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  1. Jan 2

    . has donated $5,8K to support our Office's work. You can donate too:

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  2. Jan 2

    Five countries received top marks for their work standing up for human rights, including Jordan, whose efforts on combatting violence against women earned it an A rating from the Human Rights Committee. Learn about the others:

    23 replies 96 retweets 369 likes
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  3. Retweeted
    Jan 1

    The lack of universal and equitable access and distribution of vaccines right now is prolonging the pandemic. A major global crisis requires a united, global response. I join 's New Year's Resolution for .

    89 replies 118 retweets 482 likes
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  4. Retweeted
    31 Dec 2021

    As we move into the new year, we must stand united for a better world, with solidarity and equality at the heart of all our efforts for change. Happy New Year!

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  5. 31 Dec 2021

    We remain deeply concerned about where people were reportedly killed & injured during peaceful demonstrations yesterday, a hospital & a media office attacked & activists arrested. We urge authorities to refrain from unnecessary & disproportionate use of force.

    58 replies 73 retweets 174 likes
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  6. 30 Dec 2021

    . has donated $1.2M to support our Office's work. You can donate too:

    18 replies 24 retweets 91 likes
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  7. 29 Dec 2021

    : We are alarmed by continued crackdown on civic space, incl. today’s arrest of 6 media workers at Stand News. We urge the authorities to ensure that further proceedings fully respect rights to freedom of information, expression & association, as well as due process.

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  8. 29 Dec 2021

    From refugee to games designer: 22-year-old grew up in a refugee camp in Uganda and now heads his own video game design company. Learn how he stands up for and promotes peace through gaming. Full story here:

    21 replies 32 retweets 133 likes
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  9. 28 Dec 2021

    . has donated $110K to support our Office's work. You can donate too:

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  10. 28 Dec 2021

    🇾🇪 : We continue to be deeply concerned for the well-being of 2 & staff members detained since November. No communication has been possible with them since that time. & call for their immediate release:

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  11. 27 Dec 2021

    🇮🇹 : We welcome the closure of the case against Sea-Watch 3 captain Carola Rackete. The court recognized she acted in fulfilment of her duty to rescue. Saving lives and providing humanitarian assistance to migrants is not a crime.

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  12. Retweeted
    27 Dec 2021

    Archbishop Desmond Tutu was an inspiration for us all in the fight for human rights, human dignity, and human freedom. We must continue to honour his memory by working to ensure everyone can have access, as he put it, to the "full menu of rights".

    "I m not an optimist. I am a prisoner of hope." – Archbishop Desmond Tutu
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  13. Retweeted
    26 Dec 2021

    RIP Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Selfless, compassionate, fervent human rights defender.

    Secretary-General greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, an unwavering voice for the voiceless. Full statement:
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  14. 27 Dec 2021

    : Deep concern over proposals for Parliament to abolish State Inspector's office, an independent institution with key role in & privacy protection. We call for the initiative to be withdrawn & to ensure independence of national human rights mechanisms.

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    26 Dec 2021

    I am horrified by reports that 35 civilians were killed in Kayah State, on 24 Dec. Two humanitarian workers also remain missing. I condemn all attacks against civilians and call on authorities to investigate. My statement:

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  16. 26 Dec 2021

    . has donated $17K to support our Office's work. You can donate too:

    13 replies 14 retweets 65 likes
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  17. 23 Dec 2021

    . has donated $583K to support our Office's work. You can donate too:

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  18. 22 Dec 2021

    We urge to release blogger Alaa Abd El Fattah, lawyer Mohammed El-Baqer, journalist Mohammed Ibrahim Radwa, amid concerns of arbitrary detention & unfair trials. They were sentenced this week to 4-5 yrs for exercising & defending rights to freedom of opinion & expression.

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  19. 22 Dec 2021

    . and have issued a report today on Human Rights and Freedom of Expression: Trials in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq available here (in English):

    أصدرت و اليوم تقريرا عن حقوق الإنسان وحرية التعبير: المحاكمات في إقليم ، التقريرمتوفر في الرابط
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  20. 21 Dec 2021

    . has donated $30K to support our Office's work. You can donate too:

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