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UN Human Rights

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UN Human Rights

@UNHumanRights

The United Nations #HumanRights office is led by High Commissioner @volker_turk. Follow us on FB, IG & TikTok at unitednationshumanrights.

Geneva, Switzerland

Joined August 2009

UN Human Rights
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Human rights are under pressure in every region of the world. Our latest Annual Report provides an overview of the work undertaken by UN Human Rights over the past year to promote and protect the rights of all people, everywhere. ohchr.org/en/publication…
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UN Human Rights
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Jun 11
UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk launches the #GlobalAllianceForHumanRights to mobilize actors from all sectors, regions and generations, to help place human rights at the centre of global debate and decision-making. globalalliance.un.org
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Jun 11
In my career, I have faced situations where respect and equality were not there, and for me, that should never be accepted. Never! I imagine a world of sport free from racism on and off the pitch. I want to use my voice to help make that happen. I am proud to be part of the
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UN Human Rights
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Jun 11
UN Human Rights Chief deplores violence in the #UK. @volker_turk warns various actors instrumentalizing brutal Belfast and Southampton attacks, engaging in divisive narratives against communities based on race and ethnicity to incite hatred and violence. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…
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UN Human Rights
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Jun 11
We're in a defining moment. Here's why we're launching the Global Alliance for Human Rights today! globalalliance.un.org
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UN Human Rights
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Jun 8
US sanctions against #Cuba are endangering lives and must be lifted immediately- warns @volker_turk. "Children are dying because doctors lack access to essential medical supplies and medicines. This is unacceptable." ohchr.org/en/press-relea…
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Jun 8
El Niño, a climate pattern linked to warmer ocean temperatures and more extreme weather, is expected to emerge between this June and August. It could contribute to another exceptionally hot year, with consequences for billions of people around the world who depend on healthy
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UN Human Rights
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Jun 5
A clean, healthy and sustainable environment is a human right. Its effective implementation is a legal obligation that supports stronger action to address environmental crises, including climate change. This World Environment Day, OHCHR and partners are highlighting human
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RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW CLIMATE
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Jun 4
Today: the Right Here Right Now Global Youth Climate Summit goes live. 🌍 Starts 4 PM MST and runs 24 hours into #WorldEnvironmentDay. Youth voices. Climate action. One global stage. Hosted by @UNHumanRights and @OxfordSBS. Register here: bit.ly/4cZfq23
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UN Human Rights
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Jun 4
New EU rules on return need to respect international and EU human rights standards. Creating offshore return hubs with limited safeguards, expanded use of detention - including of children, and weakened protections that risk refoulement, all warrant careful reconsideration.
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UN Human Rights
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Jun 2
#Nicaragua: We deplore the death in custody of Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera & urge prompt investigations. We call on the authorities to release all those arbitrarily detained & ensure detention facilities fully comply with intl human rights standards.
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Jun 2
#Haiti: @UNHumanRights Office welcomes the opening of two specialised judicial units - a significant step toward tackling widespread impunity & corruption and ensuring justice & reparations for victims. ohchr.org/en/press-brief…
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May 29
Faith should never be a reason to live in fear. Tolerance is the foundation of protecting everyone’s equal rights. ohchr.org/en/stories/202…
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