Sherine Tadros
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Deputy Director of Advocacy & UN Representative, Amnesty International. Board member @HopeMultiplied & @NYCAutism. Author of Taking Sides @TakingSidesMem
New York, USA
Joined March 2009
Thank you @WritesRights !.
My amazing colleague @SherineT on why she quit journalism to lobby the UN to ensure #humanrights are better protected - not just in conflicts and crises, but for all of us. h/t @Donahuefilm #WildVoices
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Palestinian Ambassador wears a mask with “END APARTHEID” on it during UN Security Council meeting. First time I see this at a meeting #israel #palestine
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With @AmnestyUK Ambassador @NazaninBoniadi today at UNHQ as she prepares to speak at an Arria-Formula meeting about the protests in #Iran and the brutal crackdown by authorities there. @amnestyusa @AmnestyUN
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“They’ve been killed with batons to the head and bullets in their necks, as they ran for their lives” @NazaninBoniadi
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States must vote tmrw at the @UN_HRC to create a mechanism to investigate human rights violations in #Iran. This move is long overdue, one year ago @NazaninBoniadi and @AgnesCallamard argued an international mechanism was necessary to prevent more crimes
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BREAKING: new @Amnesty investigation has found the #Taliban responsible for brutal massacre of Hazara men. We've been on the ground in #Afghanistan in recent days - and have verified torture and killings in Ghazni province
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On the wrong side of history @EmmanuelMacron.
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Is there a second part to this tweet that I missed? Maybe where @Jeremy_Hunt expresses the same concern for innocent Palestinian victims of Israeli fire? Do they not also have families that deserve thoughts and prayers? It’s truly unbelievable the lack of humanity.
Deeply shocked by events in Israel and Gaza over the last 48 hours & thoughts with the families of innocent civilians killed and affected by Hamas’ indiscriminate and abhorrent rocket attacks. UK fully supports vital role UN and Egypt have in securing a ceasefire.
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Sad day as Amnesty International in India is forced to shut down after a campaign of harassment by the government designed to make it impossible for us to continue. All because we were highlighting human rights abuses by the government and police. #India #HumanRights.
The continuing crackdown on @AIIndia over the last two years and the complete freezing of bank accounts is not accidental. This is not the end of Amnesty India's commitment to human rights, we will not be silenced by the attacks of the government.
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In any war or bombardment you send journalists and human rights investigators to the borders, to speak to refugees as they flee the violence. Not in #gaza because people cannot flee, there is nowhere to go, nowhere safe, there is no refuge. #GazaUnderSiege.
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Let’s be very clear. What was vetoed today was NOT a ceasefire resolution and did not call for an immediate ceasefire.
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Thanks to ASG for #HumanRights Brands Kehris for meeting with @amnesty and @NazaninBoniadi to discuss the human rights situation in #Iran and the global petition (+750k!) calling for a special session of the UN Human Rights Council and creation of an accountability mechanism.
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At the @pressfreedom awards tonight honoring brave journalists and, as always, calling to #FreeAlaa #FreeThemAll @FreedomForAlaa
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Live tweeting the Security Council emergency meeting on #Afghanistan: "Kabul residents are reporting that Taliban are going house to house looking for people on their target list. there is no time for blame game. urgently need a humanitarian corridor" says Afghan Ambassador.
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I wrote this short piece for @guardian on the moment that led me to finally giving up journalism for activism. It’s the most personal thing I’ve ever written. I hope it provides inspiration &hope to those who’ve experienced heartbreak @TakingSidesMem
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Never were two consecutive sentences more contradictory. .
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and I discussed the decisive defensive action @realDonaldTrump employed in Baghdad to protect American lives. I emphasized that de-escalation is the United States’ principal goal.
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I worked in this building for many years. My brain cannot comprehend what is happening. Heart is broken for the lives lost&my colleagues enduring this, and yet continue to report and do their job. Are there any red lines for #israel anymore? How many deaths will be enough?.
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The first coronavirus case in the U.S. and South Korea was detected on the same day. The devastating cost of inaction.
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Reports of utter chaos at the Egypt-#Sudan border as thousands try and flee the growing violence (airstrikes/gunfights/looting house to house). Meanwhile at the border it’s taking days to process people, incl women and children sitting in buses with no AC, food etc. (1/2).
