Georgie Bright

@georgie__bright

Australia Associate Director, Human Rights Watch . Views expressed are my own. RTs are not endorsement.

Sydney, Australia
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Joined March 2014
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    Jul 1

    ’s security forces have recently arbitrarily arrested at least six lawyers defending political prisoners, violating both the lawyers’ rights and those of their clients, says .

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    May 17

    Children’s education was forfeited in an effort to protect everyone’s lives from Covid. To compensate for children’s sacrifice, governments should finally make education free, accessible, and welcoming for EVERY child🌍. Here's 's ideas on how:

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    May 8

    In 2017, spent a week filming at a girls’ school in Kabul, Afghanistan, for a report on barriers girls faced accessing education. Today attackers targeted the school as classes let out, killing at least 30, mostly students:

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    Apr 28

    Donors and diaspora groups that are rushing assistance to should also encourage the govt to respect human rights in its Covid-19 response, ensure equitable access to health care, end curbs on speech, release those jailed for peaceful dissent

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    Apr 8

    Last chance to apply for this great job working on fundraising & outreach for 's Australia office - it's a one year (parental leave) contract.

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    Apr 5

    Our team in Tokyo delivered 100k+ signatures from around the world in support of to the Japanese government. The time to pass an LGBT anti-discrimination law in Japan is NOW 🏳️‍🌈

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  7. Apr 5

    Human Rights Watch is looking for an operations officer in our Sydney office! The position would be ideal for candidates interested in developing their skills and experience in non-profit or charitable management and leadership.

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    Mar 31

    Papua New Guinea will have its UN rights record reviewed in November. Please see 's submission covering lack of progress on women's rights, children's rights, refugee rights, & death penalty

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    Mar 24

    I understand 560 new COVID cases were confirmed in yesterday (majority in NCD), but the official release is yet to go out. That is (another) new daily record. Two moderate beds apparently free in the POM Gen COVID isolation ward, others all full.

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    Mar 25

    Behind the scenes! Filming for 's annual Voices for Justice dinner. The dinner is an opportunity to come together & learn about the work of in Australia:

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    Mar 25

    Hi here with fellow Sydney Committee Member, Jane Clifford & friends raising funds tonight. Everyone can help protect human rights & get involved here: 👋 to our friends here & around the world

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  12. Mar 25

    And we're live at the Human Rights Watch Voices for the Justice Australia Dinner with the

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  13. Mar 25

    The Acknowledgement of Country by Melbourne Committee member Ian Hamm at the Human Rights Watch Voices for Justice Australia Dinner

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  14. Mar 25

    Behind the scenes for the Human Rights Watch Voices for Justice first-ever Australia Dinner

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    Mar 23

    Human Rights Watch's first Australia-wide Voices for Justice annual dinner is taking place this Thursday, March 25. If you are not able to attend but would still like to support our work, please visit here:

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    Mar 23

    Landmark resolution on at strengthens attention to deteriorating rights situation and advances accountability for International crimes. Govt of Sri Lanka should heed the message, cooperate with mandate & cease reprisals agst defenders

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    Mar 21

    As deadly violence against protesters escalates, the Australian government should respond. We need targeted sanctions against Myanmar’s military coup leaders & those involved in human rights abuses. Also against military-owned conglomerates.

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    Mar 19

    We are hiring! 's Australia office is looking for a Development Manager on a one-year fixed term contract to help us with fundraising & outreach. See more here:

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    Mar 16

    urged to adopt plan to fight 'resurgence of racism'

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    Mar 16

    A good first step by Australia to provide 8000 vaccine doses to Papua New Guinea for frontline workers. Equitable vaccine distribution requires allocation according to need. PNG needs urgent assistance to mitigate a possible public health disaster.

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