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    13 hours ago

    : "يجب تنفيذ وقف إطلاق النار فورًا من أجل التخفيف من معاناة المدنيين في درعا" دقّت المفوضة السامية لحقوق الإنسان ميشيل باشيليت ناقوس الخطر بشأن مدينة درعا والمناطق المحيطة بها، داعيةَ الأطراف في النزاع إلى السماح بوصول الإغاثة الإنسانية

    🇸🇾 : UN Human Rights Chief raises alarm at plight of civilians effectively under siege in amid ongoing hostilities. She calls on the parties to the conflict to allow and facilitate rapid access for humanitarian relief. 👉
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  2. 13 hours ago

    🇸🇾 : UN Human Rights Chief raises alarm at plight of civilians effectively under siege in amid ongoing hostilities. She calls on the parties to the conflict to allow and facilitate rapid access for humanitarian relief. 👉

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  3. Retweeted
    Aug 2

    establishes new platform to improve lives of people of African descent, who have been suffering from racism & the legacy of enslavement around the world. The 10-member advisory forum will work closely with the Human Rights Council.

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  4. Aug 4

    🇨🇫 : New report details dire and worsening situation over the past year, when armed groups carried out a violent bid to disrupt elections. Mounting human rights abuses and violations must end urgently. 👉

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  5. Aug 3

    “We need to stop denying racism and start dismantling it”. Learn about our event, marking the midterm review of Intl Decade for People of . "See Us, Hear Us, Count Us In" features artists, musicians, young voices, experts:

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    Aug 3

    : تشدّد مفوضة الأمم المتحدة السامية لحقوق الإنسان ميشيل باشيليت اليوم على ضرورة ضمان الحكومة تحقيقا شفّافا وفعّالا وشاملا ونزيها في ما حدث في آب/ أغسطس الماضي ومحاسبة المسؤولين. تدعو المفوضة السامية أيضا السلطات إلى تعزيز حق الضحايا في الانتصاف

    port explosion anniversary: stresses urgent need for govt to ensure transparent, effective, thorough & impartial investigation & hold those responsible accountable. Victims’ rights to effective remedy+reparations must be upheld
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  7. Aug 3

    port explosion anniversary: stresses urgent need for govt to ensure transparent, effective, thorough & impartial investigation & hold those responsible accountable. Victims’ rights to effective remedy+reparations must be upheld

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  8. Aug 3

    : Implementation of laws are key to in detention - . The country's legal framework to prevent ill-treatment must be translated into effective measures to tackle torture in detention centres & prevent further violations:

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  9. Jul 31

    On 2 August we annually remember & Sinti victims of the Holocaust. And we commit to combat anti-Romani racism & discrimination existing today. Many Roma still lack access to basic services, and suffer from police brutality and hate speech.

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    Jul 30

    The United Nations in condemns the attack today on its compound in that killed an Afghan police guard & injured other officers. Full statement here:

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  11. Jul 30

    At an event to mark the 20th anniversary of the Durban World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance, emphasised the role of young people in demanding – and building – equality.

    At the LIVE event commemorating 20+Durban World Conference on racism, Chief says countries have many lessons to learn from events like the 1976 Soweto Youth uprising & the important role youth played in fighting racism.
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  12. Jul 29

    Millions of people have been thrown into extreme poverty during the pandemic. UN expert Olivier De Schutter calls for social protection to be strengthened before the next crisis. He suggests creating a Global Fund for Social Protection :

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    Jul 29

    Show your support for our campaign! It's easy and fun! 🔺Visit 🔺Add photo with “I Stand Up To Racism” filter 🔺Share on your social media 🔺Hashtag: & 🔺Tag us

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    Jul 29

    As we commemorate 20 years of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, we must empower youth as agents of change to: 🔺 identify; 🔺 prevent; and 🔺 eliminate racial discrimination.

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    Jul 29

    As we renew our commitment to the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action +20, youth are asking for a just 🌐 free of racism and that we 🗣️ and redress the racial injustices of the past in order to move forward.

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    Jul 28

    Join us at an EVENT to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the: 👉 Durban Declaration and Programme of Action 👉 World conference against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia & related intolerance

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    Jul 26

    Remarks by Ms. Danielle Bell, Representative, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Chief, Human Rights Office, United Nations Assistance Mission for (UNAMI) -

    UNAMI welcomes ’s adoption of a five-year Human Rights National Action Plan, launched on 26 July, at an event chaired by the Deputy Minister of Justice and organized with the support of the Office of the President and UNAMI’s Human Rights Office.
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    Jul 26

    UNAMI welcomes Gov. ‘Human Rights National Action Plan’ launched today by Minister of Justice. Strong & coherent action on human rights is more essential than ever & the Action Plan provides a framework that will help improve the lives of all Iraqis.

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  19. Jul 28

    : Human rights analysis & policy for a better future UN Human Rights Chief calls for strong efforts to embed long-term thinking in national & intl governance:

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  20. Jul 27

    Shift recovery efforts now to stop setbacks in gender equality. This is key to build more inclusive, just and prosperous societies - Un Human Rights Chief Michelle Bachelet

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