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Milestone for people & our planet with sweeping #ICJ advisory opinion on #ClimateChange! It affirms Govts’ obligations to protect our climate & environment & uphold our human rights. This is a roadmap for #ClimateJustice, remedies for harm & a just transition for all. @CIJ_ICJ
Working Group on discrimination against women and girls @UN_WGDAWG to visit #Zimbabwe from 28 July to 8 August 2025. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…
🎉We have a winner!! Congratulations to Watson Tonderai Somerai and Michelle Chiwanga of Midlands State University (Zimbabwe) for winning the 17th #NelsonMandela #worldmoot2025 competition!! The @MidlandsState team came first in the @worldmoot contest held at @UNGeneva.
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
🌍✨ #DYK In 2009, the @UN General Assembly officially designated July 18 — Mandela’s birthday — as #NelsonMandelaInternationalDay, honouring his lifelong contribution to peace, freedom & human rights. #ItsInYourHands to make a difference this #MandelaDay. #MandelaDay2025
Important meeting with young advocates at the Youth Rights Academy, hosted by my Office with Education Above All @EAA_Foundation. The passion and activism of young leaders is not just inspiring — it is the clearest hope for a just and peaceful world.
We share the European Court of Human Rights @ECHR_CEDH judgement that Swiss court violated right of Caster Semenya @MightyCaster to a fair trial in her legal battle over eligibility rules for women’s athletics competitions. States must fully examine allegations of human rights…
#CEDAW calls on #Botswana to expand dialogue on a national strategy to promote gender equality and eliminate patriarchal attitudes, & to criminalize sexual violence as well as improve support services for survivors. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…
UN #CEDAW Committee publishes findings on Afghanistan, Botswana, Chad, Fiji, Ireland, Mexico, San Marino, Solomon Islands, Thailand and Tuvalu. buff.ly/rdz6Nuz @UNTreatyBodies
The @UN Human Rights Council adopted the decision on the outcome of the 4th Universal Periodic Review of #Angola which was held on 23 January 2025. Out of 283 recommendations received, 209 enjoy the support of Angola. #HRC59 report ➔docs.un.org/A/HRC/59/11
The @UN Human Rights Council adopted the decision on the outcome of the 4th Universal Periodic Review of #Madagascar which was held on 27 January 2025. Out of 235 recommendations received, 204 enjoy the support of Madagascar. #HRC59 report ➔docs.un.org/A/HRC/59/13
This morning, we are advancing strategies for Reparatory Justice in Africa. This two-day workshop will serve as an incubator for identifying and refining legal strategies and supporting selected reparations cases. #StandUp4HumanRights
📢 Happening 3–4 July 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa! 🌍 Join leading voices in law, human rights, and advocacy at the AJJF Reparatory Justice Surgery – Reflections from Southern Africa, as we explore and advance strategies for reparatory justice across Africa. 🤝 In…
As the @UN_HRC adopts its decision on the outcome of #Angola 🇦🇴 4th UPR. We had good discussions with the delegation on areas of support and engagement to support implementation of human rights in the country. @AngolaOnu @angola_Mirex
The @UN Human Rights Council adopted the decision on the outcome of the 4th Universal Periodic Review of #Angola which was held on 23 January 2025. Out of 283 recommendations received, 209 enjoy the support of Angola. #HRC59 report ➔docs.un.org/A/HRC/59/11
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During Youth Month in South Africa, @ohchr_sa visited Sharpeville to Soweto to Pretoria to train youth to know, claim and defend their rights using the OHCHR-EAA Youth Right Advocacy Toolkit
During Youth Month in South Africa, @ohchr_sa visited Sharpeville to Soweto to Pretoria to train youth to know, claim and defend their rights using the OHCHR-EAA Youth Right Advocacy Toolkit
@OHCHR_sa proud to participate in the 1st #G20 Disability Inclusion Initiative Technical Meeting, hosted by 🇿🇦 @GovernmentZA & led by @DWYPD_ZA. This meeting is a key step toward mainstreaming disability inclusion across G20 priorities. #StandUp4HumanRights #LeaveNoOneBehind
June 26 is International Day in Support of Victims of #Torture. In 2025, UN Fund for Victims of Torture helped 56,000+ survivors in 92 countries. Explore the map to see their impact worldwide and donate to #UNVFVT to support our work.