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  1. 7 hours ago

    Non-discrimination & equality for all: It's for rights. May 17 is

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  2. 16 hours ago

    Tomorrow we’re celebrating the bravery of activists around the world. How will you celebrate?

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  3. 12 hours ago

    : Ppl w/ must be able to participate in public affairs -ie, jury duty

    9:40 AM - 16 May 2016 · Details
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  4. 16 hours ago

    : The hard work of safeguarding the environment & is just now beginning

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  5. 19 hours ago

    Migrant children in face grim conditions. See findings from our mission:

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  6. 22 hours ago

    : Projects must protect against environmental & social risks, shielding from harm

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  7. May 15

    : suggests safeguards to protect in proposed projects

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  8. May 13

    activists are changing the world! Share this video to show them your <3 !

    9:41 AM - 13 May 2016 · Details
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  9. May 14

    We urge to clarify the whereabouts of A. Ceesay, radio director on trial for sedition & false information

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  10. May 13

    UN Committee to publishes findings on Spain, Oman, Rwanda, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Namibia

    43 retweets 35 likes
  11. May 13

    We urge to release all ppl arrested & detained for exercising their rights to freedom of expression&assembly

    100 retweets 52 likes
  12. May 13

    UN Committee against publishes findings on France, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Philippines, Israel

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  13. May 13

    risks instability if wealth is not better shared. 44% of the rural population lives in crushing poverty

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  14. May 13

    : We're deeply concerned by the situation of protestors arrested during a peaceful rally &reports of

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  15. May 13

    says it will welcome a visit by our Chief to examine reported violations in the SE region

    4:04 AM - 13 May 2016 · Details
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  16. May 13

    recently executed a man despite 's request not to do so.It shows callous disdain for

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  17. May 13

    Offering migrants legal&safe mobility solutions is key. Democratic borders are porous by nature

    91 retweets 105 likes
  18. May 12

    : Stop attacks against civil society, defenders, parliamentarians, UN personnel

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  19. May 12

    Territorial sovereignty is about controlling the border, not sealing the border to

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  20. May 12

    . experts: Being is not an illness! Read the full statement: …

    9:27 AM - 12 May 2016 · Details
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  21. May 12

    WATCH: asked ppl around the world . Result = beautiful!

    5:40 AM - 12 May 2016 · Details
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  22. May 12

    UN prevention experts urge to tackle prison overcrowding

    6:15 AM - 12 May 2016 · Details
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  23. May 12

    Are you fighting for the of ? Apply for our fellowship

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  24. May 12

    : Stop the clampdown on land reform protesters

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  25. May 11

    Are you in favor of decriminalizing the personal use & possession of drugs? See our position

    11:00 AM - 11 May 2016 · Details
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  26. May 11

    : Failure to respect the laws of war must have consequences for the perpetrators v

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  27. May 11

    UN Commission of Inquiry on Condemns Unlawful Attacks in the Syrian Arab Republic

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  28. May 11

    must adopt urgent measures to & strengthen justice system’s independence

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  29. May 10

    : How can the public sector mobilize private sector finance for ?

    6:00 PM - 10 May 2016 · Details
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  30. May 11

    / to Health: “More efforts needed to ensure that no one is left behind” – UN expert

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  31. May 10

    : We call for access for UN & other impartial observers/investigators to verify alleged rights violations

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  32. May 10

    See how our Fund has helped Azra -tortured&raped for 6 months- learn to live again. Donate to help victims

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  33. May 10

    Most disturbing: Reports suggest 100 people burned to death during extended curfew from Dec to March in SE

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  34. May 10

    must develop a national strategy to protect the of . Discrimination must be addressed

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  35. May 10

    : 6 people were executed on 8 May. We fear more executions in the near future

    4:06 AM - 10 May 2016 · Details
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  36. May 10

    S-E : Black-out of info about alleged violations in this large area fuels suspicions about what's going on

    We have received a succession of alarming reports about #humanrights violations allegedly committed by Turkish military &security forces in south-east Turkey over the past few months.
    3:39 AM - 10 May 2016 · Details
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  37. May 10

    Alarming reports of major violations in SE Turkey. Transparency & independent investigation are needed

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  38. May 9

    Security concerns shouldn't be used as a pretext to ban peaceful political opposition

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  39. May 9

    UN Committee to examines the report of

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  40. May 9

    : Put an end to the disproportionate reactions against exercising the to assembly & expression

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  41. May 9

    / crisis: UN expert launches follow-up visit to assess impact on

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  42. May 9

    : UN expert group to review 800 cases from 40 countries

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  43. May 8

    Leaders will meet at to stand up for humanity & take action to prevent & reduce suffering.

    Bold actions for a shared humanity.
    We are witnessing the highest level of human suffering since the 2nd World War. This is why, for 1st time in the history of the UN, Ban Ki-moon is convening the World Humanitarian Summit (23-24 May).
    3:21 PM - 8 May 2016 · Details
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  44. May 9

    Starts today in : UN expert to assess situation of older persons

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  45. May 8

    Refugees & migrants contribute to growth & dev of host countries as well as countries of origin

    Large-scale movements of refugees and migrants are a global phenomenon
    The United Nations is calling for strengthening the international systems that manage large movements of people so that they uphold human rights norms and provide the necessary protections.
    6:40 AM - 8 May 2016 · Details
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  46. May 8

    We have teams in 6 of our operations. Read more:

    6:28 AM - 8 May 2016 · Details
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  47. May 7

    : Deadly air strikes on camp for displaced has all the hallmarks of a war crime, says UN expert

    182 retweets 116 likes
  48. May 6

    should be referred to so that crimes like yesterday's camp bombing are punished -

    102 retweets 70 likes
  49. May 6

    End of mission statement of the UN Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices

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  50. May 6

    : We're very alarmed by developments in Hama Central Prison. The crisis may turn deadly. See statement

    4:43 AM - 6 May 2016 · Details
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