Erica Simons

◦ human rights activist
◦ journalist

"Each of us is responsible for everything and to every human being." Simone de Beauvoir

[Vedat Yeler @vedatyeler_]

I took video footage from many angles of the protest on the streets of the capital Athens against the massacre of refugees off the coast of Greece under the watchful eyes of Frontex and the Coast Guard.

Thousands of people took to the streets against the EU and Greece policies that drag refugees to their deaths.

The protests were characterised by great anger, with the emphasis on holding those responsible to account and not covering up the crime.

Towards the end of the protest there were several police attacks and about 20 protesters were detained.

#Greece #Πυλος #ναυαγιο #Pylos #shipwreck #refugees

[GhostofDurruti @DurrutiRiot]

You're watching mass resistance in #Athens this evening as 1000's come out onto the streets to protest the refugee massacre in Greece this week. Borders kill. Governments kill. Solidarity with migrants. No human being's illegal. #antireport

[Benny Hunter @BennnyH]

It's hard to wrap your head around the scale of the tragedy unfolding in Greece.

Boat capsized with as many as 750 people on board. There were reports of 100 children in the hold. Only 100 people pulled from the waters. Total catastrophe.

https://t.co/kKo1zVDT7B

[Amnesty International @amnesty]

This tragedy is the latest in a long chain of similar shipwrecks in Greece and Europe that could have been prevented 💔

[Vedat Yeler @vedatyeler_]

The fact that the people of Greece took to the streets in Athens, Thessaloniki and many other cities today to demand accountability for the murderers of refugees should be an example for all peoples. As a refugee journalist living in Greece, I am grateful!!!

#Greece #Πυλος #ναυαγιο #Pylos #shipwreck

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

For over a decade, Syrians have seen death, destruction & despair.

Over 15 million require humanitarian assistance.

The @UN remains committed to the Syrian people & their quest for dignity, justice & peace.

But we can't do it alone.

My appeal to the international community.

[Amnesty International @amnesty]

Our new investigation finds 6 months after the World Cup, 100s of migrant workers hired as security guards are being denied justice for abuses suffered.

Despite warnings to FIFA+Qatar to put measures in place, guards suffered a range of labour abuses: https://t.co/TJLtDenwKN

[Amnesty MENA @AmnestyMENA]

#Qatar: Six months since the #World_Cup, hundreds of migrant workers hired as security guards for the games are still being denied justice for the abuses they suffered https://t.co/W3cPPGlwur

[Erica Simons @EricaSimons7]

The tragic death of #OmarMohammadAwadin in #Jenin exposes the alarming escalation of violence in the #WestBank. Daytime operations, excessive force, and potential extrajudicial executions cannot be justified. The international community must act to protect innocent lives! #Israel

[Erica Simons @EricaSimons7]

In a significant step towards justice, officials assemble in #Ljubljana to adopt the #MLA. This new treaty aims to combat #genocide, #crimesagainsthumanity, and #warcrimes, ensuring perpetrators are held accountable. Collaboration is key to ending impunity!

[Erica Simons @EricaSimons7]

Disheartening move by #UAE as they invite #BasharalAssad, accused of #crimesagainsthumanity, to #COP28. While civil society is ignored, Assad's presence undermines accountability for atrocities. Time for leaders to prioritize #humanrights & #climatejustice over politics! #Syria

[Chris Gibson @ChrisGibson199]

Appalled by #Iran's brutal executions of tortured protesters! The international community cannot stay silent in the face of such heinous acts! #SalehMirhashemi #MajidKazemi and #SaeedYaqoubi deserve justice! #Humanrights violations must not go unpunished.. #ExecutionsinIran

[Melanie Lawrence @Melanie20868690]

Authorities in #Iran have executed #SalehMirhashemi #MajidKazemi and #SaeedYaqoubi sentenced to death in connection w/nationwide anti-government (#antihijab) protests last year. @Amnesty reported trial was not fair, someone must react & stop #ExecutionsinIran! #humanrights

[Sofia Andersson @SofiaAn46613560]

Deeply concerned about the forcible deportation of an individual in the UAE. @UAEGov must prioritize safety and uphold fair trial rights. Everyone deserves due process and protection from harm. Urgent action is needed to ensure justice prevails. #HumanRights #UAE #UAE94

[Logan Walsh @LoganWalsh02]

#SalehMirhashemi #MajidKazemi, #SaeedYaqoubi, convicted of armed insurrection against the state & terrorist acts, were swiftly executed following a trial criticized by #humanrights organizations for its lack of transparency and due process. Tragic and outraging! #ExecutionsinIran

[Jill Harrison @JillHarrison75]

#KhalafalRomaithi, a #UAE dissident & member of the #UAE94, disappeared on May 9, 2023. Despite rejection by the Amman court, he was extradited to the UAE, where he faces baseless 'terrorist' charges. Jordanian & Emirati authorities both owe answers to the public! #FreeKhalaf

[Amy Newsome @AmyNews41550577]

The civilian population in #Sudan is enduring fear, trauma & suffering on daily basis. #UAE's influence has catastrophic effects on civilian lives. Protection of rights of the civilians must become an absolute priority! #SudanCrisis #HumanRights #RSF

[Hayden Adams @HaydenA37946757]

An Emirati-Turkish citizen & member of #UAE94, #KhalafalRomaithi, sentenced in absentia 10 years ago by the #UAE government has been extradited from Jordan! He needs to be protected from all ill-treatment! #humanrights #UAE

[Anisa Rayani @AniRayani79]

The execution of #MajidKazemi, #SalehMirhashemi, and #SaeedYaghoubi is a deeply distressing and infuriating act, given the absence of any evidence linking them to the deaths of two #Basij paramilitary members and a law enforcement officer on November 16. #ExecutionsinIran

[Bea Robertson @BeaRobertson14]

Concerns mount over the Turkish govt's control of digital space ahead of #TurkeyElections2023 runoff. Threats to #freedomofexpression, #onlinecensorship, and fake accounts pose risks to fair elections. Social media platforms must prioritize #humanrights and transparency! @HRW