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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
RT @volker_turk: A great discussion with #CRC members; particularly grateful to Francisco Vera, a remarkable 15yr old human rights defender….
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Four years on from the coup in #Myanmar, UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk calls for sustainable political solution anchored in justice and accountability.
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#Uganda: We welcome today’s decision by the Supreme Court of Uganda to declare unconstitutional the practice of trying civilians in military courts.
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UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk deeply alarmed by reports of summary executions of civilians allegedly by fighters and militia allied to the Sudanese Armed Forces #SAF in Khartoum North, calls for an immediate end to such attacks.
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#DRC: #HumanRights crisis in the east continues to deepen as hostilities expand towards South Kivu following M23 takeover of #Goma.
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RT @OHCHRPartners: In 2024, with the invaluable support of our donors, we made significant strides in advancing #humanrights 🌍. Swipe throu….
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#Myanmar's military leaders are ramping up violations to unprecedented levels in the past year, inflicting the heaviest civilian death toll since the coup. @volker_turk calls on States with influence to double down on ending the violence & impunity.
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RT @volker_turk: Our annual appeal is a call to action: human rights work must be funded - the cost of inaction is too high. As funds decli….
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RT @volker_turk: Deeply inspiring conversation w/ Ms.Berger-Volle, an Austrian-French resistance fighter whose 103 yrs embody resilience &….
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Investing in human rights safeguards communities, reduces inequality, and ensures a future of dignity and fairness for everyone. Join us in protecting rights. Donate today:
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Without @UNRWA, food delivery, healthcare, education & other services would be drastically undermined in the occupied Palestinian territory, with direct and dire impacts on the human rights of tens of thousands of Palestinians. Israel’s law restricting UNRWA’s essential work
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UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk launches a US$500 million funding appeal for 2025. In this divided and polarized world, human rights assume even greater importance and must be one of the top priorities across the globe. That must be reflected in funding for human rights.
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Human rights are the most effective tools for achieving peace, security & sustainable development, benefiting everyone. Learn about our appeal for $500 million to help protect rights & build a stronger, more just future: Donate:
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🕙 Tune in at 10 a.m. (CET) for our Annual Appeal webcast, where we will outline our urgent funding needs for this year. We are calling for $500 million to support critical efforts to advance #HumanRights. 🌍 Watch live: @OHCHRPartners.
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RT @OHCHRPartners: 🌟We are extremely grateful for all our partners’ generous support in 2024! Together, we achieved significant milestones….
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1 year of progress: Turning human rights pledges into powerful progress:. 🛡️ Tackling modern slavery.📰 Protecting journalists.🌐 Expanding access to information.💼 Embedding human rights in business practices.⚖️ Advancing justice for historical violations. ➡️
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RT @volker_turk: As we welcome the Lunar New Year, we are reminded of the beauty of new beginnings, unity, and transformation. This is a ti….
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RT @volker_turk: Welcome discussions with members of the European Commission in Brussels including @kajakallas @HennaVirkkunen @Teresariber….
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#DRC: Civilians in Goma left exposed to gross human rights violations as fighting continues - UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk warns.
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RT @volker_turk: Good to be back in Brussels today, addressing the European Parliament. European countries and institutions have an opportu….
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