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United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights | @UNHumanRights Chief #StandUp4HumanRights
Joined March 2022
International #YouthDay is a celebration of young people’s voices, their contributions & talent to find practical solutions to human rights challenges. My message to young people: You have my full support. Keep fighting for the human rights of everyone, everywhere!
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Too often, Indigenous Peoples are excluded from decisions on climate, tech & beyond. Their knowledge & wisdom are crucial to building a just future. On World’s #IndigenousPeoplesDay, let’s stand together to protect their rights & voices.
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Horrified by continued attacks on civilians in #DRC, despite recent ceasefire agreement. They must end immediately, and all those responsible must be held to account. ⬇️ My statement below.
#DRC: Attacks on civilians by the M23 & other armed groups amid continued fighting & despite recently signed ceasefire are appalling. According to first-hand accounts to @UNHumanRights, at least 319 civilians were killed by the M23, backed by members of the Rwanda Defence Force,
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Valuable talk with #Roma communities about fighting discrimination. Denied access to education, health & decent work, Roma have been facing structural racism for decades. Hearing minority voices is crucial to dismantling injustices & to tackling today’s deepest crises.
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#Sudan: My team reports massive human rights violations & abuses. Thousands of civilians have been killed; over 12m people are displaced; sexual violence is used as a weapon. A ceasefire is desperately needed. Human rights act as an alert system, & that system is flashing red.
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Ahead of crucial global talks on #PlasticsTreaty, I urge govts to unite & ensure human rights are front & centre in the negotiations. We urgently need measures to protect people & our planet throughout the plastics lifecycle—from extraction to disposal #EndPlasticPollution #INC52
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Completing important visit to #Helsinki. Grateful to 🇫🇮 for invitation to mark 50 years of the Helsinki Final Act & for a valued partnership. Timely exchanges w/ President @alexstubb, Foreign Minister @elinavaltonen, @osce & others on importance of human rights for lasting peace.
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Honoured to speak in #Helsinki, where leaders came together 50 years ago to bridge Cold War divides & sign the Final Act. They recognised that peace & security depend on human rights, dialogue & cooperation. We must renew that commitment to face today's challenges—& those ahead.
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Inspiring engagement with young people committed to peace & human rights at the #YouthForum25FI in #Helsinki. Their courage to ask hard questions, seek solutions & imagine better futures gives me hope. We must protect their voices & support their leadership.
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Today, we remember the courage of the people in #Bangladesh who protested against injustice one year ago. As we honour those who paid the ultimate price for a better future, my Office remains committed to supporting Bangladesh in advancing justice and healing.
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From climate change to inequality—global responses aren't meeting today's urgent realities. Local govts are on the frontlines & uniquely placed to drive the change we urgently need. Proud to support them w/ new guidance for #HumanRightsCities that deliver for people & our planet
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On this first-ever Int'l Day of Women & Girls of #AfricanDescent, we honour generations whose courage & creativity has shaped our world. Yet this important community is still held back by systems that exclude. We must end systemic racism—& make equality a reality for all.
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Milestone for people & our planet with sweeping #ICJ advisory opinion on #ClimateChange!. It affirms Govts’ obligations to protect our climate & environment & uphold our human rights. This is a roadmap for #ClimateJustice, remedies for harm & a just transition for all. @CIJ_ICJ
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From education to jobs—local govts can shape more just, sustainable cities. As I told local leaders, we must build a #HumanRightsEconomy that puts people 1st in every policy & budget decision. Pleased to support govts building human rights cities thru new guidance w/ @uclg_org👇.
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Ending important visit to #Luxembourg with key discussions on advancing human rights—nationally, through holistic support for victims of violence & amid geopolitical & emerging tech challenges. Deeply grateful for 🇱🇺's support for multilateralism, human rights & dignity for all.
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Too many leaders rule through force & fear. #Mandela—like history's great visionaries—led differently: with empathy & compassion. He showed that equal rights & treatment don’t divide societies—they make them more just, united & peaceful. That’s the kind of leadership we need now
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The #ICC was created so the gravest crimes would never go unanswered—so no one would be above the law. 27yrs on, that principle—& the int’l system built to uphold it—is under attack. On #CriminalJustice Day, I urge Govts to defend #RuleOfLaw & keep justice within reach for all
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#HumanRightsEducation is key to building inclusive, peaceful societies. Pleased to sign an MoU between my Office & @gchumanrights to advance human rights through education & shared expertise at global, regional & national levels. A vital investment in youth & future leadership
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