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    Jan 16

    UN Human Rights Chief urges States to step up their support in 2019 in order to fund what she describes as “the most ambitious programme of work ever drawn by 🇺🇳.” work IS prevention work. 👉  

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  2. Retweeted
    Jan 30

    UN experts call for a prompt, thorough & impartial investigation into the collapse of a tailing dam in , Brazil, on 25 January. Dozens were killed & hundreds left missing. It's the second such incident involving the company Vale in 3 years. 👉

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  3. Jan 29

    . has donated $17K to support our Office’s work.

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  4. Jan 29

    Deep concern about violent attack on Palestinians in village of Al Mughayyir on 26 Jan. & ISF's failure to protect the Palestinian population. It took place in the context of a surge in settler violence, reaching its highest levels since 2015 👉

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  5. Jan 28

    calls us to reflect on our present & future. It's time to wake up to the lessons of the 20th century. In the face of attempts to dehumanise & demonise communities, we must – on :

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    Jan 27

    Children are among the most vulnerable to and face life-altering challenges because of physical impairments & stigmatization associated with this neglected disease – UN expert on . Read 👉

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  7. Jan 26

    . has donated $800K to support our Office’s work.

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  8. Jan 25

    . has donated $1.89M to support our Office’s work.

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  9. Jan 25

    "People took advantage of us, but now we’ve learned we have needs too." Discover how our Office in Guatemala is helping Mayan weavers like María Teodora Hernández fight for the legal protection of their cultural heritage:

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  10. Jan 25

    Ahead of the , we express our respect & sorrow to the victims of this terrible crime. We must stand together against the normalization of hatred. "Demand and defend your ," . Read her statement:

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    Jan 24

    Let's advance equality for LGBTI globally & end discrimination. Chief calls on businesses to adopt UN Standards, which help companies protect & stand up for LGBTI rights. Watch :

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  12. Jan 25

    : We are very concerned about an increase in political violence, violence against women and attacks against persons with , as Malawi heads towards elections in May 2019. Learn more 👉

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  13. Jan 25

    We welcome 's decision to decriminalize same-sex conduct by removing the “vices against nature” provision in its law, historically interpreted to mean .

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  14. Jan 25

    : "Estoy extremadamente preocupada de que la situación pueda escalar rápidamente en una espiral sin control y con consecuencias catastróficas" – condena las muertes e insta a las partes a actuar con moderación y entablar el diálogo. 👉

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  15. Jan 25

    : "I am extremely concerned that the situation may rapidly spiral out of control with catastrophic consequences" – UN Human Rights Chief condemns killings, urges restraint and calls for dialogue to halt spiralling crisis. Read 👉

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  16. Jan 25

    UN Committee continues today with the review of . Watch LIVE:

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    Jan 24

    Human trafficking & slavery infest the seafood industry in many countries. I call on all partners -intl orgs, States, businesses, NGOs- to help break the chain of exploitation in illegal fishing that is violating human rights & undermining environmental sustainability.

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    Jan 24

    La trata de personas y la esclavitud infestan la industria pesquera en muchos países. Llamo a nuestros socios (Estados, empresas, ONGs) a que ayuden a romper la cadena de explotación en la pesca ilegal que viola los derechos humanos y socava la sostenibilidad ambiental.

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  19. Jan 24

    : UN official underlines human rights role in fighting & warns of threat posed by private militias. If security forces commit serious violations against civilians, the net result is to create more terrorists – 👉 

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  20. Jan 23

    UN Committee continues today with the review of . Watch LIVE:

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  21. Jan 22

    has donated $28K to support our Office’s work.

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