Wrapping up the first day of the Workshop for #Pacific States on Gun Violence and Illicit #SmallArms Trafficking from a #Gender Perspective. Setting the scene on gender and armed violence were Fiji Foreign Affairs EU in the Pacific 🇪🇺 Centre for Armed Violence Reduction (CAVR) IANSA Women Pacific Islands Forum as well as #NGO participants.

🛑 Stop using language that blames victims, objectifies women and normalizes sexual harassment. 🛑 There is no excuse for rape. #orangetheworld #GenerationEquality #16days

.UNRCPD’s held an interactive workshop with #science, #technology, #engineering & #mathematics students from 10 #ASEAN countries to encourage critical thinking about ethical issues & emerging #technologies & their role in advancing the Global Goals. See:bit.ly/2OgE5oH

Highlighting UNRCPD achievements in disarmament education in celebration of the anniversary of UNSCR 2250 on youth, peace and security. We have engaged over 850 young women and men in non-proliferation, #disarmament and #armscontrol educational activities. #youth4peace

When wars are fought in cities, an estimated 90% of casualties are civilians. Heavy explosive weapons shouldn't be used in cities.

Was great to lead this work for Yantra 8.0!

PATHWAYS, a story about (#armed) violence, won the ‘A Better Tomorrow’ best short film at BUFF Malmö Filmfestival Children & Youth Film Festival in #Sweden. UNRCPD educated the young #filmmakers about #nonviolence through a #disarmament & #armscontrol lens. See 👉bit.ly/2HltrZi

Their impact is measured not in profits or percentage margins, but in how many lives they change for the better. Here is #WhatItTakes to be a United Nations humanitarian ↘️

So proud to be kicking off our First Project Conference and launching the Analytical Paper for Understanding the Needs of Hate Crime Victims. See more here: osce.org/files/f/docume…

Progress and challenges over 3 decades of safeguarding #democracy and #HumanRights: today ODIHR launched a month-long series of webinars together with OSCE media freedom and OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, with support from Albanian Mission in Vienna

Addressing Racism, Xenophobia, Intolerance and Discrimination in the OSCE Region: Focus on Youth facebook.com/watch/?v=17054… via facebookwatch

"We did it, Joe." This is the moment vice president-elect Kamala Harris congratulated Joe Biden on winning the US presidency over the phone. Latest on the #Election2020: trib.al/xdu0wO7

Across the #OSCE, faith groups such as Christians of diverse denominations too often become victims of #HateCrime. This week, ODIHR is training #civilsociety activists to recognize, record & report anti-Christian hate crimes. Read our factsheet 👉 bit.ly/2M1vrMt​.

#Hatecrimes are devastating for the communities they affect, but they also destabilise entire societies. Robust youth education is vital to counter racial & other forms of hatred and build tolerant societies that respect all citizens - whatever their skin colour or creed #Buffalo

📢5 months after the military attack in #Ukraine by the Russian Federation, ODIHR releases the initial findings of its #HumanRights monitoring of the conflict, revealing credible evidence of violations of international law. Find out more ⏩ bit.ly/3yMlc2M #IHL

As we mark today's Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we stand in solidarity with indigenous communities across the OSCE by ensuring their #inclusion and supporting efforts to preserve their heritage. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #IndigenousDay

A robust #HateCrime victim support system is one that puts victims’ needs and rights at the heart of any action. Check out ODIHR’s resources on strengthening victim support: bit.ly/3f3eF8y

By listening to those affected by #HateCrime, we counter the message of exclusion and offer support.​ Today in Vienna, ODIHR is talking to indigenous activists to identify inclusive ways to address the intolerance facing their communities: bit.ly/3Tj852I #inclusion

This week, ODIHR is teaming up with EP Democracy Support to equip future leaders with the tools and know-how to develop an effective hate crime response. Take a look at ODIHR’s hate crime factsheets to learn more: bit.ly/3rQFWTW

#HateCrime causes significant harm not just to the victims but to all of society. ODIHR assists countries across the OSCE to develop targeted legislation that reflects the gravity of the crime & provides appropriate penalties. See more in our new guide ▶️ bit.ly/3DkoRr7