France has been one of the UN’s members since its founding in 1945. It holds a permanent seat on the Security Council, alongside the United States,... Security, Disarmament and Non-proliferation France’s action in the field of security, disarmament and non-proliferation falls within the framework of the strategic vision developed in the... Emergency Humanitarian Action Emergency humanitarian action aims to provide assistance and protection for vulnerable populations and meet the fundamental needs of those affected by... Promoting human rights Human rights are defined as the inalienable rights of all human beings, irrespective of nationality, place of residence, gender, ethnic or national... Gender equality: a priority for France Gender equality is a priority for the French government. Internationally, the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs delivers on this... Commitment to international justice Following the major conflicts of the twentieth century, international courts have been established, including the International Court of Justice and... Digital Diplomacy Digital diplomacy is one of the priorities for the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.