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@PearsonElaine

Australia Director, Human Rights Watch. All things Asia, human rights, migration.

Sydney, Australia
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Joined May 2011
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Sep 26

    Happy to share this exciting news! I am publishing a book with

    Scribner Australia is delighted to announce the acquisition of world rights to 's new work of non-fiction, Chasing Wrongs and Rights, to be published in 2022. Read more:
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    Dec 3

    France's continuing arms deals & dubious security partnerships with the UAE -and Saudi Arabia- despite atrocities in Yemen & other horrendous abuses betray France’s commitments on human rights and will remain a stain on Emmanuel Macron's diplomatic record

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    Dec 3

    Quote of the Day, from If the IOC wants any human rights credibility, it needs to change course on Peng Shuai.

    "The IOC sucks, and you can quote me on that." - Tennis legend Martina Navratilova
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    Dec 2

    This is excellent - reminds me of investigations we did in Syria & Xinjiang. From space, there’s some things government just can’t hide! How satellites are challenging 's official greenhouse gas emission figures

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    Dec 2

    should stop selling arms to the United Arab Emirates & Saudi Arabia. ➡️ The French President should address human rights violations during his visit in Gulf Region.

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    Dec 2

    NSO's spyware has been repeatedly used by abusive governments to target peaceful human rights defenders, activists and perceived critics 86 NGOs, independent experts are now asking the EU to , ban any use of its technologies:

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    Dec 2

    Today for , launches a new good practice feature on in Toronto, Canada, which offers an alternative to police wellness-checks for persons in a mental health crisis. See how it is done:

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    Dec 2

    It’s so hard to know what’s going on in Myanmar, which is why this latest by reconstructing one of the deadliest days since the junta takeover is important.

    New research shows security forces deliberately planned lethal violence and "kettled" anti-junta protesters on in Yangon's Hlaing Tharyar township, killing at least 65 protesters and bystanders.
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    Dec 2

    It boggles the mind:

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  10. Dec 2

    We want to see this new law applied in a consistent, principled way. There are particular countries in our region that are egregious human rights abusers, & where sanctions would have an impact: look at Myanmar, at China, at Cambodia and the Philippines.

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    Dec 1

    The ALP should not support this bill - alarm bells should ring when the government wants to hide where billions of dollars in public money is being invested

    On the last sitting day of the year, the government is trying to exempt the Future Fund from the Freedom of Information Act. The Greens have an amendment which would stop them, and we have the numbers to succeed, *if* Labor gets on board.
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  12. Dec 1

    The targeted sanctions amendments are a significant step to promote accountability, bringing Australia into line with international allies. This sends a message to abusive leaders everywhere that there are far-reaching consequences for their actions.

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    Dec 1

    🇦🇺 promotes & defends human rights, a rules-based order, peace & security. Today we join the movement. Parliament has passed the Morrison Government’s bill enabling 🇦🇺 in a timely way to sanction perpetrators of serious human rights abuses, corruption & cyber attacks.

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  14. Dec 1

    Australia's new sanctions regime offers victims a chance to see a measure of justice for harms they suffered. Now, it's up to the government to use these provisions without delay & sanction serious human rights abusers in a consistent, principled fashion.

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  15. Dec 1

    Devastating. A young Afghan refugee sets himself on fire during a protest in front of the Medan office of the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) in Indonesia. .

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    Dec 1

    New research shows security forces deliberately planned lethal violence and "kettled" anti-junta protesters on in Yangon's Hlaing Tharyar township, killing at least 65 protesters and bystanders.

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    Dec 1

    Breaking! arrested and defrocked prominent monk Bor Bet, who is -recognized . Deportation is imminent. In November forcibly sent 3 refugees to face prosecution in , in violation of international laws.

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    Dec 1

    Parliament: Australia needs Magnitksy sanctions : hmmm are you sure, could be unintended consequences Parliament: we're sure : well at least don't CALL it Magnitsky Parliament: *passes Autonomous Sanctions Amendment (Magnitsky-style and Other Thematic Sanctions) Bill*

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    Dec 1

    “People who commit serious abuses or corruption with impunity should not be able to travel to or hide their assets in Australian bank accounts,” said 's . “Targeted sanctions raise the cost of serious human rights violations.”

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    Dec 1

    📢!🧵! 1/3: 's powerful words--cannot help but think how could be so different had governments, the , companies, and so many said this about so many individuals, communities over the years:

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  21. Dec 1

    Oh we will miss you so much in the mornings . Thank you for setting the agenda, holding people to account, and your focus on human rights.

    The last time I’ll be having breakfast at 5 am. Join me for my final time lasting ⁦⁩ … hanging up the mic after 17 years
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