I am pleased to be joining LinkedIn, creating more opportunities for partners to connect with and support the work of my Office as we strive towards a more equal, just, and sustainable world – for all.

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Writer #WalidDaqqa is 14th Palestinian to die in an Israeli jail since 7 Oct. We urge Israeli authorities to release his body for dignified burial. Bodies of all those who die in detention should be returned to their families in line with international standards.

#Mali : We are deeply concerned by the decree suspending the activities of political parties and other civic associations. It must be immediately repealed. An open and pluralistic civic space is key to human rights, peace and security & sustainable development.

Is #AI perpetuating racial discrimination against people of African descent?
This #AI forGood Webinar with UN Human Rights will bring together leading experts to analyze the challenges and propose actionable solutions.

🌐 loom.ly/HseP-5I
🗓️16 April 2024 @ 13:30 CEST

#GenAI can be used to make great discoveries, cure diseases & end climate change- but it could also lead to rampant rights abuses & untold suffering.
 
Govts & companies must commit to grounding new tech in human rights so we can use #AIforGood . Here's how ow.ly/xilq50R8g4w

Warmest wishes to all celebrating #EidAlFitr .

As this month of reflection comes to an end, may we continue carrying its lessons of empathy, generosity & community with us every day.

Remembering our shared humanity & recommitting to mutual respect is our path to peace

We welcome the European Court of Human Rights ECHR CEDH ruling in #KlimaSeniorinnen case v. #Switzerland affirming that States have human rights obligations to sufficiently mitigate #climate change. Ruling provides a basis for determined action & justice globally - Volker Türk

Save the Date! 📢 Tune into discussions on systemic racism, reparations & sustainable development at the 3rd annual session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent.

📅 April 16-19, 2024.

Watch live at ow.ly/N9P850RbzsL and click here to learn more…

Launched today, the Romani Memory Map for the Americas aims to recognize & honour sites of memory of the Romani community.
 
The project builds on efforts to strengthen Roma inclusion, advance public memory of Roma history & combat anti-gypsyism.
 
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Great meeting Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to discuss protecting the human right to health amidst increasing global turmoil.

Govt's must ensure equitable access to healthcare services: in war, in communities ravaged by climate change, for the most vulnerable populations— for everyone, everywhere.

The Rwanda genocide against the Tutsi was a clear reminder: Genocide doesn’t erupt from thin air; it follows years of normalised fear-mongering, hate & dehumanisation.

Govts must do everything in their power to combat hate, discrimination & other root causes before it's too late

Hospitals & aid workers are being attacked. People around the world are being denied universal healthcare & left alone to deal with dire physical impacts of climate change.

It couldn't be clearer: our right to health is being ignored. Govts must respect intl law. #WorldHealthDay

Join Volker Türk, High Commissioner UN Human Rights and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as we mark 75 years of the Universal Declaration of #HumanRights and WHO.

Let's discuss ways to safeguard the right to health in the face of conflicts and the climate crisis: bit.ly/3TKX6jI…

New UN Fact-Finding Mission on Iran’s report on the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' protests reveals serious human rights violations amounting to crimes against humanity.

As survivors seek justice, the FFMI urges the intl community to push for accountability & end the cycle of impunity👇

#Kyrgyzstan : We have serious concerns over the “foreign representatives” law due to come into force. It threatens the work of NGOs & violates rights to freedom of expression & association.

We call on authorities to repeal the law and respect international human rights standards.

Humanitarian aid and other goods necessary for the survival of the civilians must be allowed into #Gaza & be safely distributed.

So far, nearly 200 humanitarian workers have been killed.

Attacking people or objects involved in humanitarian aid may amount to a war crime.

Ahead of the 30th anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi in #Rwanda , I grieve the over 1 million people who were killed in cold blood & salute the survivors.

The victims must never be forgotten.

States need to do everything to #PreventGenocide worldwide - Volker Türk.

When will we stop letting fear & hate tear humanity apart?

War is a zero sum game where everyone loses

We must remember the fundamental truth that all humans have equal dignity, rights & value. Peace rests on our ability to constructively listen, learn from & respect each other

#Georgia : We urge the authorities to withdraw the draft law labelling civil society & media that receive over 20% of their funding from abroad as “organisations acting in the interest of a foreign power”. This poses serious threats to freedoms of expression & association.

🔵 TODAY at #HRC55

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