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UN experts condemn journalist killing and call for an independent, transparent investigation: “The killing of Abu Akleh, who was clearly performing her duties as a journalist, may constitute a war crime.” #Israel #ShireenAbuAkleh #Justice4Shireen
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Once again Ambassador Haley attacks @amnesty (and @hrw ) and tries to school us on human rights. We have a Nobel Peace Prize @nikkihaley ,what are your human rights credentials?.
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A two year old girl just died in front of us at Shifa hospital. Doctors say they've never seen an assault like this #Gaza #skybreaking.
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“It would be great if you could join because we need a/another woman” I am “invited” like this on a regular basis to panels,meetings,.etc. How to respond? Thanks yes I’m great at being a woman? This isn’t being gender conscious, it’s sexist and insulting.
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@NYGovCuomo tells us not to fixate on numbers because they will rise significantly, says thousands likely walking around right now in NY with the virus and thousands have recovered and don’t even know. Don’t panic just be safe.
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A Palestinian investigative journalist is facing up to 6mths in prison for exposing corruption in the Hamas-controlled health ministry.Hajar Harb’s prosecution is an “outrageous attack on media freedom” by authorities in #Gaza #Hamas @amnesty @pressfreedom
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Amnesty has documented 4 deadly attacks by Israel launched on residential homes in #Gaza without prior warning and is calling for the International Criminal Court to urgently investigate these attacks. #WarCrimes @amnesty via @AvnerGidron.
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Confused about Ethiopia's decision to expel seven senior U.N. officials, as #Tigray faces famine? Read 👇🏼.
🧵 on Ethiopia, the UN and politicization of aid. For those who were surprised by @mfaethiopia decision to PNG a half dozen senior UN officials. Don't be. This is part of a broader pattern of hostility and obstruction that we've seen for MONTHS. (1/7).
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UN experts unite to call on #Egypt to release @alaa immediately, “his imprisonment and suffering should not become the image that defines the COP conference” they said. @FreedomForAlaa @AlsisiOfficial @antonioguterres #FreeAlaa #FreeThemAll
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Did the Egypt Rep just end his statement to the UN SecGen at the General Assembly with 'hakuna matata" ?.
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In this chilling investigative piece @AymanM shows the lengths the Saudi crown prince Mohammad bin Salman has gone to in order to silence dissent and the incredible resilience of those who won’t back down, via @VanityFair
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First day of my new role as @amnesty ‘s Deputy Director of Advocacy - overseeing our international advocacy work across Geneva, London &New York offices. Best of all I now get to work with Director @NetsanetDBelay #2020LetsDoThis.
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Security Council members have until midnight Sunday to find a solution to keep the border crossing open. Millions of people who depend on it for aid, healthcare, schooling are in limbo this evening. Aid groups are devastated. Everyone is watching in dismay and disgust.
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I was warned when I took this job that it would be hard to get a “seat at the table”, little did I know we wouldn’t be even allowed in the door. Thanks to @columlynch for writing this important piece #LetUsIn
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Palestinian Ambassador sets out Israel's policies and practices, ending each sentence with "this is apartheid" @amnesty @amnestyUN.
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Happy to announce I've joined Amnesty International as Head of the New York (UN) Office @AmnestyUN @amnesty.
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"It seemed he had this idea that (my arrest) was at the time of the Muslim Brotherhood" - watch Aya describe her meeting with #Trump
WATCH: Aya Hijazi, who spent 3 years in Egyptian jail, tells @JudyWoodruff about her conversation with Pres. Trump after returning to the US
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Are you serious? After you sent people to Port Sudan you are now telling them to go back, 800km, to a base near Khartoum (and near the fighting’s epicenter) with just hours to go before ceasefire ends?.
British nationals in Sudan should make their way to Wadi Saeedna airfield as soon as possible. Foreign Secretary @JamesCleverly updates the @HouseofCommons on the UK’s ongoing evacuation efforts in Sudan.
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From @NYGovCuomo press conference: 3200 people have been tested so far; NYC has 154 cases of Covid-19. New York State now now has the highest number of cases in the country “this is going to be weeks, months. prepare yourselves.” #CoronaOutbreak.
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Little #Yazidi girl started screaming when our cameraman walked into the shelter because she thought he was #ISIS :( http://t.co/oha2J9ENcn.
