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Hateful, dehumanizing & inciteful language only deepens tension & violence.
We must see through these political tactics & remain steadfast in the truth that every human has equal value, dignity & rights.
Diversity is a strength. No one wins when we tear each other apart.
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The recognition of today as
#Srebrenica
genocide day is crucial to honouring the 8K Bosniaks killed in 1995, but more is needed.
We must support all efforts to ensure truth and justice for survivors & their families.
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Indigenous voices & experiences have been excluded & silenced for far too long. More sustained efforts are needed to ensure full respect for Indigenous rights & their increased & safe participation across all areas of public&political life, including
@UN
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A strong and strategic
@UNHumanRights
is more important than ever. Our new Management Plan helps set the way forward. I welcome the support of States and partners for our work.
Learn more:
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Every Government has a role to play in upholding rights & building peace, but none can do it alone.
I implore leaders to remember: our only way out of today's crises is respect for international law & working together on effective, coordinated approaches
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Too much of what's going wrong today stems from a failure of empathy & compassion. A binary 'you are either w/ or against me' mindset.
We must keep our faith in humankind, overcome reductive thinking & engage in genuine dialogue.
We must reject all attempts to dehumanize others
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Political will to uphold disability rights & build inclusive societies is rising, but 1B+ w/ disabilities are still being left behind.
#g7
Disability Summit & World Social Summit are key chances for Govts to turn words into action & establish rights-based support & care systems.
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Valuable meeting w/ our indigenous fellows today. We agree:
-traditional practices & knowledge are crucial to stop the
#TriplePlanetaryCrisis
-businesses must respect Indigenous rights for their lands, culture & well-being
-using & preserving one’s language is a fundamental right
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Volker Türk Retweeted
#HRC56
: Sports, like human rights, are a common language of humanity.
Zero tolerance for racism & other discrimination in sports is not a suggestion- it's a requirement of intl law.
Govts must actively address these issues, ensure prevention & access to remedies.
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Pleased to be with athletes Najla Imad &
@Pur_Biel
who demonstrate every day commitment, determination & resilience.
Together, we can help amplify the promise of human rights and sports to unite our human family and to promote a culture of peace.
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To graduating students
@sciencespo
& everywhere:
Hold onto your values & faith in human rights
You have the power to shape not just your life, but our collective future. Trust you can make a difference
If you stay true to yourself & stand up for others- you won't lose your way
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The war on drugs has failed. Drug use disorders rose by 45% yet treatment access remains scarce.
We must focus on harm reduction, which can prevent thousands of unnecessary deaths.
Treat drug dependency as a health + human rights issue, not a crime:
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#NothingJustifiesTorture
. It shatters lives & degrades humanity
To survivors: I feel your suffering and stand in solidarity with you
My Office & I are working tirelessly to stop torture by ensuring that -wherever it occurs -it's documented, investigated & that justice is served
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The remnants of colonialism & enslavement are fueling systemic racism
We need sincere efforts to deal with the shadow of our past
The only way to stop racism & prevent further atrocities is to understand its root causes & actively remedy the consequences
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Like the UN,
@coe
embodies the spirit of ‘never again’ after the horrors of the early 20th century
We know the worth of enshrining human rights in treaties & institutions
In the shadow of conflict, violence & hatred, we must learn lessons from the past to build a better future.
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Great conversation with
@MelissaFleming
on how to hold on to hope when all appears to be lost. Listen now:
Hope is what people hold onto, even in the darkest of circumstances.
Do listen to my conversation with
@UNHumanRights
chief
@volker_turk
on his lifetime passion for delivering hope through human rights.
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Wars are tearing our world apart w/ cruelty & destruction. Too many civilians are paying the ultimate price
We must end this escalation of conflict & its unconscionable human toll
Human rights is key to conflict prevention. It’s past time Govts uphold them & end this nightmare.
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