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Volker Türk

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United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights | @UNHumanRights Chief #StandUp4HumanRights

شامل ہوئے Mart 2022
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Just back from the #UK, where I met officials, @JennyChapman, civil society, students, UNA-UK and philanthropists. In thoughtful and engaging conversations, one message stood out: in times of turbulence, we must stand together to protect human rights for all.
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UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk appalled by recent antisemitic attacks against synagogues & Jewish institutions in Belgium, the Netherlands, Canada and the US. Those responsible must be brought to justice. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…
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AI can make the world safer and more peaceful, but it brings new challenges, from concerns about privacy, inequality, jobs and polarization, to environmental harm. We need to control AI and take ownership of our future. ➡️ My remarks at @UCL ohchr.org/en/statements-…
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Herzlichen Glückwunsch an die Österreichische Liga für Menschenrechte @Oe_Liga_MR zu ihrem 100-jährigen Jubiläum. Seit ihrer Gründung 1926 stärkt die Liga die Demokratie in Österreich und zeigt, was gemeinsames Engagement für Menschenrechte bewirken kann. ohchr.org/sites/default/…
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Congratulations to the Austrian League for Human Rights @Oe_Liga_MR on its 100th anniversary. Over the past century, the League has helped ground Austrian society in democratic values, showing what is possible when people stand together for human rights. ohchr.org/en/statements-…
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#Venezuela: The authorities have moved to correct some of the wrongs of the past, but systemic human rights concerns persist. The country’s future must be decided by its people, and human rights must guide the way. ➡️ My update to @UN_HRC ohchr.org/en/statements-…
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On the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, we honour Muslims around the world who make our communities stronger & richer. Our shared humanity rests on the dignity & equality of every person. We must call out anti-Muslim hatred wherever we find it.   ohchr.org/en/statements-…
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Promoting and protecting the human rights of young people is a key part of @UNHumanRights work. Glad to be part of @giuliatariello’s video highlighting why youth participation matters. Young people aren’t just our future – they are driving change right now.
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#Senegal’s anti-LGBT bill that imposes up to 10 years in prison for consensual same-sex relations violates human rights and puts people at risk of violence. I call on the President not to sign it. Love and identity should never be criminalised. ➡️ ohchr.org/en/press-relea…
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I am appalled by the increased use of deadly drones in #Sudan; they have reportedly killed more than 200 civilians in a week. This senseless conflict has devastated millions, and the Sudanese people have suffered enough. It’s time to end it.   ➡️ ohchr.org/en/press-relea…
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Leaving Brussels after important discussions on the #EU’s role in conflict prevention and defending international law. Human rights must stay at the core of all efforts - from early warning to peace negotiations. We need the EU to champion these values at home and abroad.
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I’m horrified by #SouthSudan violations – civilians are being brutally killed, injured, & displaced daily across the country.  Some of these acts may constitute war crimes. The attention of the international community to bring an end to the surging violence is urgently needed.
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South Sudan: @volker_turk urges immediate ceasefire, horrified by growing accounts of serious violations including killings of civilians, destruction and poisoning of key water sources, and fresh waves of mass displacement. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

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Today we paid tribute to the incredible women who took part in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, including Bodil Begtrup of Denmark. A true trailblazer, she championed the rights of women and minorities, affirming a simple truth: human rights are for all.
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Discrimination against women and girls affects every aspect of their lives. Achieving gender equality is essential to building peaceful and inclusive societies. This #InternationalWomensDay, we asked women human rights defenders: What do equal rights and justice mean to you?
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For people with disabilities, infrastructure can be an obstacle. Let’s commit to building a world that works for everyone. ➡️ My #HRC61 remarks ohchr.org/en/statements-…
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Great to attend the opening of the Geneva International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights. Such festivals show us that human rights aren’t abstract legal concepts, but realities we live and breathe.
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The crisis in the Middle East is spreading like wildfire. The world urgently needs to contain and extinguish this blaze. I urge the States involved to take immediate steps to de-escalate to prevent further devastation for civilians. ➡️ohchr.org/en/statements/…
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Inequality is deciding the fate of millions of people - who eats, who learns, who gets healthcare. We need fairer global finance, and economies that deliver for everyone, based on human rights. 👉My remarks today @UN_HRC  ohchr.org/en/statements-…
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