Appreciated the wide-ranging conversations on human rights in Greece & globally - with government, parliamentarians, civil society, & academia. Human rights remain central to address complex challenges both domestically and multilaterally @GCRefugees@uoaofficial@migrationgovgr
An Israeli offensive in #Rafah would mean more civilian suffering & deaths. The consequences would be devastating for 1.4 million people
@UNRWA is not evacuating: the Agency will maintain a presence in Rafah as long as possible & will continue providing lifesaving aid to people
UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk and UNHCR High Commissioner @FilippoGrandi call on the #UK government to reconsider its plan to transfer asylum-seekers to #Rwanda.
New legislation seriously hinders the rule of law in the UK and sets a perilous precedent globally.
UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk horrified by the deadly attack at Crocus City Hall, Moscow. Nothing justifies such an attack. Perpetrators must be held accountable in line with human rights law. Our solidarity with the victims of this shocking violence.
We are appalled at the news that Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny has died in prison.
The Russian authorities must ensure a credible investigation into Navalny's death & end the persecution of politicians, human rights defenders & journalists, among others.
#Greece: We welcome Parliament’s vote to open marriage to same-sex couples. It is a landmark win for human rights, & a big step forward towards #LGBTQ+ equality 🏳️🌈
One year since the devastating #earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria, humanitarian agencies warn that the work is far from done, and that the affected populations need help as much as ever.
Divisive rhetoric & misinformation are casting migrants as scapegoats for societal challenges.
Amid 2024 elections, let's see through these politics of distraction & fear, stop the 'us vs them' mentality & work together for effective solutions.
Everyone should be able to move safely.
Migration pathways ensure safe & regular migration. Without them, migrants face dangers & rights violations.
Discover how govts can open pathways to protect migrants' rights & build thriving communities for all 👇
#MigrationWeek
Important exchanges with President Mattarella, Gov't officials, Senate & civil society on discrimination, migration, economic inequalities, global development & more.
Very thankful for their steadfast support & look forward to our continued work to advance rights for everyone.
Inspiring talk w/ filmmaker Matteo Garrone on the power of storytelling in building bridges, empathy & reminding us of our shared humanity.
Moved by his film "lo Capitano" on migrants' & refugees' journeys. People just like you & me w/ equal dreams & rights to dignity & freedom.
To be able to deliver effective humanitarian aid in Gaza:
we need safety,
we need equipment,
we need more crossing points,
we need access to the north.
I call for rapid, safe, unhindered, expanded & sustained humanitarian access throughout Gaza.
Despite conflicts that may divide us, it's in the pursuit of peace, justice & equality that we discover our common ground.
Respect for everyone's rights is the tried & true way to overcome crisis & ensure a better future for all.
The time for human rights is now. #HumanRights75
On 11-12 Dec, to mark 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of #HumanRights, representatives of Govt's, civil society & youth are coming together to advance human rights commitments in the 🌎
Register to watch the high-level event live ➡️ https://t.co/PrfA96TEFX
The resumption of hostilities in #Gaza is catastrophic. All parties & States w influence must redouble efforts, immediately, to ensure a ceasefire – on humanitarian and human rights grounds.
The situation is beyond crisis point - @volker_turk