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Same statements, same accusations, same reactions, same war, same senseless deaths, same ceasefire, same siege and same misery for people in Gaza when this round is over #Israel #GazaUnderAttack.
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They won’t be able to close their airports, there are no airports. They won’t be able to social distance, there are too many living in refugee camps. A pandemic in one of the most densely populated places in the world, described as an open air prison due to a +10yr blockade.
The Palestinian Health Ministry has announced the first two Coronavirus cases in the Gaza Strip.
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How wonderful it wld be if when the UN SecGen is asked about gender parity, he talks less about number of women in posts and more about policy changes (maternity/paternity leave, equal pay, workplace culture) that enable women to work at the UN and rise through its ranks.
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No electricity, no clean water, every basic need is rationed. but he's still smiling - Sana'a #Yemen
http://t.co/3NpuQAPGuV.
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SkyNews is hosting 16-year-old Palestinian girl in #Gaza @Farah_Gazan from 2pm. Tweet questions using #AskFarah
http://t.co/dc2DLbBSF6.
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AJA #Gaza bureau chief, the toughest journalist I know,breaks down during liveshot describing what happened today http://t.co/LeXkD3RtQr.
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US @SecPompeo to UN Security Council, warning them to extend embargo on #Iran : “if you fail to act, Iran will be free to buy fighter jets. putting countries like Rome. in Iranian crosshairs”
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For the 8th time Russia vetoes a Syria-related resolution, this one calling for an investigation into #KhanSheikhoun attack #syria.
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Breaking:The UN Human Rights Council just adopted a resolution establishing an ongoing commission of inquiry to investigate alleged #HumanRights violations&abuses in Occupied Pal Territory & in Israel, up to & since 13 April 2021. 24 votes in favor & 9 against #IsraelPalestine
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There is no UN/Int monitoring or media coverage of this - western media only concern is foreign evacuations. And the ones who get to the border are considered lucky. So many others trying to flee and stuck because they don’t have foreign passports or afford the bus to border(2/2).
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Ayman was pulled out when he started to humanize people in Gaza - watch this great segment by @ggreenwald on DN http://t.co/dskvC3Yq65.
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Absolutely a UN investigation into the murder of #Khashoggi is imperative at this time, esp given Trump’s comments today and his continuing defense of MBS @KarenAttiah tells @AymanM.
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Truth is it’s hard to adequately describe what it’s like as a journalist covering the Isr-Pal conflict; the way many Israeli soldiers treat you, not just the disrespect but the disregard and aggression. Remember that context.
Israeli police come to remove the Palestinian flag from outside the church where Shireen’s family was receiving condolences- and shoved everyone around for no reason. #Shireen_Abu_Akleh
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I’ve watched news reports, several minutes long, by journalists I respect on the #IsraelUAEDeal that don’t mention the word occupation once and make a casual reference to Palestinians. It’s extremely problematic.
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And yet not a tweet from you about the planned forced expulsion of Palestinians from their homes,use of excessive force by Israeli forces against worshippers at Al Aqsa,the nine children reportedly killed today by Israeli airstrikes. Where is your condemnation, &outrage for them?.
I'm standing with the people of Israel who are coming under bombardment attacks, and condemn the Hamas terrorists. The people of NYC will always stand with our brothers and sisters in Israel who face down terrorism and persevere.
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Five years at @amnesty and never been prouder to present a report. It’s the result of a 20-month long investigation, encountering more challenges than I can say. Well done to the team. #china #Xinjiang.
🚨 NEW INVESTIGATION 🚨 . Today we launch the most comprehensive investigation to date of the crushing repression faced by Uyghurs, Kazakhs and other predominantly Muslim ethnic minorities in #Xinjiang, #China. Find out more: 📢
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Pretty stunning rebuke. Threats and intimidation, incl @nikkihaley ‘s letter to UNGA members yesterday, didn’t work.
BREAKING: UN General Assembly votes 128-9 to declare US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital `null and void'.
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While much of the mainstream media like to start the story with the rockets, let’s not forget what was happening for weeks before in occupied East Jerusalem #IsraelPalestine.
Our documentary from Sheikh Jarrah for @VICENews is out. We spent a few weeks speaking to Palestinian families being forcibly evicted from their homes, and the Israeli settlers leading the effort.
