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    53 minutes ago

    The , its members, & other like-minded govts should work together to establish a standing int'l inquiry -as recommended by expert- to gather, analyse & preserve evidence of abuses in , w/ a view to ensure justice for human rights crimes.

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    2 hours ago

    Spanish authorities should immediately alleviate overcrowded and unsanitary conditions on Gran Canaria's pier. 's visited the pier and found that conditions there are inadequate - even when under capacity.

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    3 hours ago

    For a great overview of what's happening on the Canary Islands right now, read this article from

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    3 hours ago

    Canary Islands, 's was one the first observers to visit Arguineguín Pier where over 2000 asylum seekers face humanitarian crisis. Spain should urgently set up alternatives to the pier and ensure fair access to asylum.

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  5. 2 hours ago

    A landmark agreement has been reached on details of a new mechanism that makes European Union funding conditional on respect for .

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  6. Retweeted
    Nov 9

    New report looks at long-term harm caused by incendiary weapons incl. white phosphorus International laws of war must be strengthened to avoid further harm from these weapons, which burn their victims + set fire to infrastructure

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  7. 3 hours ago

    The horrific burns and life-long suffering caused by incendiary weapons demand that governments urgently revise existing treaty standards.

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    4 hours ago

    The Trump years have been a disaster for US human rights policy. President-elect Biden should strive to be a world leader on human rights. outlines 12 priorities for creating a rights-focused foreign policy (beginning by setting an example at home):

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    5 hours ago

    UN chief in calls on government to immediately re-open humanitarian access to 2 million civilians in region, including 200,000 Eritrean refugees & 100,000 displaced locals, who have long depended on aid agencies for life-saving help

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    4 hours ago

    🇪🇸 should respect the rights of people arriving by sea to Canary Islands 🇮🇨, by ensuring adequate reception conditions, access to information & asylum processes. ’s findings after a site visit to overcrowded dockside camp

    Men disembark from a wooden boat at the Arguineguín pier, on Gran Canaria, one of Spain’s Canary Islands, after a dangerous journey in the Atlantic Ocean. © 2020 Javier Bauluz
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  11. 4 hours ago

    Corruption bleeds billions of dollars from governments every year. Money that can end up paying for lavish lifestyles or stashed away in bank accounts instead of being invested in public health and education.

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  12. 5 hours ago

    Spain should respect rights of people arriving by sea to Canary Islands. Ensure adequate reception conditions, access to information and asylum.

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    6 hours ago

    It's good news that the Saudi crown prince doesn't want everyone at the G20 summit talking about his insistence on locking up women’s rights activists who fought for – and won – the right for women to drive. Now if he would just order them released.

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  14. 6 hours ago

    Saudi ambassador hints at clemency for women activists. Our new campaign calls for release of all human rights defenders.

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    12 hours ago

    Today is human rights lawyer Wu Wensheng's birthday, the third one he spent behind bars. He hasn't seen his family since he was detained, after writing a public letter to President Xi calling for constitutional reform.

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    Nov 7

    Why we need a . Important new report from .

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    Health, Not Wealth, Should Determine Access to a -19 Vaccine How Opaque Vaccine Deals Could Undermine a Global Recovery from the Pandemic
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    Nov 9

    Human Rights Watch calls for the immediate release of writer and novelist Ahmet Altan on the 1500th day of his detention. No evidence against him, a campaign of persecution lasting over 4 years.

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  18. 13 hours ago

    Five large gig companies spent over US$200 million to pass Prop 22, the largest amount ever spent on a ballot initiative campaign in California.

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    15 hours ago

    UK Amb tells there's a debate about women’s rights activists' continued detention: But has dangled the possibility of pardon before. leaders should insist on the release of Saudi women activists!

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    15 hours ago

    Trump's priority was Saudi purchase of US arms. Biden advisers say he "will reevaluate the overall relationship with Saudi Arabia" including pushing for action on the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and the release of detained Saudi civil society activists.

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