UN Human Rights Caribbean

[United Nations Caribbean @CaribbeanUN]

More than 300 sign languages are used around the world, several of which are found right here in the #Caribbean! 🌎🤟🏽

This International Day of Sign Languages, the UN brought together signers from across the region to share a message on inclusion, empowerment and human rights.

[UN Treaty Bodies @UNTreatyBodies]

60 years on, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (#ICCPR) remains as relevant as ever.

Changrok Soh, Chair of the UN Human Rights Committee, stresses how the Covenant continues to be an essential normative foundation amid a time of instability.

[UN Human Rights Council @UN_HRC]

Four regions.
Four consultations.
One goal: ensuring every country can participate meaningfully in the @UN Human Rights Council.

🟠Read how feedback from officials will help shape the future of the LDCs/SIDS Trust Fund: https://t.co/IKy7gtzDVy

[UN News @UN_News_Centre]

The transition to renewable energies will require a “revolution in finance,” @antonioguterres says at #UNGA Climate Summit.

The G20, responsible for 80% of global emissions, must take the lead, he urged

Follow UN News live coverage on #ClimateAction ⤵️

https://t.co/EuKq5hmgu5

[IOM Caribbean @IOM_Caribbean]

🌊 Rising seas. Stronger storms. Moving realities.

Today at 6:30 PM ECT, join Caribbean voices for a timely discussion on climate change, displacement, inclusive preparedness and resilience.

🔗 Register here: https://t.co/XbCBTmUqpA

[UN News @UN_News_Centre]

What is the Right to Development?

As #UNGA marks 40 years of the Declaration on the Right to Development, discover what the Right to Development means - and why it remains vital today.

https://t.co/X1PueMsVmz

[UN Human Rights Council @UN_HRC]

As climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss threaten Indigenous cultures and ancestral lands, Indigenous Peoples must be partners and decision-makers in protecting @UNESCO World Heritage, @UNHumanRights deputy chief @Dabokunda told the @UN Human Rights Council.

#HRC63

[UN Human Rights Caribbean @OHCHRCaribbean]

🌎🌊The latest UNSG report (A/81/74) shows that #SeaLevelRise in parts of the #Caribbean is happening up to 67% faster than the global average. 📊 #ClimateChange is a #HumanRights issue, and #OHCHR remains committed to ensuring climate action protects people and their rights.⚖️

[UN News @UN_News_Centre]

As sea levels rise faster than ever, low-lying island States are grappling with the prospect of losing their land forever.

Where will their citizens go? What will happen to their nationalities? Their culture?

https://t.co/MinsRMseLo

[UN Human Rights Council @UN_HRC]

Indigenous women & girls' reproductive rights have long been targeted to erase Indigenous Peoples.

Genuine reconciliation requires truth, reparations, accountability for affected women, & the prevention of further harm, @albertkbarume told the @UN Human Rights Council.

#HRC63

[UN Human Rights Caribbean @OHCHRCaribbean]

The Committee on #EnforcedDisappearances - #CED concluded its review of #Belize 🇧🇿. Check out their press statement and more information here 👉👉 https://t.co/AhRn4aLjtU

[UN Human Rights Caribbean @OHCHRCaribbean]

As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, #CED will hold its contructive dialogue with #Belize 🇧🇿 this 17 and 18 September in Geneva. #HumanRights

[UN Treaty Bodies @UNTreatyBodies]

UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances (#CED) to hold its latest session from 14 to 24 September 2026. The Committee will review Armenia 🇦🇲, Lesotho 🇱🇸, Gabon 🇬🇦, and Belize 🇧🇿

https://t.co/NtrMJ3SY5F

[Volker Türk @volker_turk]

Human rights education strengthens our collective immunity against hatred, violence, discrimination, and polarization. It is a necessity for every society, especially in turbulent times.

At @UN_HRC, I called on states to make it a priority: https://t.co/x7TFRGEw6j

[Volker Türk @volker_turk]

As world leaders gather here at #UNGA in New York, I call on them to go the extra mile for peace – the basis for human dignity and the foundation of all human progress.

[United Nations @UN]

Women are paid about 20% less than men on average.

In some regions — and for women of colour, immigrant women and mothers — the gap is even wider.

On Friday’s #EqualPayDay, join @UN_Women in calling for equal pay for work of equal value.

https://t.co/vwrmxwHG8z

[UN Human Rights Caribbean @OHCHRCaribbean]

📢 “Reparations is about building a just and equitable future.” – Carla Barnett, SG #CARICOM Secretariat.
🌍#UNHumanRights supports efforts across the Caribbean to ensure reparatory justice⚖️remains at the heart of a human rights-based future #SecondDecade #AfricanPeopleDescent

[UN Human Rights Caribbean @OHCHRCaribbean]

"Reparatory justice has to be transformative" Hilary Beckles, Chair @CARICOMorg Reparations Committee. #UNHumanRights stands with the Caribbean to build a world based on justice, equality and empowerment #SecondDecade #PeopleOfAfricanDescent #CARICOMReparations

[United Nations Caribbean @CaribbeanUN]

Change starts here! 🇺🇳 #UNGA81 brings the world together to work on restoring trust, managing transformation, and advancing a UN that delivers for all. 🌎

🗓️ From the #SDGMoment to the General Debate, follow live on UN Web TV, 18-28 Sept.

🔗 Schedule: https://t.co/WSHv001dKe

[UN Human Rights Caribbean @OHCHRCaribbean]

🚨 Climate finance in the Caribbean is failing those who need it most. Accessible, predictable, grant-based funding is essential to protect human rights, support adaptation & loss and damage responses, and prevent deeper debt. 🌍⚖️💰 #ClimateJustice #HumanRights

[UN Human Rights Council @UN_HRC]

Climate finance is essential for the realization of human rights.

"We have the knowledge, tools and resources needed. What remains is political will," @UNHumanRights' @hickspeggy told the @UN Human Rights Council.

#HRC63

[UN News @UN_News_Centre]

Ahead of #UNGA, @antonioguterres has a message to leaders:

"Keep your promises.

Live up to the UN Charter.

Be true to the ideals you pledged to uphold.

Defend international law.

Protect human rights.

Invest in sustainable & inclusive development.

And push for peace."

[United Nations @UN]

When it comes to #ClimateAction, the road ahead is clear:

🟢 Cut emissions
🟢 Protect communities
🟢 Build stronger economies

Across 100+ countries, the UN's #ClimatePromise is helping turn climate ambition into real action.

Learn more: https://t.co/DNNBeffIK2

[UN Treaty Bodies @UNTreatyBodies]

📢Don't miss the high-level panel on the 60th anniversary of the Int'l Covenants on Human Rights tomorrow at @UN_HRC's #HR63! #ICCPR #ICESCR
📆 17 Sep 2026
⏱️ 10am-12pm
📍 Assembly Hall, Palais des Nations, Geneva
📺 Broadcast live at https://t.co/aOmBfXmtTx