UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk says special care must be taken to ensure crossings remain safe & functional for free flow of aid in #Gaza .

All parties must lay down their arms immediately & ensure that full & sustained humanitarian aid is able to reach everyone without delay

Journalists must be able to do their job freely & safely. No matter where, no matter what.

Learn how UN Human Rights is working to promote independent press & strengthen accountability for violations against journalists: ow.ly/wUeZ50RB7QY

Our plan to build a safe, just future for every community on Earth -the #SDGs - is being shattered.

I urge Govts to listen to frontline voices & harness civil society's expertise & creativity at #2024UNSC

It's crucial so leaders make informed decisions for the future of humanity

Rights are not empty promises, they're tangible obligations. Govts must abide by them.

National Human Rights Institutions are working to make this a reality & hold Govts accountable to the people they serve.

I encourage them to keep up this crucial work: ow.ly/tczF50RzoEb

#Russia : UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk calls on authorities to immediately release journalists detained solely for doing their jobs.

At least 30 journalists are arrested under different criminal charges.

The continuous attacks on free speech are very troubling.

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UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk says Israel’s orders on #Rafah are inhumane.

Enough of the killing.

There must be a ceasefire. Aid must flow. Hostages & arbitrarily detained must be released.

War, climate change, food insecurity, unchecked new tech: These are not insurmountable challenges.

History has shown us time & time again that respect for human rights is the only way to achieve sustainable peace, security & development.

It's time leaders act accordingly.

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.

Ensuring journalist & scientist safety is vital for a sustainable future.

They are key in shaping public understanding of environmental issues & combatting disinformation. Join us at the event 'A Press for the Planet' to learn more.

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We regret cabinet decision to close Al Jazeera in Israel. A free & independent media is essential to ensuring transparency & accountability. Now, even more so given tight restrictions on reporting from Gaza. Freedom of expression is a key human right. We urge govt to overturn ban

Free press is key for freedom & democracy.

On #WorldPressFreedomDay , we stand with diego luna & Santiago Maza, urging States to protect journalists.

Your voice matters. Let's amplify their stories, demand protection & uphold #PressFreedom .

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Nasdaq Exchange UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 CPJ’s Jodie Ginsberg spoke with UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk about what’s at stake this #WorldPressFreedomDay .

They discuss how essential it is in this crucial election year for gov'ts to reaffirm their commitment to #PressFreedom & #JournalistSafety .…

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

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#Cambodia : We are very concerned by Supreme Court’s decision to uphold conviction of trade union leader Chhim Sithar, convicted for exercising rights to freedom of peaceful assembly & association.

We call for Sithar's immediate release.

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.

Important gathering of all leaders of the multilateral system in Santiago de Chile, with human rights underpinning it.

#Georgia : Volker Türk concerned by reports of unnecessary & disproportionate use of force against demonstrators.

Authorities urged to withdraw bill labelling NGOs and media outlets receiving foreign funding as “organisations acting in the interest of a foreign power”

UNAMA update on the human rights situation in #Afghanistan , covering January to March 2024.
Read full update here (English, Dari, Pashto): unama.unmissions.org/human-rights-m…
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Since 2016, 2,691 rights defenders were killed. Over 1/2 were environmental defenders.

This is unacceptable.

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