Just as with covid, America refuses to contain the virus of hate that has plagued our land since its founding.
With each new generation comes a new wave of infection as deadly and profound as the last.
We cannot afford to sacrifice more black and brown bodies.
Together as one community, tonight we proclaim that we are witnesses to the Resurrection of Christ— that the Light of the World will never be overcome by darkness. Just as He arose from the dead 2000 years ago, He arises again and again in our hearts every day! Χριστός Ανέστη!
Wishing our Orthodox brothers and sisters across the world a blessed Easter.
In this world of division and conflict, may the light and joy of the risen Christ teach us the way of peace.
Alleluia!
Congratulations to @volker_turk, who has been named @UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Mr. Turk will lead the @UNHumanRights office, an invaluable partner of the Human Rights Council in advancing #HumanRights around the globe.
📢Last month, we launched our newest report: “Ending Fortress Europe - Recommendations for a racial justice approach to EU migration policy"
Make sure to read it here: https://t.co/ZL1dbjYYSt
This is June 25, 2022. Not decades ago. Will Africans refugees’ lives ever receive dignified treatment like European refugees? When will Black and Brown bodies mean anything to Western countries? Stop 🛑#afrophobia#BlackLivesMatter#mellilamassacre
The Spanish Government accepted 110,000 refugees fleeing war in Ukraine but bludgeoned to death over 200 African refugees fleeing various wars. Refugees only matter when they are of a certain race. #MelillaMassacre
The Chairperson of the AUC @AUC_MoussaFaki expresses shock at violent treatment of African migrants at Morocco-Spain border leading to deaths and injuries, calls for an immediate investigation. https://t.co/2WJaGG5QFw
“I am horrified by the senseless killing as well as the forced displacement of the local population in the attack on #Tole village.
I call on the #Ethiopia authorities to ensure that investigations are promptly launched into the attack," urges @mbachelet
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights @mbachelet on Thursday urged #Ethiopian authorities to hold prompt, impartial and thorough investigations into attacks that led to the killing of hundreds of people in the West Wollega zone, western #Ethiopia, last weekend.
“But in reality, they were surrounding our whole village for a deadly massacre. What happened the next day was a total bloodbath.”
#AmharaGenocide
https://t.co/LpC9zEjNg4
WCC Webinar: "Two years after the death of George Floyd: Antiracism, #BLM and the United Nations": Coming up 25 May 2022 - 25 May 2022
A 25 May webinar—held on the exact same date of the tragic killing of George Floyd—will explore how the racial… https://t.co/ONByt6mk7w #WCC
Today, and every day, we must stand against systemic racism. Join us next week in📍New York to #FightRacism!
How to participate: https://t.co/fytK0FiRFd
Send written submissions to: [email protected]
Watch live: https://t.co/x662CNPpVp
#WGEPAD#Africandescent
Saying that the people fleeing Ukraine are “real refugees” and those who do so from other parts of the world are not, is shameful and racist.
All those who flee war, persecution and discrimination have the right to seek asylum.
Full interview on @ORF 👇🏻
https://t.co/2HctTV7tWf
Those who believe they are upholding the faith by pointing their finger at others may have a certain “religiosity”, but they have not embraced the spirit of the Gospel, for they disregard mercy, which is the heart of God. #GospelOfTheDay (Jn 8:1-11)
WCC Webinar: “Statelessness, A Product of Racialized Nationality?”: Coming up 24 March 2022 - 24 March 2022
A webinar entitled ““Statelessness, A Product of Racialized Nationality?” on 24 March will explore the intersectionality between… https://t.co/PxPD2sbCL1 #WCC
We have received multiple credible reports of migrant detainees in Ukraine's Zhuravychi migrant centre who may have been stranded as Russian bombing neared the city of Lutsk. IF DETAINED MIGRANTS REMAIN AT CENTRE THEY MUST BE RELEASED AND ASSISTED.
Article 33
prohiBition of expulsion or return (“refoulement”)
1. No Contracting State shall expel or return (“refouler”) a refugee in any manner whatsoever to the frontiers of territories where his life or freedom would be threatened on account of his race,