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Since Russia began its war against Ukraine we have been exposing violations of human rights & intl humanitarian law. From the devastation of Izium to the siege of Mariupol, shelling in Kyiv to displaced people in Lviv, Russia’s war is an act of aggression.
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Protect peaceful protesters ✊🏻 Protect peaceful protesters ✊🏼 Protect peaceful protesters ✊🏽 Protect peaceful protesters ✊🏾 Protect peaceful protesters ✊🏿
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Brave is fighting against injustice. Brave is making your voice heard. Brave is caring for others. Brave is love in the face of hate.
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In Chile, a new Constitution has been drafted and will be voted on in a referendum. If approved, the new Constitution will be a landmark step forward for human rights, the environment, and historically disadvantaged groups.
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Wealthier states that have responsibility for climate change must remedy historic injustices and support low-emitting countries like Pakistan after deadly floods have shown the devastating impact of climate change.
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The flood damage in Pakistan is far-reaching, leaving close to three quarters of a million people without access to safe & adequate housing. Large swathes of agricultural lands have been flooded, destroying crops and threatening the country’s food supply.
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The Chinese authorities must immediately release all individuals arbitrarily detained in camps or prisons, end the persecution of Uyghurs, Kazakhs, and other predominantly Muslim minorities in Xinjiang.
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Beijing’s repeated denial of the human rights crisis in Xinjiang rings ever-more hollow with this further recognition of the evidence of ongoing crimes against humanity and other human rights violation in the region.
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Now that the OHCHR has finally made its findings public, it is time for the UN Human Rights Council to set up an independent international mechanism to investigate these crimes under international law and other serious human rights violations in Xinjiang.
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⚡️ The OHCHR released the long-awaited report that documents the scale and severity of the human rights violations taking place in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
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The UN High Commissioner @mbachelet has just 1 day until she finishes her term. But the families of many Uyghur, Kazakh, and others who are arbitrarily detained in Xinjiang still await her report on human rights violations. amn.st/6019MyjHl
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Researchers on the ground interviewed 74 Afghans who had tried to enter Iran or Turkey. The majority had come under fire at the borders at least once – Iranian border guards have killed and injured dozens of fleeing Afghans since last August.
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⚡️ A year since evacuations from Afghanistan ended, those left behind are risking their lives to escape. We at Amnesty published a new report documenting the appalling treatment of Afghans by both Iranian & Turkish security forces.
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We live in a world where people have no option but to flee their homes and countries – and rely on the kindness of strangers to help them start again. Seeking asylum is a human right.
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The Turkish and Iranian governments must end the unlawful transfer of Afghans to Iran and Afghanistan, and end the unlawful use of firearms against them.
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A reminder: Women have the right to choose what to wear. Women have the right to choose what to wear. Women have the right to choose what to wear.
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Dozens of fleeing Afghans have been killed at the Iranian border since the Taliban takeover. Iranian forces have shot directly at men, women and children seeking safety. All unlawful killings should be investigated as potential extrajudicial executions.
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You have the right to life ❤️ You have the right to rest 😴 You have the right to privacy 🔒 You have the right to education 📖 You have the right to seek asylum 🏠 These — and more — are our fundamental human rights.
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The Ministry of Health earlier this month also called on medical professionals to ensure LGBTI people are not discriminated against. Love is a human right!
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Five years ago on 25 August 2017, Myanmar’s military began carrying out violent operations against the Rohingya population in northern Rakhine State, which forced hundreds of thousands to flee to Bangladesh. Show your solidarity with Rohingya refugees.
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