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  1. 27 minutes ago

    Independent expert Idriss Jazairy says unilateral coercive measures on exacerbate humanitarian crisis: “The Syrian people should not have to suffer” ➡️

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  2. 3 hours ago

    : UN experts condemn use of defamation laws to silence defenders who report business-related human rights abuses ➡️

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  3. 4 hours ago

    We are concerned at suspension of in . States must protect and respect without discrimination, including for community.

    Standing in solidarity with the community in after the suspension of
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  4. 5 hours ago

    Today in : Watch the UN Committee quiz : On the agenda: poverty, discrimination, expulsion of migrant children, and child recruitment to non-State armed groups such as Al-Qaida and ISIL, & other issues.

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    13 hours ago

    Being an ally is not something you are, it’s something you do. Learn more about how you can for your family members, friends, colleagues and neighbors:

    15 replies . 159 retweets 264 likes
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    21 hours ago

    « J’ai été torturé et frappé. On vous dépose à la frontière du Niger puis vous marchez des heures dans le désert ». interviewé lors de mission d’évaluation des des migrants :

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    May 15

    The concept of is as simple as it is powerful — people have a right to be treated with dignity. See how business can turn principles into practice with Human Rights Translated 2.0:

    1 reply . 63 retweets 71 likes
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  8. 17 hours ago

    should commit states to put in place means for assessing protection needs of each ; entry and stay where int’l law protects a migrant from deportation; discretionary entry, stay and periodic regularization for others

    ‘Dreamers’ and other demonstrators call for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) protection in Los Angeles, California, USA, Feb 2018. Photo: EPA-EFE/MIKE NELSON
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  9. 17 hours ago

    “Govts have no monopoly of ideas” says , urging authorities to let rights defenders, lawyers and journalists do their crucial work unhindered by threats and fear of prosecution

    A Tajik man votes in the march 2015 elections. Photo: EPA
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    May 16

    Good example of .... “A barista refused to serve a man ‘being really racist’ to a Muslim. Her bosses backed her.”

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  11. 19 hours ago

    The promise not to leave anyone behind in the implementation of the must include persons – UN human rights experts on the eve of :

    22 replies . 173 retweets 296 likes
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  12. 21 hours ago

    should prohibit use of detention as a tool to manage . There is no solid evidence to show that it works. On the contrary, it has serious impact on physical and mental health of migrants

    7 replies . 42 retweets 72 likes
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  13. 21 hours ago

    No one should ever be subject to enforced disappearance. Ensure your country has ratified the Convention on & watch 📹to learn more about the work of the UN human rights treaty bodies.

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    22 hours ago

    🔴 Expresamos nuestro apoyo a la y a todos los actores que inician hoy el y que buscan allanar el camino hacia el cese de la violencia y la búsqueda de la justicia y la verdad.

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    May 16

    On Wednesday's Int'l Day of Living Together in Peace & every day, help us promote peace, tolerance, inclusion, understanding & solidarity around the 🌍.

    41 replies . 303 retweets 491 likes
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  16. 23 hours ago

    The task of learning to live together, in equality and justice, is humanity's oldest & most essential challenge. United in differences & diversity, we can all build a sustainable world of peace, solidarity & harmony.

    15 replies . 213 retweets 351 likes
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  17. May 16

    We warmly welcome 's release. has a historic opportunity to ensure the centrality of , rule of law & an independent judiciary, end the imposition of repressive laws & ensure for all. We stand ready to support – UN rights chief

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  18. May 16

    : In 2018 increased the education spending by 6.8%. João Kutacuta Saluei had to interrupt his studies several times, now he is attending classes near home & his school has gained access to safe drinking water. Photos

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  19. May 16

    Angola: Every day, children are at risk to die from preventable causes such as malaria, diarrheal diseases & respiratory infections. To guarantee the right to health , the country has to strengthen healthcare and water & sanitation systems. Photo

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  20. May 16

    It was when they had their 6th child that Geoveth & Verónica managed to give their baby a name & nationality as soon as he was born. In , children with birth registration are still an exception. Angola live today: Photo

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