Syria's conflict has caused too much loss & grief.
 
My message to Govts at #GA today: We need your full cooperation w/ Independent Institution on Missing Persons in Syria so it can begin search & support to victims.
 
This goes beyond politics. It's about our shared humanity.

My latest reflections on my visit to the #DRC 👇
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Warm wishes to everyone celebrating Passover.

Hoping this time lets us reflect on our shared goals of freedom & dignity for all, and brings us closer to understanding & compassion for each & every human being.

.United Nations 2.0 is an opportunity to reshape our ways of working so they align with the realities of the world around us & principles that ground our work.

Peace & sustainability can only be built through dialogue & rights-based action. Eager to discuss innovative frameworks this week.

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

Racial discrimination is a severe violation of int'l law that needs full accountability.

The Permanent Forum on #AfricanDescent provides a vital space for activists & experts to come together & shape solutions, from transforming education to delivering reparatory justice.

Societies are only as strong & resilient as their women & girls. Lusenge Julienne's work embodies this truth

Moved to see peace being built thru her work advancing equality: empowering survivors of gender-based violence & strengthening women’s participation in political processes
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Leaving the #DRC with a heavy heart. There must be an all-out effort to end the suffering of those affected by horrific violence. This includes investing in the conflict-hit east to provide security & services and rebuild the social contract between the people and Govt.

#DRC : Today I met people in Bulengo IDP camp close to Goma. Their tragedy ultimately stems from a ruthless fight for resources, lack of governance & insufficient political will globally to address the root causes of the crisis. Human rights are at the core of the solution.

#DRC : Moving visit to IDP camp in Bunia. It breaks my heart to listen once again to people whose lives have been uprooted by senseless conflicts & violence driven by greed and power. To hear their stories of suffering and their fervent wish to go home.

I am pleased to be joining LinkedIn, creating more opportunities for partners to connect with and support the work of my Office as we strive towards a more equal, just, and sustainable world – for all.

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#GenAI can be used to make great discoveries, cure diseases & end climate change- but it could also lead to rampant rights abuses & untold suffering.
 
Govts & companies must commit to grounding new tech in human rights so we can use #AIforGood . Here's how ow.ly/xilq50R8g4w

Warmest wishes to all celebrating #EidAlFitr .

As this month of reflection comes to an end, may we continue carrying its lessons of empathy, generosity & community with us every day.

Remembering our shared humanity & recommitting to mutual respect is our path to peace

Great meeting Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to discuss protecting the human right to health amidst increasing global turmoil.

Govt's must ensure equitable access to healthcare services: in war, in communities ravaged by climate change, for the most vulnerable populations— for everyone, everywhere.

The Rwanda genocide against the Tutsi was a clear reminder: Genocide doesn’t erupt from thin air; it follows years of normalised fear-mongering, hate & dehumanisation.

Govts must do everything in their power to combat hate, discrimination & other root causes before it's too late

Hospitals & aid workers are being attacked. People around the world are being denied universal healthcare & left alone to deal with dire physical impacts of climate change.

It couldn't be clearer: our right to health is being ignored. Govts must respect intl law. #WorldHealthDay

When will we stop letting fear & hate tear humanity apart?

War is a zero sum game where everyone loses

We must remember the fundamental truth that all humans have equal dignity, rights & value. Peace rests on our ability to constructively listen, learn from & respect each other

Craving for symbols that guide us through the fog towards the light.

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.

Warm wishes to everyone celebrating Easter!

May the spirit of the season, a time of renewal & hope, inspire us to set aside our differences & work towards a world where each & every human being is treated with respect & equal value.