We call for international creditors to reschedule or cancel debts to enable States to better fund social protection. Over 4 billion people, or about 55% of the world’s population, have no recourse to even the most basic social protection.
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Agnes Callamard
@AgnesCallamard
Secretary General, Amnesty International. Ex Special Rapporteur on ExtraJudicial Executions (2016-2021). Ex Columbia Univ. Tweets on human rights. Views my own.
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The cost of offering basic social security protection in all low income and low-to-middle income states is estimated at US$440.8 billion a year, according to ILO. How much money is lost to tax evasion and havens? US$500 billion according to the Tax Justice Network
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Major new research by : We call for universal social protection, as overlapping crises - climate, Covid pandemic, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, financial crises - leave hundreds of millions facing disaster
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If you support the cause of abortion rights, I invite you to discover for the defence of this fundamental right. Together we can make our voices heard and defend abortion. amnesty-hurra.com
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🚨 Ahead of the European Parliament’s crucial vote on the #AIAct we join , and civil society partners calling on the Parliament to ban the use of artificial intelligence systems for #PredictivePolicing.
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One year memorial mass for my dear aunt Shireen Abu Akleh. It was a beautiful service! The priest said Shireen exemplified truth and was the voice of truth. May your memory be eternal❤️ I miss you, always.
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Al Jazeera has published a fine article on the campaign targeting UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese for her human rights advocacy. Scratch a critic of the UN's work on Palestine, and you will find a staunch defender of the Israeli occupation.
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#FreedomofExpression is essential to our future. At heart it is about free will and about dignity…It is a cornerstone upon which the very existence of democratic society rests. It is indispensable for the formation of public opinion at #WorldPressFreedomDay
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#FreedomOfExpression is indispensable:
➡️ for the formation of public opinion
➡️ to the realisation of our rights
➡️ to our future
At the #WorldPressFreedomDay Conference, reminded us of the essential role of #PressFreedom to uphold our free will and dignity.
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A Haaretz editorial openly calling it apartheid:
"[more construction] is needed to maintain the separate but not equal existence of the masters & the natives. Indeed, the stated goal of the road is to turn Highway 1 into a road “clean” of Palestinians." haaretz.com/opinion/editor
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Ahead of the first anniversary of American-Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing, the Committee to Protect Journalists will release “Deadly Pattern,” a report on the killings of journalists by the Israeli military over the past 22 years.
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Habib Chaab was executed today by #Iran. Unconscionable. His hanging - a violation of his right to life - is the outcome of more human rights violations, including an unfair trial and torture. Our thoughts are with his family. bbc.com/news/world-mid
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Iran's authorities must immediately stop any plans to execute Swedish-Iranian dissident Habib Chaab (Asyoud), and quash his unjust conviction & death sentence, which was upheld by the Supreme Court, raising fears that his execution is imminent. 1/9
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Khader Adnan is the first Palestinian detainee to die as a result of a hunger strike since 1992. His death is a reminder of the deadly cost that Palestinians pay for challenging Israel’s apartheid and a military justice system rigged against them.
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Please keep our WSJ colleague #EvanGershkovich in your thoughts today, World Press Freedom Day. He was arrested for doing his job. Journalism is not a crime. #IStandwithEvan
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Red Wolf est le nouvel outil de l'armée israélienne pour surveiller les Palestinien·nes.
Son système s'appuie sur des données regroupant EXCLUSIVEMENT des informations sur les Palestinien·nes.
Enquête. 👇
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The Israeli authorities are using an experimental facial recognition system known as Red Wolf to automate harsh restrictions on Palestinians' freedom of movement, entrenching control and helping to maintain Israel’s system of apartheid: amnesty.org/en/latest/news
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Palestinians, like anyone else, have the right to live in a world that upholds equality and dignity.
Help dismantle Israel’s apartheid and call for an end to the supply of facial recognition technologies used in the Occupied Palestinian Territories 
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🇦🇪 #UAE: Ahead of #COP28 joins rights groups expressing deep concern over severe restrictions imposed on the rights to freedom of expression & peaceful assembly: amnesty.org/en/documents/m
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🔴 BREAKING NEWS
No rest for our team – just after completing trainings and entering #Malta's search and rescue region, #GeoBarents today rescued around 300 people, including many women and children, from an overcrowded wooden boat in distress.
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Absolutely appalled at the cruelty of the Saudi government to Dr Al Qahtani- he should be released for once and for all.
