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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 🔽

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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🔽
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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 !

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#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…

'No country can claim to be free of racism. Millions still endure the consequences of the historical denial of their humanity. We must & can do better,' says UN Human Rights chief.

Watch the full message on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination👇

#EU and #UN scale up collaboration to advance responsible business conduct! 🇪🇺🤝🇺🇳

Yesterday's UN-EU dialogue on business and human rights focused on advancing the #BHR agenda, addressing challenges in the extractive industries & conflict-affected areas.

#StrongerTogether

Another great screening from MilleniumDocFestival !

Yesterday, UN Human Rights EUR Representative introduced the documentary Long Distance Swimmer on the challenges refugees and human rights defenders face in Europe.

#standup4humanrights

We live in a time of many crises.

W/ #EU , we provide humanitarian aid, support jobs, basic needs & services in many crisis and fragile settings, key to pave the way for long-term development.

#UN photo exhibition at #EHF2024 is a great testimony of this important partnership.

“It is essential that we are consistent and non-selective [in our advocacy on HR and IHL compliance]”, says Assistant Secretary-General for UN Human Rights Ilze Brands Kehris at #EHF2024 .

Fruitful meetings with Coalition pour le Sahel, Olof Skoog, European Parliament and more!

Happening tonight!

Don't miss out on tonight's screening of Long Distance Swimmer by MilleniumDocFestival with Goethe-Institut BRU

It's at 7PM at Cinema Vendome, Chaussée de Wavre 18, Brussels.

More information right here: festivalmillenium.org/nl/movies-deta…

🟢We are Hiring🟢

The UN Human Rights EUR is looking for a junior human rights consultant in Brussels.

Deadline is on March 24th!

Apply right here 🔽 careers.un.org/jobSearchDescr…

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On Int'l Day to Combat Islamophobia, we remember all victims who've suffered the consequences of this & other forms of religious hate

We cannot let discrimination continue to spur deep divisions between our human family

We must urgently address the roots of such hate & violence