.UN Human Rights joins #Switzerland, ICRC & partners today to mark 75 yrs of the Geneva Conventions – together the cornerstone of #IHL. States everywhere must ensure good faith respect by all for these vitally important treaties to protect victims of armed conflict is the norm.

The int'l financial architecture needs a change. We need a profound shift in our approach to economic policies, so wealth doesn't come at the cost of rights Global financing structures must help Govts prioritize social protections, sustainable dev't & climate action-for everyone

#Afghanistan: new law completely erases women’s presence in public, silences their voices & reinforces existing restrictions on their fundamental human rights. This is utterly intolerable. We call on de facto authorities to immediately repeal this egregious law.

The #TriplePlanetaryCrisis continues to ripple dangerously across the globe. A human rights-based approach is the best solution. This means Govts must urgently ensure: -national funding for adaptation & mitigation -they're meeting their responsibilities to global funds.

Israeli security forces’ major operation in the occupied #WestBank risks seriously deepening an already catastrophic situation with 637 killed since 7 October. Killings must be thoroughly & independently investigated. Those responsible must be held to account.

#NuclearTests cause long-term damage to the environment, displace communities & endanger health of current & future generations. We must heal the wounds on people, planet & peace from past tests. #EndNuclearTesting

Te invitamos a conocer la 4ta edición del libro “La #DesapariciónForzada en México: una mirada desde los organismos del sistema de la ONU”. Incluye la presentación de Volker Türk, Alto Comisionado de la ONU para los #DDHH. #LibroVerde📗 ¡Descárgalo! 👉🏽bit.ly/4dMQLwP

#Bangladesh: Following the Interim Government’s invitation, UN Human Rights will soon deploy a fact-finding team to investigate recent violence. Volker Türk welcomes the country’s accession to the UN Convention on Enforced Disappearances as important step toward truth & justice.

#Libya: UN Human Rights & UNSMIL report details killings, disappearances & other gross international human rights & humanitarian law violations committed between 2013 & 2022.

Nothing justifies #EnforcedDisappearances. Yet every day, this heinous crime continues to silence & destroy lives The Jan 2025 World Congress, organised by my Office & key stakeholders, is an opportunity to establish a strategy & network so we can finally end this tool of terror

In Mexico, more than 115,000 people remain disappeared. On this International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, we reaffirm our commitment to support civil society orgs, authorities & families in their pursuit for justice & truth: ow.ly/bEOg50Tb0ex

Today, as we celebrate the extraordinary societal contributions of people of #AfricanDescent around the globe, we must also reflect on the racism & racial discrimination that still scar the lives of so many. We must #EndRacism & ensure recognition, justice & development:

On the International Day for People of #AfricanDescent, we call for reparatory justice as it’s absolutely critical to address the appalling wrongs of the past. #fightracism ohchr.org/en/video/2024/…

🌍 The Permanent Forum on People of African Descent is rapidly becoming a driving force for recognition, justice, and development. We're inviting African artists & artists of African descent to design our new visual identity. 🎨 Submit by Nov 1, 2024! #ArtForChange

The increase in delegations & female athletes at #ParalympicParis2024 reflects great progress towards gender equality in sports I urge Govts to keep increasing support for athletes w/ disabilities, particularly women, so the games are a true celebration of inclusivity & equality

#Gaza: We are horrified by reports that Palestinian armed groups summarily executed six Israeli hostages, which would constitute a war crime. Volker Türk calls for independent, impartial and transparent investigation and for perpetrators to be held to account.

#Nicaragua: Human rights situation seriously deteriorated since last year, with increasing cases of arbitrary detention, intimidation of opponents, ill-treatment in custody & attacks against Indigenous peoples – UN Human Rights report.

Inequalities are widening & the prospect of achieving the #SDGs slipping away Getting back on track will require an urgent tackling of inequalities & underlying discrimination Govts must revise discriminatory laws & practice- in line w/ int'l & regional human rights obligations

#Uganda: We're concerned by reports of unnecessary use of force by police against opposition members resulting in injury to opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi. Free expression & peaceful assembly must be respected, & any restrictions must fully adhere to intl human rights law.

#Trans women have the same right to protection from violence and discrimination as everyone else, both as women and based on their gender identity, as emphasised by numerous UN agencies and human rights experts. Find out more #CEDAW Committee: tbinternet.ohchr.org/_layouts/15/tr…