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  1. Jun 19

    On , I want to pay tribute to the individuals & NGOs that stand and remind governments of their obligations. I call on States to cooperate with them and provide them support.

    7 replies . 105 retweets 150 likes
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  2. Jun 19

    On , I want to pay tribute to the individuals & NGOs that stand and remind governments of their obligations. I call on States to cooperate with them and provide them support.

    1 reply . 35 retweets 56 likes
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  3. Jun 18

    I welcome Greece’s ratification of the – 32nd state to ratify. And I urge all member states to ratify and fully implement this landmark instrument to

    1 reply . 43 retweets 92 likes
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  4. Jun 15

    Estonia: should steer policies for women and older people, tackle gender pay gap & violence against women, and devote more efforts to building social cohesion Read the conclusions of my 5-day visit

    1 reply . 16 retweets 19 likes
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  5. Jun 14

    Just published my exchange of letters with , Secretary of State for Migration and Asylum of Belgium, in which I urge Belgium not to resume detention of migrant children 🔗

    8 replies . 50 retweets 45 likes
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  6. Jun 12

    I am alarmed by the recent multiple threats against Bekim Asani , defender from Tetovo. I call for law enforcement to ensure his safety and investigate the threats

    1 reply . 24 retweets 20 likes
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  7. Jun 12

    I welcome ’s ratification of the – 31st state to ratify. And I urge all member states to ratify and fully implement this landmark instrument to

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  8. Jun 11

    Good to see human rights friendly decision by Spain to receive 600+ migrants currently stuck in the Mediterranean sea, solving a standoff between Italy & Malta. Saving lives at sea is an obligation that states must always uphold

    14 replies . 101 retweets 202 likes
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  9. Jun 1

    Bill under discussion in impedes the work of NGOs assisting . I call on Hungarian authorities to drop the Bill, refrain from stigmatising NGOs & uphold the human rights of asylum seekers & migrants

    5 replies . 98 retweets 87 likes
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  10. May 31

    Good to see that Arkady Babchenko is alive. I look forward to full clarification of the details of this case

    1 reply . 9 retweets 12 likes
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  11. May 30

    Appalled and deeply saddened by the killing of Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko. Ukrainian authorities have a legal obligation to carry out an effective investigation into the killing and to punish not only the perpetrators but also the masterminds

    10 replies . 26 retweets 34 likes
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  12. May 29

    20 years on, the Guiding Principles on remain essential to protect those forced to flee within their countries - some 4m people in Europe. States should give serious attention to their needs

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  13. May 29

    20 ans après, les Principes directeurs sur le demeurent essentiels pour protéger les personnes déplacées à l’intérieur de leur pays - qq 4 millions en Europe. Les États devraient accorder la plus grande attention à leurs besoins

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  14. May 29

    20 лет спустя Руководящие принципы o остаются важными для защиты тех, кто вынужден менять место проживания в своих странах - около 4 миллионов человек в Европе. Государствам следует уделять серьезное внимание их потребностям

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  15. May 25

    should step up protection of children and inclusion of persons with Read my conclusions after my 5-day visit

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  16. May 18

    The modernised Convention 108 on adopted today is an essential tool to protect human rights in our increasingly digital world. It includes in particular further data protection safeguards for transborder data flows. I encourage all States to join and implement it

    .: “Frequent violations of the right to have become a major concern in our societies. The modernised convention will provide a strong legal framework to prevent abuses. States should join the treaty swiftly.”
    1 reply . 47 retweets 43 likes
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  17. May 17

    On , I join UN and other experts in calling states to ensure that no person is left behind

    The promise not to leave anyone behind in the implementation of the must include persons – UN human rights experts on the eve of :
    2 replies . 15 retweets 31 likes
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  18. May 16

    All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. LGBTI persons are entitled to enjoy the same freedoms and protection as anyone else and live free from violence and discrimination. 🔗

    13 replies . 360 retweets 641 likes
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    May 14

    🌈 2018 is out now at ! 🌈 Read our (with reaction from ) and check out the new country ranking on our Rainbow !

    2 replies . 57 retweets 80 likes
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  20. May 15

    Just published my letter sent on 9 May to Bosnia and Herzegovina urging the authorities to improve their handling of ’ arrivals

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