Milan M. Markovic

Deputy Representative for Europe @UNHumanRightsEU

[UN Human Rights EUR @UNHumanRightsEU]

The #NHRIs are the backbone of a democratic society and the main indicator of the state of human rights at country level.

@UNHumanRightsEU and @ENNHRI work together to keep NHRIs free and effective, and reach common goals.

Today's retreat contributed to those goals. 🤝

[UN Human Rights EUR @UNHumanRightsEU]

Great to welcome the newly appointed EU Special Representative for Human Rights @KajsaOllongren, to meet heads of @UNinBrussels agencies.

The #EU and #UN must support each other to protect multilateralism, promote human rights and ensure the delivery of essential services 🇺🇳🤝🇪🇺

[UN Human Rights @UNHumanRights]

#Intersex people, born with physical sex characteristics that do not fit typical definitions of male or female bodies, often face harmful medically unnecessary interventions without consent, as well as discrimination, stigma, and even violence around the world.

At #HRC60, @NadaNashif presents the @UNHumanRights report offering practical recommendations, including promising practices to end violence & harmful practices against #intersex children and adults, to investigate the violations they face, & to ensure accountability for victims.

➡️ https://t.co/0LdU7gBDOf

[UN Human Rights Council Investigative Bodies @uninvhrc]

The @UN International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice & Equality in Law Enforcement called on #Belgium to address the legacies of its colonial past & fight the systematic racism it said still permeates the nation today.
More ➡ https://t.co/NIWilDLsu1

[UN Human Rights @UNHumanRights]

#Serbia: Amid rising tensions & ahead of a mass student-led rally in Belgrade this Saturday, we call for calm & that the protest is peaceful.

We urge the authorities to allow the demonstration to take place without unwarranted interference.

[UN Human Rights EUR @UNHumanRightsEU]

Last week, @UNHUmanRIghtsEU hosted its 4th #HumanRightsTalk on enabling the right to housing in Europe's green transition.

Listen to the UN SR on @adequatehousing share his takeaway from the event. 👇 https://t.co/v5ut1iCkVs…

#JustTransition #eugreendeal

[UN Human Rights EUR @UNHumanRightsEU]

The right to housing needs to be supported sustainably! There cannot be green and just transition without human rights in its basis!

Today, the #HumanRightsTalk #4 welcomed the UN special rapporteur on @adequatehousing and leading expert to discuss the issue.

#JustTransition

[UN Human Rights EUR @UNHumanRightsEU]

Excited to start the 4th #HumanRightsTalk in Brussels on ensuring the right to housing in Europe's green transition!

Tune in to @UNhumanrightsEU Representative's opening words.

#JustTransition #EUGreenDeal

[UN Human Rights EUR @UNHumanRightsEU]

Like Manneken-Pis and Jeanneke-Pis join us to mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Brussels and around the world!

Learn about your rights
find out about the #Humanrights75 initiative
join us and #StandUp4HumanRights !

https://t.co/HTyINSvrDz

[UN Human Rights EUR @UNHumanRightsEU]

"All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood" - Article 1

Today @UNHumanRightsEU celebrates #HumanRights75 in Paris and beyond

➡️https://t.co/HTyINSvrDz

[UN Human Rights EUR @UNHumanRightsEU]

Thank you to all who joined us for the Belgian Premiere of Dr. Jane Goodall's "Reason for Hope" to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights!

#humanrights cannot wait! Stay tuned for Human Rights Day on 10 December.

#HumanRights75

[UN Human Rights EUR @UNHumanRightsEU]

Happening now! The second panel of the Regional Dialogue on the right to a healthy environment investigates challenges and ways forward. Delay is not an option. Find out about the pledges made here and today!
follow the event right here 👇https://t.co/CHtFe8rXyi

#Humanrights75

[UN Human Rights EUR @UNHumanRightsEU]

It’s on! 100 +participants already at the Regional Dialogue on the right to a healthy environment. The degradation of the environment intensifies human rights vulnerabilities. Time to pledge for a human rights-centered approach! Watch live https://t.co/CHtFe8rXyi

#Huamrights75

[UN Human Rights EUR @UNHumanRightsEU]

On 8 October 2021, the @UN_HRC recognized access to a healthy and sustainable environment as a universal right. Find out what @UNHumanRights is doing to further the right to a healthy environment: https://t.co/Ul3sZtLeo8

#Humanrights75

[UN Human Rights EUR @UNHumanRightsEU]

As 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights our Deputy Regional Rep. pledges to serve the rights of everyone everywhere, especially those most left behind!

Make your own pledge for #humanrights75 to raise awareness and be featured on our page!

[Camilla Brückner @camillabruckner]

A special year in uncertain times - #humanrights75 reminds us of their relevance. With ⁦@UNHumanRightsEU⁩ I pledge to promote these values with⁦@UNinBrussels⁩ and in partnership with ⁦@EU_Commission⁩ ⁦@EUCouncil⁩ ⁦@eu_eeas⁩ ⁦@Europarl_EN⁩ we

[Milan M. Markovic @chemilans]

Keep doing the simple things…

[UN Human Rights @UNHumanRights]

Born in the Balkans and raised amidst war, Senior Human Rights Officer Milan Markovic saw deprivation and discrimination firsthand.

Now he works for disability rights and calls out for ways to stand up for #HumanRights in everyday life.

Learn more: https://t.co/0D4oY094Nr

[UN Human Rights @UNHumanRights]

Human rights begin at home. They must be at the core of all laws, at national + EU levels - @volker_turk @Europarl_EN https://t.co/CVXyhz4HCd

[UN Human Rights EUR @UNHumanRightsEU]

. @UNHumanRights Chief answered questions tonight from numerous young people and #HRDs in #Brussels City Hall on issues that really matter to them and all of us.

Stay tuned for the video!

#Humanrights75

[UN Human Rights EUR @UNHumanRightsEU]

In order to discuss the important human rights dimension of the EU neighborhood and beyond, @UNHumanrights chief Mr. Türk met with EU Commissioner Mr. Várhelyi today in Brussels.

#Humanrights75