Volker Türk
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United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights | @UNHumanRights Chief
#StandUp4HumanRights
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Leaving Chile after a fruitful visit, hoping that we all learn from the lessons of the past for the present. Impressed by Londres 38, espacio de memorias and their work on memorialising for a better future.
Suppression, criminalisation & attacks against journalists are being met w/ impunity.
This cannot become our status quo.
In this crucial election year, we must ensure Govts protect our right to hold those in power to account & speak out when needed
Committee to Protect Journalists Jodie Ginsberg
Disinformation is deepening divides, fueling crises around the world; while free press is under attack.
Just last year, 71 journalists killed, 320 imprisoned.
#WorldPressFreedomDay is a chance to stand for truth, protect those bravely working to uncover it & counter oppression.
Since 2016, 2,691 rights defenders were killed. Over 1/2 were environmental defenders.
This is unacceptable.
2024 is the biggest election year in history- a tremendous opportunity for change. Don't let it go to waste. Vote for defenders. For our planet. For our rights Global Citizen ⭕
Glad to be in #Chile - a country whose journey towards truth, justice & reconciliation reminds us that human rights are the foundation for healing & way forward. Grateful to have met President Gabriel Boric Font, senior officials & civil society to continue advancing this crucial work.
Heartened by landmark win for human rights & environment with European Parliament's adoption of key #BizHumanRights directive.
This is a leap towards protecting people & our planet from exploitation.
Look forward to its final adoption & swift implementation in line with #UNGPs . #CSDDD
.United Nations 2.0 is an opportunity to reshape our ways of working so they align with the realities of the world around us & principles that ground our work.
Peace & sustainability can only be built through dialogue & rights-based action. Eager to discuss innovative frameworks this week.
Plastic pollution is fueling the #TriplePlanetaryCrisis , harming every ecosystem on earth; yet annual production is projected to quadruple by 2050.
We need a #PlasticsTreaty that:
-caps production volumes
-eliminates toxic plastics; and
-protects human rights
#EarthDay #INC4
Racial discrimination is a severe violation of int'l law that needs full accountability.
The Permanent Forum on #AfricanDescent provides a vital space for activists & experts to come together & shape solutions, from transforming education to delivering reparatory justice.