Lillie A
@lillie_ashworth
human rights advocate • nature enthusiast • views my own • she/her • 🌸🏳️🌈🇭🇰
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10-03-2021 10:35:52
150 تغريدات
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301 التالية
After marathon 2hr+ voting session, resolution to #RenewIESOGI approved with single amendment. Well done to all activists involved in the heroic effort to preserve the singular and important work of the SOGI mandate at the UN👏🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🇺🇳
An amendment to reaffirm “the sovereign right of each country to develop its national laws” has been approved. Misión de México en Ginebra had pointed out that the issue has never been into question, and UK Mission Geneva 🇬🇧 reminded that no State can steer away from their human rights obligations
📢 Today is the day: the United Nations Human Rights Council will vote on the renewal of the mandate of the UN Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity. Human rights defenders worldwide have a clear message: #HRC50 , #RenewIESOGI ! 🇺🇳🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Powerful testimony from Afghan MP and activist Fawzia Koofi during #UrgentDebate on #Afghanistan : 'Afghanistan is the only place in the world where women are fighting for their right to be visible'
Resolution on #ChildRights and #FamilyReunification #HRC49 passed without vote. But disappointing to see key aspects of original text watered down incl paras containing gender and LGBTI inclusive language
The military junta in Myanmar are operating in an accountability vacuum while powerful States continue to supply them with weapons to commit mass atrocities. A global arms embargo and targeted sanctions are needed to stem the wanton murder #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
At a court hearing held today, persecuted #humanist Mubarak Bala denied all charges of causing a public disturbance in connection with several Facebook posts deemed #blasphemous by some.
#FreeMubarakBala #EndBlasphemyLaws
After 644 days in detention, Mubarak has finally had his day in court. Time now to put an end to this mockery of justice. Time to #FreeMubarakBala now!