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Shameful for @UNDPEgypt to fully embrace gov't narrative & self-praise without offering criticism to the extent that their President's speech & report press release couldn't be more rosy if written by Sisi's office. Testament to how Int aid can be coopted. https://www.eg.undp.org/content/egypt/en/home/presscenter/pressreleases/2021/_-_-_-_-2021---_------------.html …pic.twitter.com/0kkHPetUfH

Starting today you can now stream #HRWFF favorite @alacallefilm on @hbomax . This powerful documentary captures the courage + perseverance of everyday #Venezuelans as they unite to restore liberty to their country. #ALaCalle @HRWcanada @HRW_Venezuela https://www.alacallefilm.com/ pic.twitter.com/kPGmDFSzBl

The Southwest is one of the fastest warming regions of the US as the climate changes. Even with moderate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the US counties along the Mexico border could see an annual average of 60 days with a heat index above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. https://twitter.com/clarychka/status/1438123198659416071 …pic.twitter.com/vqvZMYbyEp

BREAKING: The @icc_cpi has authorized an investigation into the #Philippines! Check it out: https://www.icc-cpi.int/CourtRecords/CR2021_08044.PDF … Comment from @condeHRW below. Watch this space for a coming soon...pic.twitter.com/USrMx7tD77

Guinea's recent coup shouldn't be allowed to create a human rights void. The coup leaders say they acted for the Guinean people. The new authorities should ensure the rights of all Guineans are respected, including the right to vote freely in elections. https://www.hrw.org/news/2021/09/15/guinea-leaders-should-respect-fundamental-rights …pic.twitter.com/AQoFG0ftaM

.@UNDP lavishes praise on #Egypt for “development approach that puts people at the centre of the development processes.” What of brazen human rights abuses at center of Sisi’s rule? Torture, jailing journalists&rights activists, extrajudicial executions? https://www.eg.undp.org/content/egypt/en/home/presscenter/pressreleases/2021/_-_-_-_-2021---_------------.html …pic.twitter.com/5HmtvF4Mco

As the climate changes, extreme heat in the US southern border region will come with more intensity, more often. 68 human, civil & environmental rights organizations are calling on the Biden admin to end border policies that put migrants & others at risk. https://buff.ly/3CfwOeL pic.twitter.com/VezZWyj2Li

On International Day of Democracy, observed today, let's remember that democracies often die not through tanks in the streets but by the undermining of democratic institutions and values by those in power. Exactly what @jairbolsonaro is doing in Brazil. https://www.hrw.org/news/2021/09/15/brazil-bolsonaro-threatens-democratic-rule …pic.twitter.com/Uv6457pU1D

President @jairbolsonaro is threatening democratic rule in Brazil: He is pursuing campaigns to intimidate the Supreme Court, signaling that he may attempt to cancel the 2022 election and violating critics’ freedom of expression. See @hrw's release: https://www.hrw.org/news/2021/09/15/brazil-bolsonaro-threatens-democratic-rule …pic.twitter.com/2qIWZrn0T2

On this International Day of Democracy, it's worth noting the growing number of autocrats who pay respect to democracy (sort of), seeking its legitimacy, by holding elections in form but not in substance. They preside over Zombie Democracies. https://www.hrw.org/news/2021/07/28/age-zombie-democracies …pic.twitter.com/awhh5oKKQs

The #BeirutBlast is an open, bleeding wound for #Lebanon. Lacking prospects for credible domestic inquiry, EU/member states should maximise pressure to ensure accountability: - Lead efforts at #HRC48 for UN investigation - Targeted sanctions against those obstructing justice https://twitter.com/Aya_Majzoub/status/1438050346543329287 …pic.twitter.com/u4YZtjtgZb