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The United Nations #HumanRights office is led by High Commissioner

@MBachelet

. Follow us on FB, IG & Tiktok at unitednationshumanrights. #StandUp4HumanRights

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#Cambodia🇰🇭 Years of restrictions on civic space & #PressFreedom threaten democracy. New report shows how legislation to censor & put media workers under surveillance was adopted to empower the government to curtail their work + #FreeSpeech through courts: ow.ly/3Cf850KawEY

“When we defend media freedom, we defend justice, good governance and human rights,” says Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Picture: Former journalists who have been charged with espionage, speak to the media in front of the Municipal Court of Phnom Penh after receiving their verdict in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, October 3, 2019. ©REUTERS

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Aug 2

🇸🇬#Singapore: We deplore the hanging today of two men & are deeply troubled by the planned execution of two others on 5 August. We urge authorities to halt all scheduled executions & to end the use of mandatory death sentences for drug offences. ow.ly/9rLz50K9HL5

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Aug 2

"In Venezuela, we see multiple cases of #internetshutdowns. An open, free, secure and safe internet empowers everyone’s human rights and at the same time the economic and social development of countries", says

, director of

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Sia Mawalla, a

officer, recently travelled more than 1,600 km by road to #Somaliland's #Sool and #Sanaag regions to meet the regions' people and better understand their #humanrights needs. Check out this photo story of her journey for more! bit.ly/3Q6376S

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Aug 1

Vibrant & open civic space is one of the best keys we have to advance the human rights of people of African descent & reimagine a better future with justice, equality & human dignity for all –UN Human Rights Chief

@mbachelet

at #NBCS2022. ow.ly/BNTo50K8m39 #FightRacism

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for our new partnership to drive engagement and mobilize resources to advance the #HumanRights of people with disabilities and promote inclusive societies. #LeaveNoOneBehind

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Jul 28

How can you stand up for the #humanright to a clean, healthy & sustainable #environment?

We all have a right to protect our #environment. To do that, we need access to environmental info, to include everyone in environmental policy making & to ensure access to #justice for those affected. The UNGA's recognition of this right is an essential 1st step towards this goal

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Are you anxious about #climatechange? The #humanright to a healthy #environment was recognised today by the UN General Assembly!🙌 What does this mean for our everyday lives & future? Check out our Instagram Story to find out and learn how you can demand #climatejustice now.

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Jul 28

📢UN Human Rights Chief

@mbachelet

hails today's historic recognition of the human right to a clean, healthy & sustainable #environment by the UN General Assembly. She calls for urgent action to make it a reality for all. 👉ow.ly/FT6k50K6wS3

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Jul 27

During Zambia’s 2021 presidential elections, the #Internetshutdown was disruptive & infringed on rights to access to information. “The shutdown itself created a lot of speculation, which gave rise to misinformation & disinformation” - Susan Mwape

@accessnow

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Jul 26

The right to social protection is critical for reducing poverty and guaranteeing a life in dignity and for forging resilient and fair societies –UN Human Rights Chief

@mbachelet

. Read more: ow.ly/yel850K4Grg

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Jul 26

🇨🇴#Colombia: Rising levels of violence perpetrated by non-State armed groups & criminal organizations in rural areas have devastating impact on human rights, warns our new report. The incoming Government must prioritize tackling this violence. 👉ow.ly/3UhK50K4tu2

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Jul 26

Would you stand up or speak out against #racism? These

@worldmoot

competitors aren't afraid to take that first step to #FightRacism nor should you. #Change starts with each of us. Racism stops with you & me. 👉 Learn about injustice 👉 Speak Up when you see it 👉 Act against it

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Jul 25

🇨🇫#CAR: Our new reports show brutal organised attack in Boyo village by pro-Government militia, & systematic+widespread sexual violence by armed groups. We urge armed groups to cease all attacks on civilians, lay down arms & re-engage in the peace process. ow.ly/e3BE50K3C8Z

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Jul 25

🇲🇲#Myanmar: UN Human Rights Chief

@mbachelet

condemns execution of 4 democracy activists by the military. She calls for immediate release of political prisoners & others arbitrarily detained, & urges the country to reinstate its death penalty moratorium. ow.ly/T6Wt50K3xHM

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Jul 22

🇱🇰#SriLanka: We are alarmed by the unnecessary use of force by security forces to break up a protest camp near presidential offices in Colombo. We condemn reports of beatings of protesters, journalists & lawyers & urge authorities to halt the use of force: ow.ly/f12h50K2hW3

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Jul 22

#SierraLeone abolished the #deathpenalty. This historic moment follows decades of collaboration between our Office, the country’s

@HRCommissionSL

& NGOs like

@advocaid

. See how

@UN_HRC

supports legal change to protect #humanrights: ow.ly/RyCE50K20u4

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Jul 20

🇵🇪#Peru: UN Human Rights Chief

@mbachelet

ends 3-day official visit. "Peru’s human rights challenges are clear, but I am convinced that they can be overcome & a way to a more inclusive future found. It is important to not lose hope." ow.ly/MTjH50K0nLW

