UN Special Rapporteur Tomoya Obokata
@TomObokata
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UN Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery (現代的形態奴隷制担当の国連特別報告者) @UN_HRC Professor of International Human Rights Law @UoYLaw @CAHRYork ヨーク大学/国際人権法教授
Joined December 2017
In an historic move, the Human Rights Council this morning adopted a resolution merging my mandate and that of the Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons. The new post "Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery and Trafficking in Persons" will start 1 May 2026.
#HRC60 | Draft resolution A/HRC/60/L.8 on the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery and trafficking in persons was ADOPTED without a vote.
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Palestine: Any peace plan must respect international law, beginning with self-determination and accountability, urge UN experts https://t.co/ehXbFZjfkW
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GENEVA – UN experts* today expressed hope for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza but warned that any peace plan must absolutely safeguard the human rights of Palestinians, and not create further conditi...
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States have pledged to end child labour in all its forms by the end of 2025. "However, an estimated 138 million children remain subjected to child labour worldwide, with 54 million in hazardous forms," Special Rapporteur @TomObokata told the @UN Human Rights Council. #HRC60
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In its Item 3 intervention for the ID with SR on Slavery at #HRC60, @ADHRB asked the SR @TomObokata: isn’t it time to end modern-day slavery in the GCC, or must we wait for yet more human rights disasters? #AbolishKafala
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On 12 September 2025, Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) delivered an intervention during the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. During the...
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#Israel's attack on #Qatar is a grave breach of the United Nations Charter. At #HRC60, the Coordination Committee of Special Procedures urges Israel to respect int'l law & to refrain from further actions that jeopardise prospects of peace. https://t.co/LmIo61DG1p
#CeasefireNow
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In Bangkok this week attending UN Responsible Business & Human Rights Forum #RBHRForum and other events
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It was a pleasure meeting Ambassador Duke in Geneva this week. I look forward to continuing our dialogue.
Today, Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery @TomObokata presented his report on his Australia visit at @UN_HRC. Pleased to deliver Australia’s response & meet with the Special Rapporteur to discuss Australia’s ongoing efforts to combat modern slavery.
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Today, Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery @TomObokata presented his report on his Australia visit at @UN_HRC. Pleased to deliver Australia’s response & meet with the Special Rapporteur to discuss Australia’s ongoing efforts to combat modern slavery.
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We share @TomObokata's call for urgent action: Despite progress, the scale of child labour remains staggering. Around the world, children are still subjected to forced labour, contemporary forms of slavery, human trafficking & other forms of exploitation. Our #HRC60 statement ⤵️
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At #HRC60 ID on slavery with @TomObokata, the #Benelux countries 🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺 are alarmed that millions of children remain trapped in labour, exploitation & abuse. States must uphold #SDG4 & #SDG8.7, end child recruitment incl. online, and ensure free, quality education for all.
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“An estimated 138 million children remain subjected to child labour worldwide, with 54 million in hazardous forms,” @TomObokata, Special Rapporteur on modern slavery, told the @UN Human Rights Council. His latest report details “the worst forms of child labour”. #HRC60
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I very much look forward to attending this side event sponsored by important partners with an impressive list of speakers. Those interested can still register.
📣 At #HRC60 join the side event “Voices Against Worst Forms of Child Labour" 👎 10 Sept (13:00, Room III, Palais des Nations or register on ZOOM - https://t.co/TpxJmJ8DMm)
@TomObokata @UNHumanRights @FCDOGovUK @GlobalMarch @ituc
#EndChildLabour #Achieve87
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#Brasil 🇧🇷 Legado da escravidão, do colonialismo e interesses empresariais alimentam formas contemporâneas de escravidão: especialista da ONU @TomObokata SAIBA: https://t.co/q68Oqd55ZO
@ONUBrasil
Legacy of slavery and colonialism and business interests fuel contemporary forms of slavery in #Brazil, says UN Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery @TomObokata
https://t.co/naJfwXdP33
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My mission completed! My press release and preliminary findings are available.
Legacy of slavery and colonialism and business interests fuel contemporary forms of slavery in #Brazil, says UN Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery @TomObokata
https://t.co/naJfwXdP33
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The family unit is under attack! Stand with us as we fight the anti-family left!
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Today is the first day of my official visit to Brazil 🇧🇷. I look forward to meeting a range of stakeholders to discover more about Brazil 's actions against contemporary forms of slavery.
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My report on my visit to #Australia 🇦🇺 is now available: https://t.co/D5AbBvMqEf. I would like to thank the Government for its invitation & excellent cooperation, and other stakeholders for coordinating various meetings and sharing their knowledge & stories.
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The UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, @TomObokata, will conduct a visit to Brazil from 18 to 29 August 2025. https://t.co/ncIJ7Gu5K5
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#Russia: UN experts urge authorities to take immediate & decisive action to end long-standing trafficking and forced labour of migrant women in the #Golyanovo district of Moscow, ensuring accountability as well as justice & redress for all victims. https://t.co/c4ZJ1LPcfZ
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UN experts welcome @CIJ_ICJ historic recognition that all States have binding obligations under int'l #HumanRights law to protect the climate & environment. Violations entail State responsibility to provide reparations. https://t.co/D3XugSNqQr
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Apply to become a human rights expert @UN_HRC. 16 positions, including my mandate, are available. Deadline: August 28. https://t.co/7sJQGF7uRZ
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