UN Human Rights

From education to jobs—local govts can shape more just, sustainable cities As I told local leaders, we must build a #HumanRightsEconomy that puts people 1st in every policy & budget decision Pleased to support govts building human rights cities thru new guidance w/ @uclg_org👇

A #HumanRightsEconomy puts people & planet first. Experts in our Hernán Santa Cruz Dialogues call for: ➡️ Rights-based care & support systems ➡️ Fair taxation to fund public services ➡️ Universal social protection ➡️ International financial reforms for global justice 🔗 Learn…

#Gaza: Israel's latest displacement orders & intensive attacks on Deir El Balah add more misery to the suffering of hungry Palestinians. It seemed the nightmare couldn’t possibly get worse. And yet it does. There must be an immediate end to the killings & destruction.…

Ending important visit to #Luxembourg with key discussions on advancing human rights—nationally, through holistic support for victims of violence & amid geopolitical & emerging tech challenges. Deeply grateful for 🇱🇺's support for multilateralism, human rights & dignity for all.

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The @UNHumanRights and the Government of Bangladesh signed a memorandum to open a mission in the country to support the promotion and protection of human rights.

#Afghanistan: We call on all States to increase the availability of legal pathways for Afghans to find a safe place to live. They have already endured decades of extreme hardship & discrimination, warfare & threats. We must not turn our backs on the Afghan people now.

#Syria's interim authorities must ensure independent, prompt & transparent investigations into all violations and abuses in Suweida.

Too many leaders rule through force & fear. #Mandela—like history's great visionaries—led differently: with empathy & compassion He showed that equal rights & treatment don’t divide societies—they make them more just, united & peaceful That’s the kind of leadership we need now

#Afghanistan: @volker_turk calls for an immediate halt to the forcible return of all Afghan refugees & asylum-seekers. States must do everything in their power to help Afghans & ensure that returns to Afghanistan are voluntary, safe, dignified, & in line with international law.

#Syria: Credible reports indicate widespread violations & abuses, including summary executions & arbitrary killings in Suweida. The interim authorities must ensure accountability & justice. Those responsible must be held to account. Revenge and vengeance are not the answer.

🌍 On #WorldEmojiDay, we celebrate the universal values and rights we defend every day - from freedom of expression to access to water, housing, and education. These symbols reflect human rights in law and the dignity we all share. Let’s keep turning them into reality for all.

The @UNHumanRights Office has just launched a WhatsApp channel – UN Human Rights News. 📲 To follow: whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb…

The #ICC was created so the gravest crimes would never go unanswered—so no one would be above the law 27yrs on, that principle—& the int’l system built to uphold it—is under attack On #CriminalJustice Day, I urge Govts to defend #RuleOfLaw & keep justice within reach for all

#Sudan: UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk has deplored the killing of dozens of civilians by both parties amid ongoing hostilities in Kordofan region over the past week. "An escalation of hostilities in North Darfur and Kordofan will only further aggravate the already severe…

#HumanRightsEducation is key to building inclusive, peaceful societies. Pleased to sign an MoU between my Office & @gchumanrights to advance human rights through education & shared expertise at global, regional & national levels. A vital investment in youth & future leadership

The spotlight on #WEURO2025 shows how far women’s sport has come—but the field is still far from level Women athletes still face pay gaps, discrimination & abuse We must remove patriarchal barriers—& build a world of sport where women & girls are equally visible, valued & paid

Today, I met with Indigenous Fellows from my Office’s Indigenous Fellowship Programme. We discussed climate justice, corporate accountability & the preservation of Indigenous languages. Their lived experiences & insights are vital to building a more inclusive & sustainable future

#Ukraine: The devastating impact on civilians of #Russia’s repeated attacks cannot be captured by numbers alone. The full-scale armed attack on Ukraine must urgently be halted and work on a lasting peace must intensify.

#Israel's forced displacement of civilian population within the occupied West Bank amounts to unlawful transfer, & is a grave breach of Fourth Geneva Convention & may also amount to a crime against humanity.