Without immediate & tangible action, environmental destruction will increase exponentially, with catastrophic impact on all of us.

Under human rights law, those responsible for the climate crisis are legally obligated to stop, minimize & remedy its human rights impacts, now 👇

Digital cooperation is crucial to harness new tech's potential and ensure it benefits everyone.

I urge Governments, companies and civil society to work together to ensure new tech respects human rights.

This means transparency, safeguarding privacy and ensuring remedy.

Today I met inspiring young rights defenders from around the world. Their determination to build a fairer world gives me much hope for the future.

We must listen to them & act for their rights-& the rights of all generations to come. The choices we make today define our tomorrow

Our economy is keeping millions in poverty, driving inequalities, stalling climate action & fueling crises

To build a just & sustainable world for all, we need urgent reforms aligning the intl financial system & domestic economic policies w/ human rights

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Very grateful for important exchange w/ Josep Borrell Fontelles & delegation on a range of shared concerns, notably OPT.

We remain steadfast in our commitment to increasing respect for human rights— for everyone, everywhere.

Human rights underpin justice, peace & sustainable development

Wishing those who celebrate a peaceful #Vesak today filled with inspiration from the teachings of compassion and wisdom.

Biodiversity loss threatens our survival.

As negotiators meet in Nairobi to discuss implementing the Global Biodiversity Framework, I urge them to ensure plans are grounded in human rights, justice & sustainability

Be #PartOfThePlan . Protect out planet👇
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1 in 6 experience significant disability, yet barriers prevent the full realisation of their rights.

It's not enough to declare support; we need to act.

I urge Governments to step up political & financial commitments to disability rights.

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Violence & stigma deprive older people of their rights & block their vital contributions.

We need their wisdom, creativity & experience.

We need stronger commitment to develop an intl legal instrument that protects their rights & economies that invest in their care & dignity.

#CulturalDiversity is a strength, not a threat.

To end today's interlocking crises, we must respect each other's views - learning from one another's unique experience & knowledge.

Mutual understanding & solidarity are vital to a future where everyone's rights are protected.

Auspicious presence on balcony - olive twigs & dove nest as beacons of hope and peace.

No one should live in fear because of who they are or whom they love.

Yet still today, #LGBTIQ + people continue to face the death penalty, arrests & violence & denial of healthcare, education & employment.

I urge Govts: decriminalise, ban discrimination & save lives.

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It is critical for States to empower Ombudspersons & National Human Rights Institutions.

Their work is vital in addressing grievances— by protecting against abuse of power & injustice.

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Very important for first int'l legally binding treaty on AI to ensure human rights guardrails guide AI development & use.

As Council of Europe AI Convention is finalised, I urge reconsideration of the blanket national security exemption & near total exclusion of private sector obligations.

Across millennia & cultures, diverse forms of families have represented love & unity— crucial for growth & well-being of their members & societies.

This #DayOfFamilies , let's commit to supporting all families, ensuring that every member's rights are upheld without discrimination

Migration defines human history & our shared experience.

Yet today, many migrants are stripped of their rights in transit & borders— often for political gain.

Ensuring justice & protecting the rights & lives of migrants in vulnerable situations is crucial to values we all share

Raging conflicts, crushing debt, spiraling poverty, climate change, unregulated tech: today’s crises are human-made & preventable.

We must set aside partisan politics & prioritise the right to sustainable development for all— to build more peaceful, just & prosperous societies.

Our plan to build a safe, just future for every community on Earth -the #SDGs - is being shattered.

I urge Govts to listen to frontline voices & harness civil society's expertise & creativity at #2024UNSC

It's crucial so leaders make informed decisions for the future of humanity

Rights are not empty promises, they're tangible obligations. Govts must abide by them.

National Human Rights Institutions are working to make this a reality & hold Govts accountable to the people they serve.

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War, climate change, food insecurity, unchecked new tech: These are not insurmountable challenges.

History has shown us time & time again that respect for human rights is the only way to achieve sustainable peace, security & development.

It's time leaders act accordingly.