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The United Nations #HumanRights office is led by High Commissioner . Follow us on FB, IG & Tiktok at unitednationshumanrights. #StandUp4HumanRights
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“For decades, ethnic minorities in #Myanmar have been subjected to the most brutal forms of violence and policies that amount to crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide.” Read more about the panel discussion on minorities in Myanmar:
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Shutting down the Internet and communication channels harms people, economies, and democracies. The dire consequences on the lives and human rights of millions of people are immense. We will continue to work closely with to defend human rights globally.
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Internet shutdowns hamper democracy and deprive citizens from the right to communicate, protest, freely vote. As the @UNHumanRights Report tells us, the digital space can curb human rights in real life. The 🇪🇺 EU cooperates with #OHCHR to defend freedom & rights.
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It's crucial that States recognize the right to a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll. We have the right to clean air, clean water, healthy food, rich biodiversity, a safe climate, non-toxic environments, and environmental information, participation & justice. #TheTimeIsNow
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The environmental crisis we are experiencing is unprecedented. That’s why, along with other civil society organizations, we call on the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to recognize the right to a clean, sustainable and healthy environment.
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