Akhil Abraham

UN human rights in Geneva. Formerly climate change and political lead in Australia. @LFC tragic. Views my own, likes/retweets not endorsements.

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#HRC52 | Draft resolution A/HRC/52/L.5/Rev.1 on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment: mandate of the Special Rapporteur, was ADOPTED without a vote.

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The Secretary-General of the United Nations, @antonioguterres, addressed the opening of the 52nd session of the Human Rights Council with a rousing call for a redoubling of efforts to promote and protect #HumanRights.

#HRC52

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The Human Rights & Alliance of Civilizations Room, also known as Room XX (Room 20), is among the largest meeting rooms at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.

For more than five weeks from 27 February 2023, Room XX hosts the 52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council.

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“This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: the distillation of our shared mission to uphold & uplift humanity. We need to take inspiration from its spirit & its substance.”

- @antonioguterres 6 Feb. 2023

WATCH ▶ https://t.co/K2DZbrCa7O

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🔴 BREAKING

At its 35th special session, the @UN Human Rights Council decided to create a new fact-finding mission to investigate "alleged #HumanRightsViolations in the Islamic Republic of #Iran related to the protests that began on 16 September 2022."

#SS35

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"We are now in a full-fledged #HumanRights crisis," @UNHumanRights chief @volker_turk said at a special session of the Human Rights Council on 24 November 2022.

The session was called to address “the deteriorating human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of #Iran."

#SS35

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

Net zero commitments can't be a mere public relations exercise if we want to win the fight against climate change.

We must have zero tolerance for greenwashing.

The report from my Net-Zero Expert Group will help us move to the net-zero future we need: https://t.co/tvMrDeY4ye

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At the end of his mission in New York, Human Rights Council President @FVillegasARG conveyed to Secretary-General @antonioguterres the need to strengthen the fundamental role of human rights in all the work and activities of the @UN.

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Speaking in New York, the Human Rights Council-mandated expert on #HumanRights & #ClimateChange, Ian Fry (@SRclimatechange), said climate change is the greatest threat we face.

"And the poorest countries are paying the highest price," he said.

WATCH ▶️ https://t.co/dfmCS5eYyp

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On Tuesday 11 October, the @UN General Assembly elects 14 members of the UN Human Rights Council for the term 2023-2025.

More on this election taking place at #UNGA ➡️https://t.co/lM9iv1OZQZ

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

I urge leaders at the highest level to take full part in #COP27 and tell the world what #ClimateAction they will take nationally & globally.

They can demonstrate through their presence and active participation that climate truly is the top global priority that it must be.

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At the 51st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Special Rapporteur on modern slavery @TomObokata said that 50 million people are trapped in slavery in the world today.

#HRC51 continues until 7 October 🇺🇳

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#HRC51 | PRESS RELEASE

Human Rights Council to Hold 51st Regular Session from 12 September to 7 October 2022

READ ▶️ https://t.co/jCeG6PARbv

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Human Rights Council secretariat chief Eric Tistounet told the Council's Advisory Committee that its work on new technologies for climate protection and racial justice & equality are "increasingly relevant to #HumanRights around the world today."

INFO ▶️ https://t.co/smvqRtUjSY

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Ahead of the 28th session of the Advisory Committee of the Human Rights Council (8-12 August 2022), find out how research leads to action.

WATCH ▶️ https://t.co/FKoTiEgfot

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BREAKING

The UN General Assembly adopts a resolution that declares access to a clean and healthy environment a universal #HumanRight

In favour: 161

Abstentions: 8

Against: 0

The decision is expected to be a catalyst for #ClimateAction

[Akhil Abraham @akhil_abe]

Happy to now share that I've moved to Geneva to take up an exciting human rights role in the United Nations. Any tips on Geneva life welcome!
On Australian climate policy, I'm back to being an optimistic observer .. I'll be watching with great interest!

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@TennantReed @ErwinJackson1 @NickAberle @laurahillis apparently Topher Grace made a fan edit of the prequels into one short movie. could prob do the same for 7 8 9 and get something worthwhile.

[Akhil Abraham @akhil_abe]

Now six months since #cop26, COP President Sharma gave a speech overnight touching on both progress and the global energy crisis. TL;DR: Net-zero solves energy security, and it is still imperative we fulfil the Glasgow Climate Pact. https://t.co/am9VppNDJj

[Akhil Abraham @akhil_abe]

Last week the UK and Egypt hosted the May Ministerial Meeting focused on practical action to deliver on #COP26 pledges and the Glasgow Climate Pact. A lot of discussion on what needs to be done ahead of COP27. Letter to participants here: https://t.co/YkVczH3Sox

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As part of the finance work, a new Independent High-Level Expert Group was established to scale up investment and finance to deliver on climate ambition and development goals. @lordstern1 and Vera Songwe will chair the group. https://t.co/wQVEbbaGQR