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Jul 20

Are you feeling the moves? 🕺🏾💃🏾It’s not that hard & feels this good when we all come together! Stay tuned to hear how these

@worldmoot

competitors are speaking out to #FightRacism & inspire change. You can too 👉#LearnSpeakUpAct. Together, we can make a difference.💪

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UNAMA News

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Jul 20

UNAMA’s report documents human rights violations against media workers and civil society, including arbitrary arrests, torture and ill-treatment, threats and harassment. Full report: bit.ly/3aNwVGI

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UNAMA News

@UNAMAnews

Jul 20

While the de facto authorities have taken some steps aimed at improving the human rights situation, the report documents a range of human rights violations -- arbitrary arrests, detentions, torture, excessive use of force & extrajudicial killings. Report: bit.ly/3aNwVGI

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Jul 20

Human rights & intl solidarity should take centre stage in the new pandemics treaty being discussed now by World Health Assembly Member States. All stakeholder views should be heard in this process. The right to participation is key for good policy.

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TODAY:

The second meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response will be webcast here live.

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Jul 20

"Our human rights are intrinsically bound to the health of our shared #environment," says UN Human Rights Chief

@mbachelet

at Moment for Nature at the

@UN

. We must make the right to a healthy environment our lived reality. 👉ow.ly/tahb50JZRjG

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Jul 20

Discussions around #migration often revolve around one-dimensional stereotypes, perpetuating discrimination. How can you change the narrative? 🎧 Tune into our #StandUp4Migrants episode to find out why telling your story can make such a difference: ow.ly/Z4Cb50JZQwq

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Jul 20

Thank you #UAE for donating $180K to support our Office's #humanrights work. You can donate too: donatenow.ohchr.org

“We must recognize children not only as victims but also as active participants whose own voices and experience must be heard and acted on,” #humanrights Assistant Secretary-General on children affected by conflict and violence. 👉 bit.ly/3IPcXaY

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Jul 19

How can a country accelerate progress on the #SDGs? By strengthening the civic participation & voice of its people so policies respond to their #humanrights & needs. See how Guinea-Bissau is leading the way through their 1st ever consultative SDG review: ohchr.org/en/stories/202

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Jul 19

📢 UN Human Rights Chief

@mbachelet

asks you to #LearnSpeakUpAct to #FightRacism. Achieving human dignity and equality is our collective duty.

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Jul 18

How can you #fightracism? Learn. Speak up. Act. On #MandelaDay, today, we are launching a 2-yr campaign to raise global awareness & inspire concrete action against racism. Together, we can achieve racial justice & equality! ohchr.org/en/stories/202 #learnspeakact

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Jul 18

🇵🇪#Peru: UN Human Rights Chief

@mbachelet

begins official visit until 20 July. She is meeting senior officials, civil society, indigenous peoples, human rights defenders, private sector representatives and members of the international community.

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Jul 18

🇭🇹#Haiti: We are deeply concerned by the worsening of violence in Port-au-Prince & the rise in human rights abuses by heavily armed gangs against local population. We urge authorities to protect human rights & place them at the front of crisis responses. 👉ow.ly/9CUb50JXTqT

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Jul 18

Thank you #Sweden for donating $1.48M to support our Office's #humanrights work. You can donate too: donatenow.ohchr.org

Thank you #NewZealand for donating $642K to support our Office's #humanrights work. You can donate too: donatenow.ohchr.org @

🇵🇪#Peru: UN Human Rights Chief

@mbachelet

will begin an official mission on Monday, 18 July, during which she will hold discussions in Lima on the country’s human rights challenges and opportunities. 👉ow.ly/mbb550JWJaA

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Jul 15

UN Human Rights Chief

@mbachelet

hails historic conviction of former Iranian official by Swedish court for his role in 1988 summary executions of political opponents. States should use universal jurisdiction to bridge accountability gap for serious crimes & ensure truth+justice.

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Jul 15

Why is education 🔑 to #FightRacism? It: 💪Deconstructs the prejudices that fuel it 💪Empowers us with knowledge to speak up for our #HumanRights 💪Equips us with tools to fight oppression & discrimination #LearnSpeakUpAct Become an agent of change: ohchr.org/en/get-involve

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Jul 14

Countries are presenting at the

@UN

their progress towards the #GlobalGoals and a better future for all. Human rights must be part of their efforts and we have new guidelines to help them: bit.ly/3PauHjq #HLPF2022

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Guest Article: Commitment to the SDGs Goes Hand in Hand with Human Rights, Also in VNRs | SDG...

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Jul 14

Promoting & protecting children's rights must lie at the core of efforts to build together greener & more resilient societies & economies. "We must take bold & urgent action to generate the transformative change that our children deserve" –

@mbachelet

. 👉ow.ly/kRnf50JVzLw