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On top of being detained illegally after ending his 10 years prison sentence on Nov 2022 and not being released until today. The Specialized Criminal Court informed us that Dr. #Mohammad_AlQahtani Will appear in front of the judge on Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 at 8 am.
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Catch El Faro (if you can) in New York this week for #WorldPressFreedomDay.
I'll be here with the folks of Access Now and Amnesty International, at 10 am.
Hear from:
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« Cybersurveillance, un impact planétaire », un film d’Amnesty International en avant-première dimanche 30 avril sur Mediapart via
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Thanks to community members working towards holding the Iranian regime to account for taking the time to meet Amnesty International’s Secretary General . As an organisation, we’re proud to support those fighting for freedom, justice and human rights.
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In a #UN environment where every situation is purely seen as humanitarian, this letter from #Afghan women starkly reminds the that ignoring the #humanrights lens will not lead to peace or protection
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Afghan Women send Open Letter to @antonioguterres calling for:
1. Ensure UN is consistent in messaging on human rights
2. Ensure UN doesn't comply w Taliban’s ban on women working for UN
3. Ensure diverse women are consulted
4.Urge all parties not to grant Taliban a seat at UN
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📌Today ’s Secretary General called on the 's leading committees for the #AIAct to ban the use of discriminatory artificial intelligence (AI) systems which violate human rights of migrants, refugees, & asylum seekers.
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The dire scenario in the country, compounded by the continued culture of impunity, has pushed many families to pin their hopes on the International Criminal Court (ICC) for a shot at any form of justice. trib.al/Gi08Ysu
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Smear campaign being conducted against three Burkinabé 🇧🇫 colleagues Boukary Ouoba and recently expelled #French 🇫🇷 journalists and reports : ow.ly/UIWL50NT5wq
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Thanks to for coordinating support to Special Rapporteur : 100s of jurists, journalists, parliamentarians, and CSOs have come together to denounce the attacks against her and interference with her work
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A truly memorable visit to , not least being able to hear extraordinary Afghan musicians, recently arrived in Australia, who were forced to flee simply for their love of music, luckily now enriching our lives here
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All facets of our work at SSI are informed by the voices of those with lived experience. It was wonderful to have the opportunity to amplify those voices with a visit from @amnesty's @AgnesCallamard this week.
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DPS 🇹🇭 and SG of #AmnestyInternational 🌐 discussed activities, human rights developments in the region and Thailand 🌏, especially during the vibrant election campaigns 🗳️, and future coop in #humanrights 🤝👨👩👧👦. (21 Apr 2023)
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A decade later the ongoing suffering caused by Australia's offshore detention regime must be a cautionary tale for other govts looking adopt these cruel and damaging policies
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Harry Belafonte, singer, actor and tireless human rights activist; Amnesty International 2013 Ambassador of Conscience. Rest in Power.
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A great honour to be hosted by today, to be briefed by refugees and asylum seekers about their status and situation in Australia.
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We’re pleased to be hosting @Amnesty Secretary General @AgnesCallamard to hear more about the experiences of people who’ve come to Australia to seek safety #refugees #amnestyinternational
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“The passing of this appalling bill is a heart-breaking moment for the LGBTI community and their loved ones. Nobody should ever be criminalized for their sexual orientation or gender identity.” of
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Almost 2 years into Latvia’s unlawful state of emergency, Kiwan’s brave account shows how border authorities continue to brutalize people. ’s report confirms findings on the use of tasers and tents.
Latvia must ensure accountability now
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When does it end? It has been very long, and The families of the detainees are apart from each other, And the pain doubles during the holidays
#FreeThemAll
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Thank you for your incredible courage and leadership. In speaking the truth, denouncing apartheid, facing intimidation and threats.
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Hagai El-Ad is stepping down as B'Tselem's Executive Director after nine years. We're sad to say goodbye and are deeply grateful for the courage, vision and wisdom with which he led the organization forward 
Read Hagai's letter here:
btselem.org/node/214890
Read Hagai's letter here:
btselem.org/node/214890
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Amazing moment here in Bangkok: a public debate on human rights protection, organised by , with all political leaders running for next elections. A crucial step for a rights based present and future for the people of #Thailand.
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Delighted to host a briefing for fellow Ambassadors by Secretary General to discuss global trends in #humanrights and what more we can do to protect them.
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