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    3 hours ago

    I commit to actively promoting an open, safe & inclusive civic space. Together with other leaders of we will take concrete steps for meaningful participation of feminist movements & women rights defenders in all their diversity online & offline.

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  2. 2 hours ago

    Feminists have been essential to the advancement of multiple human rights issues everywhere – UN Human Rights Chief . "The need for action and solidarity has never been stronger." is a collective demand to 👉

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  3. 4 hours ago

    Apply to our Fellowship programme for people of . Deadline extended to 15 July 2021.

    Did you know that we offer a Fellowship programme to empower people of to defend human rights & ? Apply before 5 July 2021.
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  4. 6 hours ago

    We welcome US moratorium on federal executions, pending policy review. Serious concerns on use of death penalty across the – including arbitrary application, disparate impact on minorities, and number of exonerations – justify complete abolition.

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    18 hours ago

    : We welcome the reported release of some 2,000 political prisoners in Myanmar. Any such releases should be unconditional and we call for the remaining 2,900 to be promptly released.

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  6. 16 hours ago

    Feminist leaders, movements, and organizations must be able to fight for gender equality, without fear of reprisals.  Learn about our Commitment to supporting them to advance gender equality, peace and human rights for all:

    Speak up for women’s rights! Every time, everywhere. Let's not allow silence to be compliant to a culture of sexism and misogyny. As the Forum kicks off in Paris, here's how you can :
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  7. Jul 1

    Women human rights defenders are under attack. Join us in our commitment to counter the backlash against gender equality and , and ensure an open, safe and inclusive for all!

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    Jul 1

    Four tech companies have pledged to tackle abuse against women on their platforms. While these promises are a positive step forward, now they must take concrete measures to make the Internet safer for women — and for all of us.

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    Jul 1

    is more than averting violent conflict: it is about ensuring sustainable development is reinforced by sustainable peace. With rights violations at the heart of every conflict,  must be placed at the heart of prevention initiatives.

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    Jul 1

    : UN body calls on States to ensure that people deprived of liberty are included in national vaccination programmes against , and to continue efforts to tackle overcrowding in detention. Read 👉

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  11. Jul 1

    🇵🇸 : UN Human Rights Chief urges the Government to ensure the safety of protesters ahead of further demonstrations planned for Saturday in Ramallah, following attacks on protesters last weekend. Learn more 👉

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    Jul 1

    ’s decision to withdraw from is deeply regrettable & should be reversed – ♀️ The Istanbul Convention is a regional human rights instrument to protect women against all forms of violence & hold perpetrators accountable. 👉

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    Jun 30

    “Ce n’est pas parce qu’on est en prison qu’on doit perdre notre dignité. Les choses doivent changer.”: une vidéo du , et du illustre la souffrance quotidienne des personnes privées de liberté en Haïti.

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    Jun 30

    🔵 TODAY at the Human Rights Council from 10:00 CET Special Rapporteurs on: - extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions (continued) - peaceful assembly - leprosy - freedom of expression ℹ️ INFO 📺 WATCH

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  15. Jul 1

    : A newly released seminal UN Human Rights report offers an agenda to dismantle systemic racism. 👉

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  16. Jul 1

    1 in 6 partnered women experienced abuse during the 2020 lockdown. The Forum in Paris is our chance to make a difference. Join us:

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  17. Jun 30

    🇭🇹 : New report calls for urgent solutions to tackle inhumane and overcrowded prison conditions in Haiti, where prisoners often spend years subjected to ill-treatment and torture, many of them while still awaiting trial. Learn more:

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    Jun 30

    "To dismantle systemic racism we need to start with accountability," UN expert Dominique Day – UN Working Group on People of African Descent

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  19. Jun 30

    Older people face disproportionate impacts on their rights due to climate change. They may also be neglected or marginalized by climate laws and policies. We urgently need ambitious to protect all people everywhere – tells :

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    Jun 29

    🔵 TODAY at the Human Rights Council from 10:00 CET - Panel discussion on the human rights of older people and - Special Rapporteurs on (continued), on extreme poverty + on summary executions 📺 WATCH

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