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[Auschwitz Memorial @AuschwitzMuseum]

10 October 1944 | Jewish writer, literary critic, and painter Oser (Ojzer) Warszawski perished at the Auschwitz camp.

Warszawski was born on April 15, 1898, in Sochaczew (then in the Congress Kingdom of Poland, today in Poland). He initially made a name for himself as a Yiddish novelist and critic. His first novel, "The Smugglers", portrayed the harsh life of Jewish communities under German occupation during World War I and received wide acclaim.

In 1924, he settled in Paris, where he mingled with artists in Montparnasse and wrote about Jewish culture and art.

During the war, in 1942, he went to Nice, and then, when the Germans invaded the southern zone, he fled to Saint-Gervais-les-Bains in Savoie, under Italian occupation. After the capitulation of Italy, Warszawski decided to travel to Italy with the routed Italian troops. In September 1943, he was in Rome, and for several months he remained hidden in a Rome prison.

He was arrested by the Gestapo on 17 May 1944, a few days before the Allies liberated Rome. He was deported to Auschwitz and murdered there on 10 October 1944.

Even in his final days, he reportedly continued to write, preserving his profound legacy as a voice of Jewish life and resilience.

[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

Today, 🇮🇪 Ireland’s UN Youth Delegates Adam and Ciara co-hosted alongside 🇲🇽 Mexico’s UN Youth Delegates a roundtable discussion on the Right to Food, which explored the role of nutrition in education.

The right to adequate food is a priority for Ireland’s Human Rights Council campaign for 2027-2029.

We are committed to using our time on the @UN_HRC to support initiatives to protect and promote the right to adequate food.

[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls is a key foreign policy priority for Ireland.

This morning at #UNGA81’s Third Committee, 🇮🇪 reaffirmed the need to:

🔸eliminate all forms of gender-based violence

🔸integrate human rights and gender perspectives in AI governance

🔸provide universal access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services

🔗 https://t.co/RCOcoPtv56

[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

Today at the #UNGA Third Committee, 🇮🇪 set out our commitment to the human rights of older persons.

To advance that commitment and work towards the global elimination of ageism from social and policy frameworks, we support the development of an international, legally binding instrument on the human rights of older persons.

🔗 https://t.co/b9TPPoJTf1

[Helen McEntee TD @HMcEntee]

My statement on the anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attacks:

[Permanent Mission of Ireland to the OSCE @IrelandOSCE]

Great to meet with colleagues from the @osce_odihr Contact Point for Roma and Sinti Issues and hear about the project work 🇮🇪 has been supporting

Find out more 👉 https://t.co/NvEqV2jwOr

[Permanent Mission of Ireland to the OSCE @IrelandOSCE]

A busy Day 2 at WHDC:

🔹🇮🇪 organised side event on #gender
🔹@osce_odihr donor briefing
🔹Meetings with @mihr_ua and @osce_odihr Tolerance and Non-Discrimination Unit

[Permanent Mission of Ireland to the OSCE @IrelandOSCE]

Day 1 of the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference for Director of Human Rights, Jackie O’Halloran, and Ambassador Brian Flynn:

🔹Opening statement
🔹Meetings with @eu_eeas, @osce_odihr and @FrontLineHRD
🔹Moderating an event on 🇷🇺 violations in 🇺🇦

👉 https://t.co/dM1YCs6y3K

[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

Ambassador Martin Fraser delivered Ireland’s national statement at the #UNGA81’s Third Committee.

Human rights are the foundation of fulfilling, dignified lives. We will work for a 🇺🇳 that delivers progress for people, and addresses egregious breaches of human rights around the world.

🇮🇪 will champion:

⚪️civil society & human rights defenders
⚪️women’s rights & gender equality
⚪️LGBTIQ+ rights
⚪️the right to adequate food
⚪️the rights of persons with disabilities in conflict

🔗 https://t.co/BGFLZQkNRX

[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

Today, Ireland addressed the #UNGA81 event on protecting children in armed conflict from the impact of explosive weapons.

It is precisely at this time of increased conflict that we should champion the Political Declaration on Strengthening the Protection of Civilians from the use Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas, and promote its universalisation and enhanced implementation.

[UN Women @UN_Women]

We cannot deliver peace and prosperity for all without women's leadership.

#ForAllWomenAndGirls, we must:

🔵 Let women lead
🔵 Break the barriers holding women back
🔵 Make accountability for equality non-negotiable

🔗 @unwomenchief's remarks: https://t.co/b8SoLkIc1o

#UNGA

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

Today, Minister @HMcEntee co-hosted a high-level event on the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan, in partnership with the Malala Fund. The event featured contributions from @Malala, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights @volker_turk and Afghan women leaders.

[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

Today, Ireland proudly ratified all outstanding amendments to the Rome Statute.

At a moment of significant challenges for the ICC, greater universality of the Rome Statute is one of the strongest ways to reinforce the international system of justice. ⚖️

[Volker Türk @volker_turk]

The rights of LGBTIQ+ people are not ideological or new. They are exactly the same human rights we all have. Today, they face an escalating onslaught.
At #UNGA, we discussed why it's time to go on the offensive – to defend diversity, equality, and freedom. https://t.co/AWMZCBBgNv

[Ireland at UN in Geneva @IrelandUNGeneva]

As Ireland advocates for the promotion and protection of human rights at #HRC63, Ireland’s campaign for a seat on the Human Rights Council from 2027-29 enters its final phase 🇮🇪

[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

Pleased to kick off #UNGA81 with the @AfricaEuropeFdn Women Leaders Network.

The Irish Mission was honoured to welcome former President of 🇮🇪 Mary Robinson and distinguished women leaders to discuss the importance of effective multilateralism, stronger health diplomacy and ambitious climate action. 🌍

As we look ahead to #COP31 and other multilateral milestones this year, strengthened cooperation is essential to achieve #Agenda2030.

[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

Today at #UNGA81, Minister @nealerichmond joined ministers from around the 🌎 to stand up for LGBTI persons.

🇮🇪 reaffirms the promise of the UN Charter & the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: human rights & fundamental freedoms are for all, without distinction, everywhere.

[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

Today, 🇮🇪 Minister @HMcEntee co-hosted an #UNGA81 side-event on the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan, speaking alongside:

⚪️ Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai
⚪️ UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk
⚪️ Gaisu Yari
⚪️ Metra Mehran
⚪️ Asila Wardak

The discussion aimed to ensure continued visibility to the appalling erosion of the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan, to ensure that international engagement on Afghanistan is principled and human-rights based, and to explore recommendations on the way forward.

Our thanks to @MalalaFund + @UN_Partnerships, and to @BBCWorld’s Sumi Somaskanda for moderating this important discussion.

[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

Today, Ireland 🇮🇪 joined France 🇫🇷, the EU 🇪🇺 and over 4️⃣0️⃣ Member States to stand in full solidarity with Afghan women and girls.

We condemn in the strongest possible terms the continued and systemic gender discrimination and repression put in place by the Taliban.

We urge the Taliban to immediately lift all restrictions to the rights of women and girls and to end all human rights abuses.

[Volker Türk @volker_turk]

The deliberate retreat from women’s rights and leadership around the world is outrageous.

Less power for women means less power for humanity to confront the defining challenges of our time.

We need to accelerate progress towards gender equality dramatically – and now.