Megan L. Manion

Research Director/Clinical Lecturer @schellcenter, @YaleLawSch | Former: Senior Legal Advisor to UN #SRCT | @unwomenafghan, @UN_Women | Views are my own.

[United Nations @UN]

Gaza: 1.1 million people have completely exhausted their food supplies and are struggling with catastrophic hunger.

The UN says there is a very small window left to prevent outright famine and save lives. https://t.co/L4wnZfrgaw

[UN Human Rights Council @UN_HRC]

"Rampant abuse of #counterterrorism laws threaten human rights globally," said the new Special Rapporteur on human rights & counter-terrorism, @profbensaul, as he presented his vision & priorities to the @UN Human Rights Council.

Read his #HRC55 report ➜https://t.co/uM6sRbc4rB

[UN Special Procedures @UN_SPExperts]

Rampant abuse of counter-terrorism laws threatens human rights globally, warns UN expert @profbensaul in his report to #HRC55.

https://t.co/kEhvbsqqZn

[UofM Human Rights Center @UofMHRC]

Reminder to join us tomorrow in person or online for this #InternationalWomensDay event. RSVP: https://t.co/iT6erIYLLJ

[UofM Human Rights Center @UofMHRC]

Join us Tues, March 12 to recognize #InternationalWomensDay. Join in person or online to learn about the role of the WPS agenda in addressing the broad terrain of complex conflict situations, including ‘new’ and long-standing conflict contexts. RSVP: https://t.co/iT6erIYLLJ

[Prof Ben Saul - UN SR Human Rights & Counterterror @profbensaul]

Pleased to share my new, first report to the UN Human Rights Council setting out my vision and priorities for the next 3 years as UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Counter-terrorism https://t.co/KcHCYYQCib

[NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security @ngowgwps]

Join our team! Interested in a unique opportunity to influence peace & security policy-making at the highest levels?

We're seeking a Program & Research Manager to lead our cutting-edge #WPS research. Apply by 21 January: https://t.co/nzO8pSaLQZ

[Fionnuala Ní Aoláin @NiAolainF]

I am deeply concerned about possible forcible repatriation of Mr. Ravil Mingazov from the UAE to the Russian Federation, and call for an immediate end to the harmful cycle of extended and arbitrary detention against this former vulnerable detainee.

https://t.co/iY9rXHrigf

[Megan L. Manion @megleighmanion]

Very honored to be included w/ @DavidianAli to reflect on some of the important developments at the @UN in transitional justice. Thanks to eds. @LawtherC & @reparationsni & @qubschooloflaw for the opportunity.

[Elgar Law @Elgar_Law]

🆕 Research Handbook on Transitional Justice 2nd Edition edited by @LawtherC and @reparationsni of @qubschooloflaw

🆓 Chapter & more info ➡️ https://t.co/0rHMBURQnC

@kelly_zvobgo @annacbryson @ACharbord @MajaADavidovic @JamesGallen @pedrodixon @adamkochanski @DrJuliaViebach

[Fionnuala Ní Aoláin @NiAolainF]

Special Rapporteur's mandate was delighted to host this Latin America Regional Advocacy Strategy Workshop sharing the Global Study findings https://t.co/phMpW5l3Kw. Thanks to
@SpainUN & @SpainMFA for supporting the work &
@ICNLAlliancefor co-sponsorship & our ongoing partnership.

[UN Special Procedures @UN_SPExperts]

#Germany + #NorthMacedonia: UN Expert on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, @NiAolainF, will conduct joint visits to the countries from 3 to 12 July 2023.
https://t.co/abSpk5f3lJ

[UN Special Procedures @UN_SPExperts]

#UnitedStates: Closure of #Guantanamo detention facility remains a priority -@NiAolainF: “Every detainee I met lives with unrelenting, ongoing harms from systematic practices of rendition, torture, and arbitrary detention.”

👉https://t.co/2WuIT8Mg6t

[Fionnuala Ní Aoláin @NiAolainF]

I welcome the completion of my technical visit to the #US and U.S. Naval Station Guantánamo Bay, affirming the rights of victims of terrorism & the rights of victims of counter-terrorism.

Find out more here: https://t.co/fM771JMJku.

[Fionnuala Ní Aoláin @NiAolainF]

Today marks the conclusion of the #UNSRCT mandate's technical visit to the #US and U.S. Naval Station Guantánamo Bay.

I will present my findings and recommendations today at 1:00pm US ET @UNHeadquarters.

Watch here:  https://t.co/zUK0lWeeL1.

[UN Special Procedures @UN_SPExperts]

Unrelenting misuse & abuse of #counterterrorism measures: New global study by @NiAolainF finds human rights violations against civil society are directly linked to counter-terrorism practices & measures against violent extremism in every region of the 🌎
👉https://t.co/axgidNBlGy

[Mary Lawlor @MaryLawlorhrds]

Congratulations to @NiAolainF & her team on this important and extensively researched report. I urge States to consider its findings and recommendations carefully.

[عبدالله العودة Abdullah Alaoudh @aalodah]

A must-read report by the UN rapporteur @NiAolainF and her wonderful team on the misuse of counterterrorism and its impact on stifling civil society

I can attest to the way Saudi Arabia abused “counterterrorism” laws to prosecute civil society activists including whrd(s)

[Fionnuala Ní Aoláin @NiAolainF]

Thanks to Dep. Coords. Greg LoGerfo, Ian Moss @StateDeptCT, @USUN for hosting #CivilSociety & #UNSRCT as we launch the Global Study to #DefendCivicSpace!

Joined by @Minagak @DutchMFA @NLatUN

#CivilSociety is central to #CounteringTerrorism & protecting #HumanRights

[Fionnuala Ní Aoláin @NiAolainF]

So pleased again to meet with the Belgian PM in NY during #CTWeek. Really pleased to share a copy of the Global Study on the Impact of Counter-Terrorism Measures on Civil Society & Civic Space. @BelgiumUN is a consistent ally on issues of human Rights in #CT.

[UN WG on discrimination against women and girls @UN_WGDAWG]

We congratulate @NiAolainF for the launch of the Global Study to #DefendCivicSpace.

Women & girls are at the forefront of civil society. At the same time, they face risks of reprisals+violence.

Read more on how you can support women's & girls' activism👉https://t.co/yWMT5YbPIR