Volker Türk

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United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights | @UNHumanRights Chief #StandUp4HumanRights

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Today the new UNCRC General Comment made it clearer than ever: Governments must address environmental degradation, #EndFossilFuels &amp; protect children's right to a healthy environment, now. The upcoming UN Climate Summit is a key chance. Urgent &amp; ambitious action is the only way.

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A free press is the oxygen of a free society. Yet efforts to silence the media are becoming disturbingly creative – and normalized. States must end the persecution of journalists and act to protect them. We must stand with those who stand for truth.

The so-called 'war on woke' is really a war on inclusion. Delusional &amp; racist ideas are influencing perpetrators of violence &amp; denying people equality. We must see past these tactics of distraction. Multiculturalism isn't a threat: it's humanity's history &amp; beneficial to all.

Many countries have just recorded their hottest May on record. But as our planet is turning into a furnace, those protecting it are being harassed and criminalized. The safety of environmental defenders is essential to the safety of our future.

Hundreds of billions of dollars are still being poured into fossil fuels every year, while countries on the frontlines of the climate crisis are being forced into debt just to survive. We need a decisive break with today’s failed climate finance policies.

The vivid murals at the Mexican Supreme Court Suprema Corte are a reminder that human rights are central to every deliberation.

Appalled by horrendous events of past 48hrs in #Gaza. Killings of so many in schools-turned-shelters, amid fleeing of hundreds from Al-Shifa Hospital &amp; ongoing displacement in southern Gaza, wholly inconsistent with protection of civilians required under international law.

Hatred and lies – online and offline – can sow the seeds of violence, exclusion, and dehumanization. Silence helps them grow. Together, let's call out hate speech and counter its spread through solidarity and partnerships. Let’s choose facts and kindness. #NoToHate

Today we celebrate the courage and creativity of LGBTIQ+ people and communities around the world — and stand against violence, discrimination, and hate. Let’s protect the freedom to live and love freely.

On International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we mark 60 years of the Convention against racial discrimination. While progress has been made, racism remains pervasive. We must stand up for justice, challenge biases, and address systemic racism. #FightRacism

In #Rafah I was at the gates to what is a living nightmare in #Gaza. I feel, at my core, the pain and immense suffering of every person whose loved one has been killed. We must all feel this shared pain and end this nightmare.

World Bicycle Day is an excellent day to celebrate an invention that expands freedom of movement and unlocks access to opportunities. Cycling is human rights on wheels.

Today, we mourn the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda – over 1M lives lost in 100 days. Genocide has warning signs: deep discrimination, dehumanisation, incitement to hatred. States must prevent &amp; punish this horrific atrocity crime.

The ‘War on Drugs’ destroyed lives and damaged communities. Criminalisation and prohibition have failed to reduce drug use and deter drug-related crimes. We need new approaches prioritising health, dignity and inclusion, guided by the Int.Guidelines onHuman Rights &amp; Drug Policy.

On the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, we honour Muslims around the world who make our communities stronger &amp; richer. Our shared humanity rests on the dignity &amp; equality of every person. We must call out anti-Muslim hatred wherever we find it.

Racial discrimination, hate speech, and dehumanization continue to cause real pain to millions of people. We must stand with those who fight for justice, equality, and freedom for all. Together, let’s confront, call out, and #FightRacism, every time. ➡️

In Mongolia last week, my colleague Altangerel Choijoo walked me through the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in the Mongolian script. We read the opening sentence together - the best sentence in the international legal system to me. Do you know it?

Confronting the past is essential to building a better future. Visiting the United Nations memorial to the victims of slavery was a reminder of the unspeakable harm inflicted by enslavement and colonialism. We need to #RememberSlavery, in order to erase its legacy.

Ahead of tomorrow’s High-Level Conference on Palestine—I urge all parties to put all possible pressure on #Israel to end the carnage in #Gaza &amp; work towards tangible progress on a two-State solution The world will judge this Conference on what it delivers

#Haiti: The world must not look away.

80 years ago, the UN was born from a simple yet powerful vision: peace, dignity &amp; human rights for all. These values are still being tested every day - but we must not give up. Let's stand together to defend our values and build the world we envision. #UNday

Today the new UNCRC General Comment made it clearer than ever: Governments must address environmental degradation, #EndFossilFuels & protect children's right to a healthy environment, now. The upcoming UN Climate Summit is a key chance. Urgent & ambitious action is the only way.

The so-called 'war on woke' is really a war on inclusion. Delusional & racist ideas are influencing perpetrators of violence & denying people equality. We must see past these tactics of distraction. Multiculturalism isn't a threat: it's humanity's history & beneficial to all.

Appalled by horrendous events of past 48hrs in #Gaza. Killings of so many in schools-turned-shelters, amid fleeing of hundreds from Al-Shifa Hospital & ongoing displacement in southern Gaza, wholly inconsistent with protection of civilians required under international law.

Today, we mourn the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda – over 1M lives lost in 100 days. Genocide has warning signs: deep discrimination, dehumanisation, incitement to hatred. States must prevent & punish this horrific atrocity crime.

The ‘War on Drugs’ destroyed lives and damaged communities. Criminalisation and prohibition have failed to reduce drug use and deter drug-related crimes. We need new approaches prioritising health, dignity and inclusion, guided by the Int.Guidelines onHuman Rights & Drug Policy.

On the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, we honour Muslims around the world who make our communities stronger & richer. Our shared humanity rests on the dignity & equality of every person. We must call out anti-Muslim hatred wherever we find it.

Ahead of tomorrow’s High-Level Conference on Palestine—I urge all parties to put all possible pressure on #Israel to end the carnage in #Gaza & work towards tangible progress on a two-State solution The world will judge this Conference on what it delivers

80 years ago, the UN was born from a simple yet powerful vision: peace, dignity & human rights for all. These values are still being tested every day - but we must not give up. Let's stand together to defend our values and build the world we envision. #UNday