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Adorable MT@ekmathia: boy in #Gaza pretending 2b journalist with his home made flak jacket, had to lend him helmet. http://t.co/wJBoztPwy1”.
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Prominent Egyptian human rights lawyer Mahienour el Masri arrested just as Pres Sisi is due in NY. no doubt he will meet with UN Sec-Gen @antonioguterres -an opportunity for the UNSG to help free Mahienour and the others caught up in this most recent crackdown.
Several sources have now confirmed that human rights lawyer was representing defendants at the Supreme State Security Prosecution, then was arrested by three men and taken in a microbus. This has been a standard arrest procedure against activists in #Egypt
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Israel allows free entry to leaders accused of war crimes &embraces leaders identified w supporting neo-Nazi &anti-semitic groups such as Hungary’s Orbán - but automatically calls anti-semitic anyone who dare criticize it
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Thinking of Baher's family and especially his kids, so attached to their father #FreeAJStaff
http://t.co/mWpEKaZlvh.
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This is perhaps the best conversation on Israel-Palestine I have ever heard. Please take the time to listen and learn if you are genuinely interested in #Israel and #palestine @AymanM.
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The General Assembly will meet in 30minutes to consider a landmark resolution that would require the Assembly to meet whenever a veto is cast at the Security Council. Why is this important? Accountability. The conversation wouldn't just end after the veto is (ab)used.
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Not to mention that sometimes they say they’ll hit and then don’t, drop flyers in areas confusing people as to where they intend to hit. early warning or psychological warfare?.
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Honored to accept the @PeabodyAwards on behalf of Amnesty and Forensic Architecture for our Saydnaya report #syria
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Head is spinning thinking of what #TurkeyCoup means for Iraq, Syria, Kurds, ISIS,refugees, and more. .
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For too long, US mainstream media has failed to just tell it how it is when it comes to Israel- Palestine. Nicely done @MSNBC @HayesBrown “The latest Israel-Palestine crisis isn't a 'real estate dispute.' It's ethnic cleansing” #Jerusalem
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Great, now let’s apply the same standard every time a veto or threat of a veto is used to stop action being taken. #yemen #syria #palestine #myanmar #xinjiang ….
BREAKING: For the first time in 4⃣0⃣ years, the #SecurityCouncil has decided to call for an emergency special session in the @UN General Assembly on #Ukraine. #Norway urges all Member Countries to stand up against armed attack by one country on another⚖️. #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦🇳🇴
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Because it’s much easier to threaten everyone and reduce the conversation down to the location of an embassy, rather than analyze why most of the world is against your dangerous policy.
Amb. Nikki Haley issues stern warning at United Nations that U.S. "will remember" countries that vote to condemn Pres. Trump's Jerusalem move.
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Watch and laugh, and/or cry. .
Hey US media folks, here, I would argue immodestly, is how you interview a Trump supporter on Trump's lies:.
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Bolivia: #SyriaStrikes was not an act of self defense and not sanctioned by UNSC so it was illegal and threatens Int peace and security.
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Greek official tells us Syrian passport found in #ParisAttacks was fake, attacker likely did pass through Leros island with it. #Greece.
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I have no words. Heartbroken and shocked like the rest of the journalism community who worked with Shireen. Her killing must be investigated.
“I chose journalism to be close to people. It might not be easy to change the reality but at least I could bring their voice to the world. I am Shireen Abu Akleh”. That sign off will forever be iconic. Rest in power and peace Shireen.
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I spoke to @YousefMunayyer about @amnesty 's recent report on Israel's #apartheid against Palestinians, why it's important to call it what it is, and how we plan to keep up the pressure until the system is dismantled.
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The tragic truth is that war crimes are no longer red lines because the institutions built to safeguard the rules of war are not fit for purpose. Until we address that, we are shouting in the wind.
Israel’s Iron Dome - most advanced rocket defense interception system on planet, is self-defense. Flattening 30 story residential buildings,slaughtering children, families in Gaza, decades of colonizing & ethnic cleansing Palestinians is not self-defense. Those are war crimes.
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THREAD – an update on what’s at stake as the UN Security Council discusses Yemen this afternoon (3pm EST) 👇.
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