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 ! 🇺🇳🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Absolutely agree with Prof. Achiume calling out States' application of 'double standards and hypocrisy' when it comes to the ways in which they condemn intolerance👏 States must do less finger pointing and do better to hold themselves to account #HRC50

SR Tendayi Achiume presents her report on #racism and the #SDGs #HRC50
'Unequal access to Cov-19 vaccines...and the racialized impact of disease...vividly illustrate that the world has not done enough to dismantle systemic racism rooted in slavery, colonialism and exploitation.'

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'

Afghan women and girls living under Taliban face 'absolute gender segregation'. Girls' access to education is non-negotiable. Women's freedom to work, access to civic space and travel is non-negotiable. We must have accountability and no further compromises w Taliban #HRC50

'The biggest loss in points in the Trans Rights Map came from the #UK . This should be a wake-up call for policymakers and activists: do not be complacent when trans people are targeted for cheap political gain.' Richard Koehler TGEU #IDAHOTForum2022

Devastated for #Hungary and Hungarian democracy. A dark and uncertain future ahead for communities on the margins - LGBTI+ people, Roma, migrants - fighting for their right to exist

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 UN Human Rights Council just passed a resolution calling on states to “cease the illicit transfer and diversion of arms, munitions and other military equipment to Myanmar.” To date, the international community has failed to stem the flow of weapons to #Myanmar junta.

During #UPR review of #Greece 🇬🇷 Panayote Dimitras takes the floor to denounce reprisals taken against activists involved in anti-racism work and those defending minority & migrant rights

دعا مستشار حقوق الإنسان في الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا لمنظمة Humanists International ، قاسم الغزالي ، المملكة العربية السعودية إلى رفع حظر السفر الذي يخضع له المدافع عن حقوق الإنسان رائف بدوي الذي أطلق سراحه مؤخرًا.
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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

My sister was trapped in #Ukraine . This is a thread about her incredible journey to reach #Poland . During her escape she experienced #racism , injuries, freezing temps and sleep deprivation. Her story is only one of the hundreds of thousands of people trying to get out.

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!

Was a delight to see such enthusiasm for the #UPR and its human rights potential from our member orgs 🚀

Curious to find out more? Have a read of our recently updated UPR briefing, which breaks it down in simple and easy-to-understand language🍎

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