The oppression of half of humanity holds everyone back. Yet women & girls continue to be pushed away from decision-making & action.
 
To end poverty, horrific civilian suffering in war & rampant climate change, women's voices & contributions must be central to everything we do.

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

Call for Applications for People of #AfricanDescent from the diaspora! 🌍

Join the 2024 Fellowship Programme for People of African descent to strengthen your skills to #FightRacism .

Apply here 👉 ow.ly/Lran50Rn4sv

#Environment : Current business & economic models are pushing civilization to the brink of a disaster but, by investing in a green economy, the private sector could be a force for good in reaching a just & sustainable future.

Learn more from SREnvironment’s latest report:…

Yesterday, we welcomed the Cyprus Youth Associations Delegation to discuss the role of UN Human Rights EUR, human rights mechanisms and how we engage with the Youth.

Great to see so much interest and thank you to Civic Space for organizing the visit!

#Standup4HumanRights

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

📢Everyone everywhere has a right to health, including mental health!

Today, UN Human Rights EUR participated in WHO/Europe and co-organizer's conference on mental health and well-being in prison to stress the importance of a human-rights-based approach to health.

#mentalhealth

At the opening of the third session of the Permanent Forum on People of #AfricanDescent in Geneva, United Nations leaders call for more action to end racism and discrimination.

United Nations_News_Centre story⤵️
news.un.org/en/story/2024/…

Young leaders drive change in today's crises. That's why our Office & Education Above All Foundation are dedicated to empower & equip them to advocate 4 their rights.

Know a leader ready to make a difference? Nominate them for our Youth Advisory Board.

Deadline: 13 May, 2024.…

This #Romaweek2024 , we put the spotlight on widespread discriminations Roma families face in Europe.

Today, learn about the rights of Romani women and girls in Moldova and the work of UN Human Rights 🔽

ohchr.org/en/stories/201…

#Romaweek2024
#standup4humanrights

We welcome the European Court of Human Rights ECHR CEDH ruling in #KlimaSeniorinnen case v. #Switzerland affirming that States have human rights obligations to sufficiently mitigate #climate change. Ruling provides a basis for determined action & justice globally - Volker Türk

Anti-gypsyism – racism against Roma – prevents Roma inclusion and the respect of their human rights.

Widespread discrimination affects many areas of life, including housing.

On #Romaweek2024 , listen to the stories of Roma families in Serbia🔽
youtube.com/watch?v=_IoqG0…

Today, as we celebrate International #RomaDay , Roma and Travellers still face widespread discrimination.

Stay tune throughout the week to learn more about Roma inclusion and the work of UN Human Rights !

#InternationalRomaDay
#romaniweek2024

The United Nations in Brussels spoke about #education , the #Holocaust and the UN’s work at this year’s La Foire du Livre de Bruxelles. Thanks to all the young people who asked such great questions to Elena Kountouri UN Human Rights EUR Regional Rep for Europe!

Polarisation, division & dehumanisation are catastrophically harming us.

No one wins when lives are lost.

I urge us all to have the difficult conversations so we can find our common ground & work towards lasting peace.

I’d like to think that humanity’s superpower is the richness of our diversity.

By embracing our differences, we can stop today’s vicious cycles of hate & violence.

We can rebuild the space for dialogue, tolerance & respect for each other— no matter race, gender or belief.

On Monday’s #RememberSlavery Day, we pay tribute to those who suffered and resisted oppression.

Join us in honouring the victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade by advocating for equality and justice for all. un.org/en/remembersla…

Slavery's history is a terrible reminder of suffering, injustice & loss; but also the story of a victorious struggle against oppression.

Our work isn't over: lingering ideologies continue to demean, dehumanise & hold people back.

We must abolish its legacy. Racism harms us all.

'Water scarcity is worsening globally— intensifying conflict. For +2B people, clean water access is a struggle,' says @UNhumanrights chief on #WorldWaterDay

there is an urgent need, within and between countries, to unite around protecting & conserving our most precious resource.

Diversity is a strength, not a threat.

Yet, racism is a problem in every part of the world.

During Racial Solidarity Week, UN Human Rights explains how we can all speak out to #FightRacism & intolerance: ohchr.org/en/get-involve…