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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Mar 21

    is still fueling anti-Asian racism. How do we & of every kind? We’re proud to partner w/ , UN Human Rights Champion & top fashion designer who calls us all to show up, speak out & rebuild societies that celebrate +include everyone.

    41 replies . 32 retweets 84 likes
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    18 hours ago

    From 24 Feb—22 March, we recorded 2,571 civilian casualties in context of Russia’s armed attack against : 977 killed, incl 81 children; 1,594 injured, incl 108 children, mostly caused by shelling &airstrikes. Actual toll is much higher. Full update

    12 replies . 46 retweets 67 likes
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  3. 18 hours ago

    . shares frustration & disappointment of girls prevented from returning to school. “The women I met during my visit insisted on the right to quality education." Disempowering half the population is counterproductive+unjust:

    8 replies . 40 retweets 83 likes
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  4. 21 hours ago

    Thank you 🇩🇪for supporting us with $4.7M, enabling flexible responses to challenges - such as ensuring that victims of violations/abuses have access to justice & those responsible are held to account.

    12 replies . 23 retweets 103 likes
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  5. Mar 23

    How can brands take a stand to ? with UN Human Rights Champion

    1 reply . 8 retweets 20 likes
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  6. Retweeted
    Mar 22

    From 24 Feb—21 March, we recorded 2,510 civilian casualties in context of Russia’s armed attack against : 953 killed, incl 78 children; 1,557 injured, incl 105 children, mostly caused by shelling &airstrikes. Actual toll is much higher. Full update

    17 replies . 49 retweets 54 likes
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  7. Mar 22

    Are you a young person who wants to have a say in – why not get creative? Take the Global Youth Challenge jointly led by , , and & submit your solutions by 30 April 👉

    6 replies . 37 retweets 66 likes
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  8. Mar 22

    States must stop failing children and strengthen family reunification, says UN Human Rights Chief

    10 replies . 25 retweets 78 likes
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  9. Retweeted
    Mar 21

    Despite the universal recognition of the right to equality at work, discrimination affects millions of workers who face obstacles finding decent work. The calls for papers to help stop racial discrimination at work. Are you working to ? 👉

    10 replies . 39 retweets 60 likes
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  10. Retweeted
    Mar 21

    Too many pple around the world face unequal treatment because of their race, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability, gender or age. Discrimination is a violation of human rights. It is illegal, immoral, hurtful & dehumanizing.

    Racism affects us all and impacts entire societies. But some groups suffer more than others. On Monday's Day, learn how you can show solidarity with vulnerable groups.
    6 replies . 39 retweets 70 likes
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  11. Retweeted
    Mar 13

    Every one of us can stand up against racial prejudice & intolerant attitudes. There are many ways you can take action: 👐🏼Join an org. to advance minorities'rights 📩Give your vote to political groups working to ✍️🏼Sign a petition in support of anti-racist initiatives

    21 replies . 43 retweets 100 likes
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  12. Retweeted
    Mar 21

    📣 Racism is not inevitable. Young people are agents of change who can build solidarity, lead movements & stand up against racism. On this Day, I call on all decision-makers to promote inclusion & combat all forms of discrimination.

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    Racism continues to poison institutions, social structures & everyday life in every society. Realizing the vision of a world free of racism & racial discrimination demands action every day, at every level, in every society.
    14 replies . 40 retweets 109 likes
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    Mar 21

    The fight against racism begins on the benches of schools. Every day, each & every one of us can and stand up against hate and discrimination. 21 March is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

    13 replies . 121 retweets 225 likes
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    Mar 21

    Our peacekeepers come from over 120 different countries. They have different languages, cultures, but all share the values of the United Nations🇺🇳. Diversity is at the heart of successful peace operations & discrimination have no place at the .

    6 replies . 26 retweets 82 likes
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  15. Retweeted
    Mar 21

    On Day I want to draw attention to women & girls facing multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination. Let us amplify their voices and visibility, promote their rights, and recognize them as indispensable agents of change.

    9 replies . 45 retweets 124 likes
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    Mar 21

    Racism holds us back – as people, as communities, as economies, as countries. A world free of racism demands action from each and every one of us, every single day. Climate justice cannot be achieved without racial justice and equity.

    9 replies . 58 retweets 137 likes
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  17. Retweeted
    Mar 21

    Diversity is a strength, not a threat. Ending racism, discrimination, xenophobia and intolerance is our shared responsibility. Join us and stand up for our common humanity and .

    2 replies . 66 retweets 154 likes
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    Mar 20

    Ending racism, discrimination, xenophobia and intolerance is our shared responsibility. Every one of us can raise our voice and act to . Read joint statement from Network on Racial Discrimination and Protection of Minorities.

    3 replies . 58 retweets 132 likes
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    Mar 21

    Health Education Safety Dignity International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is a reminder that these rights belong to every child and every person equally, no matter who they are or where they live.

    11 replies . 147 retweets 344 likes
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    Mar 21

    Today, racism remains deeply pervasive, with its continued existence being seen all too clearly in the compounded effects of ongoing crises. Our statement for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination:

    13 replies . 100 retweets 206 likes
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    Mar 21

    Racism plagues our world. It is abhorrent. It is ugly. And it is everywhere. We must reject and condemn it without reservation, without hesitation, without qualification.

    469 replies . 1,053 retweets 3,665 likes
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