Simone Heri-Terrence

Passionate about human rights, public health and sustainable development. Senior Human Rights Adviser at @UNMalawi. Views/reposts are my own.

[Agnes Callamard @AgnesCallamard]

Alors que le prix Nobel de la paix met à l'honneur la magistrate internationale Navi Pillay, les États-Unis annoncent des sanctions institutionnelles à l'encontre de la CPI.

J'écris ces lignes depuis Nuremberg où, il y a 80 ans, des juges et des avocats américains ont joué un rôle crucial en jugeant les plus hauts dirigeants et commandants nazis et en établissant les principes fondamentaux du droit pénal international.

Quatre-vingts ans plus tard, quelle trahison.

La décision de l'administration Trump est consternante.

Mais, en fin de compte, il ne s'agit pas d'eux. Il s'agit de nous. Cette décision grotesque des États-Unis constitue un test pour tous les gouvernements européens qui, jusqu'ici, ont agi avec timidité, évitant d'affronter et de réagir aux agissements prédateurs de l'administration Trump.

Les gouvernement europeens doivent se montrer à la hauteur de l'enjeu.

Il n'y a qu'une seule réponse possible : imposer immédiatement des mesures de blocage. Les sanctions américaines ne peuvent ni ne doivent être appliquées sur le territoire européen.

L'histoire exige de l'Europe qu'elle défende la justice internationale et ses institutions.

Car l'humanité doit l'emporter.

https://t.co/Y7pPdPvmEm

[Simone Heri-Terrence @SimoneHeri]

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[UN Malawi @UNMalawi]

"Accountability and independence are not competing principles. Both are essential to a healthy civil society."
- UN RC, @beckyadda

We celebrate the organizations working every day to ensure communities are heard, included and empowered.

#NationalNGODay2026 #CivilSociety

[@UN Human Rights Southern Africa @ohchr_sa]

🇲🇼This engagement is an important step towards ensuring the rights and lived experiences of migrant workers and their families inform Malawi’s first #ICRMW review.
#StandUp4HumanRights

[United Nations @UN]

Attacks on journalists are attacks on freedom of expression.

More than ever, we need reliable sources of information and press freedom.

On Sunday's #WorldPressFreedomDay and every day, join @UNESCO in defending journalism and standing up for democracy. https://t.co/oWoAbfOLdz

[Simone Heri-Terrence @SimoneHeri]

Nothing new, but well documented: Migrants in Libya victims of “violent business model” of systemic violations and abuses – UN report https://t.co/3yfXFxpXDL

[UN Malawi @UNMalawi]

On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, UN Malawi honours all those fighting for non-discrimination and justice. We welcome Malawi’s submission of its first State report under #ICERD, reinforcing global efforts towards inclusion and dignity for all.

[Intercultural Innovation Hub @InterInnovHub]

🗝 Unlock your organization’s potential with the Intercultural Innovation Hub!

🤝 We fund & support innovative solutions that bridge cultural divides! Apply to scale up your impact!

@UNAOC @BMWGroup @Accenture #iiHub2026

✅ Apply: https://t.co/N9MrXMVSjZ

[Mary Lawlor @MaryLawlorhrds]

Now public: I wrote to the Government of #Malawi about the death threats targeting a human rights defender, which appear to be directly linked to his legitimate work. Unfortunately, I did not receive a response. @malawi_geneva @ForeignMalawi
https://t.co/QuAUKvGio3

[Erika Guevara Rosas @ErikaGuevaraR]

European governments must stop spreading fake news and intentionally distorting UN Special Rapporteur @FranceskAlbs’s words to damage her credibility. Ministers in Austria, Czechia, France, Germany, and Italy circulated a deliberately manipulated and truncated video to fabricate accusations against a UN expert, then called for her resignation, while staying silent as Israel’s genocide, unlawful occupation, and apartheid continue.

At @Amnesty we denounce this politically motivated attempt to silence Albanese, whose evidence‑based reporting has exposed Israel’s ongoing atrocities. Europe must publicly retract these false attacks, apologize, and focus on addressing the more than 72,000 Palestinians killed since 2023 https://t.co/8zBrgzVPWA

[UN Malawi @UNMalawi]

Constructive dialogue between UN Resident Coordinator @beckyadda and Inspector General Richard Luhanga that reaffirmed shared commitment to the rule of law, and the 🇺🇳UN-🇲🇼@malawi_police partnership to strengthen peace and security through accountable, community-centred policing.

[UN Malawi @UNMalawi]

🇲🇼 UN Resident Coordinator in Malawi, @beckyadda, met Hon. Charles Mhango, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, to reaffirm partnership on justice sector reform, the rule of law and human rights. Discussions also covered #UPR follow up and engagement with @UN_SPExperts

[UN Malawi @UNMalawi]

@UNMalawi supported CSOs to prepare submissions for Malawi’s first review under the Convention on Enforced Disappearance. With the participation of @moj_malawi and @HumanRightsMW, the wkshop strengthened capacity & coordination, advancing inclusive human rights reporting #ICCPED

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

There is a persistent myth that peace is naïve.

That the only ‘real’ politics is the politics of self-interest & force.

But the founders of the @UN were not untouched by reality.

They had seen war & they knew:

Peace, justice & equality are the most courageous, the most practical, the most necessary pursuits of all.

[@UN Human Rights Southern Africa @ohchr_sa]

Meet Human Rights Champion Linessie K Phiri from Malawi 🇲🇼. She is a powerful voice advancing dignity, equality & justice in everyday life. Watch her #OurEverydayRights message here...

What’s your Everyday Essential for a life of dignity?

[UN Malawi @UNMalawi]

10 December is #HumanRightsDay. 

Human rights matter for everyone, every day.

They shape our lives in countless ways: in the foods we eat, words we speak, opportunities we pursue, the air we breathe. 

What is essential to you? Share in the comments.
#OurEverydayRights.

[Habiba Nangondo Osman @HabibaRezwana]

UNRC in Malawi 🇲🇼 @UNMalawi @HumanRightsMW @MalawiGovt @beckyadda with a powerful message on #InternationalHumanRightsDay 2025

[UN Human Rights @UNHumanRights]

UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk will hold a press conference on 10 December, at 10:30am CET, addressing human rights challenges around the 🌍

➡️ Watch it live https://t.co/SnRBk0U3SH

[Volker Türk @volker_turk]

“Nothing about us without us” is not just a slogan — it’s an approach that demands genuine consultation & full inclusion of people with disabilities.

On this #DisabilityDay, let us uphold the powerful principle that we are all born free & equal in dignity & rights. #IDPD

[United Nations @UN]

1.3 billion people live with a significant disability.

To achieve a better future, the unique needs of people with disabilities must be addressed in all aspects of societies.

Wednesday is the International Day of People with Disabilities.

https://t.co/YlhJoE0z2h