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  1. 27 minutes ago

    : We deplore the severe beating of activist Gregory Sanabria in prison. We call for the humane treatment of ALL prisoners and urge an investigation into the use of torture and other ill-treatment. All political prisoners must be released.

    4 replies . 61 retweets 51 likes
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    57 minutes ago

    Ser aliado supone ir más allá de la aceptación en silencio. Infórmate sobre cómo apoyar a la comunidad :

    1 reply . 13 retweets 30 likes
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    2 hours ago

    Criminalisation & pathologisation perpetuate stigma and deter individuals from seeking services and may lead to denial of proper access to their right to health… Addressing these challenges bears strong relation with SDG 3.

    1 reply . 14 retweets 24 likes
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  4. 1 hour ago

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

    7 replies . 27 retweets 41 likes
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  5. 3 hours ago

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

    3 replies . 38 retweets 56 likes
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  6. 5 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
    1 reply . 48 retweets 73 likes
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  7. 6 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.

    13 replies . 30 retweets 70 likes
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    14 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:

    16 replies . 181 retweets 300 likes
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    22 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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    5 replies . 20 retweets 17 likes
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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 72 likes
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  11. 18 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
    7 replies . 26 retweets 56 likes
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  12. 18 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
    2 replies . 23 retweets 37 likes
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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.”

    12 replies . 29 retweets 102 likes
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  14. 20 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 . 184 retweets 305 likes
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  15. 22 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 . 43 retweets 72 likes
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  16. 22 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.

    13 replies . 83 retweets 126 likes
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    23 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 . 302 retweets 493 likes
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  19. 24 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.

    17 replies . 219 retweets 357 likes
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  20. 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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