Matteo de Bellis

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[Matteo de Bellis @matteodebellis]

Personal news alert -
After 16 incredible years, I am leaving @amnesty. So many fond memories, so much to be grateful for, so many incredible colleagues to thank for their brilliance, kindness and commitment.

[Commissioner for Human Rights @CommissionerHR]

As the @Europarl_EN debates the EU Returns Regulation, I urge careful consideration of its #HumanRights impact. To be effective and withstand future legal challenges, legislation must align with international standards.
Read my observations 👇https://t.co/09RX4OT5yo

[Mary Lawlor @MaryLawlorhrds]

Receiving very disturbing news about legislation being proposed in #Italy to implement the EU Pact on Migration. It appears that the proposals directly contradict international law & are designed to further restrict the work of people defending the rights of migrants at sea. The government should abide by international law & abandon the bill @ItalyUN_Geneva

[Commissioner for Human Rights @CommissionerHR]

At the European Parliament #DROI Committee, I highlighted the #HumanRights risks of externalising migration policy. From asylum procedures to return hubs and border management, we cannot ignore the documented violations and risks.
We need a precautionary approach that puts human dignity first. @EP_HumanRights
Read my introductory remarks 👇 https://t.co/OrVizRViWe

[Commissioner for Human Rights @CommissionerHR]

I challenge the myth that we must choose between efficiency and human rights. We won't 'magically' increase return numbers by tearing up the rulebook. Only a lawful, fair, and dignified return policy can deliver results. European leaders must govern with respect for #HumanRights, not by avoiding them.
My views on the future of returns, including the EU Return Regulation 👇https://t.co/0AMY4HQunx

[Commissioner for Human Rights @CommissionerHR]

#Italy visit, day 2: I met with the Minister of Labour and Social Policy and with the Director General of the National Office against Racial Discrimination (UNAR). I was inspired by the wonderful kids I met at the Punto Luce run by Save the Children in Torre Maura.

[Matteo de Bellis @matteodebellis]

Il #Commissario per i Diritti Umani del Consiglio d'Europa sta per iniziare una visita in #Italia, durante la quale approfondirà, in particolare, il tema della povertà minorile e lo stato dell'infrastruttura di protezione dei #diritti umani. #StayTuned

[Commissioner for Human Rights @CommissionerHR]

Off to #Italy today! Four days focusing primarily on issues pertaining to child poverty and the Italian institutional and legal system for the protection and promotion of #HumanRights.

[Commissioner for Human Rights @CommissionerHR]

European leaders need to refute the critics: Europe’s power lies not in mimicking those who oppose #HumanRights, but in showing that dignity, law, and freedom remain the only foundations on which a stable and prosperous future can be built.
Read my latest shoutout 👇
https://t.co/G8TNWb8EUD

[Matteo de Bellis @matteodebellis]

After beating nazi-fascism, European states agreed to rebuild peace on 3 pillars: rule of law, democracy, and human rights.
To promote these, they created an organization, the Council of Europe.
Then, exactly 70 years ago, they chose its flag.
This one: 🇪🇺
https://t.co/tvffV6lObU

[Commissioner for Human Rights @CommissionerHR]

I fully support the UN experts' call: the new EU Facilitation Directive must fully align with international #HumanRights standards. We must ensure that humanitarian assistance to refugees and migrants is never criminalised across our member states.

[Commissioner for Human Rights @CommissionerHR]

Just had warm meeting with EU Commissioner @magnusbrunner. I look forward to further engaging on sensitive issues such as #migration. We must work to uphold human rights and ensure that asylum remains always accessible in the #EU.🇪🇺

[Commissioner for Human Rights @CommissionerHR]

Good to visit @Unibocconi in Milan today and join insightful discussions on Italy's #HumanRights infrastructure. Establishing an independent, effective National Human Rights Institution is essential. I pledge full support to this goal.

[Commissioner for Human Rights @CommissionerHR]

At @LaStatale, I addressed the urgent need to defend the #RuleofLaw against mounting threats. I commend the University of Milan for its openness to #HumanRights debate. Responsible leaders must reject hateful rhetoric and confront the challenges ahead. ⬇️
Read my speech ⬇️ https://t.co/boZHJshkZD

[Matteo de Bellis @matteodebellis]

Externalised migration policies can expose people to serious harm. This is why governments should adopt a precautionary approach - addressing risks, committing to strong legal guarantees, and ensuring scrutiny.
Read new report by @CommissionerHR here:
https://t.co/Q7GkMIo8Py

[Commissioner for Human Rights @CommissionerHR]

I urge the Greek parliament to refrain from suspending the registration of asylum applications
https://t.co/4tMXopB8ul

[Commissioner for Human Rights @CommissionerHR]

As my trip comes to an end, I’m grateful for excellent meetings with @aditusNGO @repubblikaMT @daphnefdtn @MarieLouise_MT @Ombudsman_Malta @RightsMalta @ncpe_malta. Their work is vital. We will continue to engage to help efforts to strengthen human rights protections in #Malta.

[Commissioner for Human Rights @CommissionerHR]

Thank you @mcaruanagalizia @Corinne_Vella for meeting me today, for telling me about your mother and sister #DaphneCaruanaGalizia, and for fighting for justice for her and others. We will honour her by standing up for accountability and #RuleofLaw in #Malta and across #Europe.

[Matteo de Bellis @matteodebellis]

The @CommissionerHR just released a new memorandum on #Greece, denouncing persisting pushbacks and entrenched lack of accountability. High time to put an end to violations at Greece’s sea and land borders and provide adequate remedy to victims.

[Commissioner for Human Rights @CommissionerHR]

Greece should prevent #pushbacks and ensure accountability for #humanrights violations at the borders. Read my Memorandum to the authorities👇
https://t.co/5Dct7flfas

[Matteo de Bellis @matteodebellis]

Australia responsible for arbitrary detention of asylum seekers in offshore facilities, UN Human Rights Committee finds https://t.co/rz2hM32joF

[paola caridi @invisiblearabs]

C'è una vulgata, c'è una lettura degli eventi - diffusa - che dice: l'Onu ha fallito. L'Onu non riesce a fermare il genocidio.

L'Onu non ha fallito. Sono gli Stati (alcuni, molti, ma non la maggioranza) che compongono l'Onu a essersi messi contro l'Onu: le sue convenzioni, le sue regole, il suo sistema (seppur fallace e da riformare, da decenni).

L'Onu dice da oltre 14 mesi quello che sta succedendo. Urlano, spiegano i suoi funzionari, quelli che arrivano ai microfoni e quelli, sconosciuti, che lavorano da oltre 14 mesi contro la macchina della guerra su Gaza. Muoiono, gli uomini e le donne che lavorano per l'Onu, uccisi dalle forze armate israeliane a Gaza. Ne sono stati uccisi a centinaia.

Nonostante tutti gli errori di un sistema che andava riformato già da molto tempo, la colpa dell'Onu - da 14 mesi - è dire, urlare, denunciare quello che sta succedendo. Quello che è ormai conclamato a Gaza.

[Nico Piro @_Nico_Piro_]

Se chiedete a qualcuno chi era l’attentatore rel mercatino di Natale in Germania quasi sicuramente vi risponderà: “era un immigrate arabo, un terrorista mussulmano”.
…in realtà era un pro Musk pro Afd e altro👇ma la fake news è passata. Colpa di…?