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Joined July 2010
Born on 24 October 1945

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  1. 30 minutes ago

    : appealed on Thursday for Jordan to open its border with south-west Syria to help protect around 750,000 civilians who are “caught in the crossfire”, amidst airstrikes and heavy shelling: via

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  2. Retweeted
    Jul 5

    Saviez-vous que le système des Nations Unies à Genève emploie presque 10’000 personnes œuvrant dans des domaines clés tels la santé, le travail, les droits de l’homme, le désarmement et la propriété intellectuelle. →

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  3. 2 hours ago

    : Resolution on the human rights situation in the Syrian Arab Republic adopted with 26 votes in favour, 5 against and 15 abstentions. ⬇️

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  4. 2 hours ago

    LIVE now: UN Human Rights Council considers draft resolution L. 20 on the human rights situation in the Syrian Arab Republic ➡️

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    In celebration of the the will be hosting the 10th Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition , Switzerland from 15 - 20 July 2018. Visit for more info

    Buses in Geneva with the 10th Nelson Mandela World Moot Court Competition poster
    Buses in Geneva with the 10th Nelson Mandela World Moot Court Competition poster
    Buses in Geneva with the 10th Nelson Mandela World Moot Court Competition poster
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    Saviez-vous qu’en 2017 s’est lancée dans un ambitieux projet de numérisation des archives de la afin de rendre accessible à tous ce trésor d’information. Pour en apprendre plus à propos de

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    6 hours ago

    Low quality healthcare is increasing the burden of illness & health costs globally. explains what quality means & reiterates its call for

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  8. 5 hours ago

    Now: Council to resume adopting draft proposals. Watch live: ⬇️

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  9. 6 hours ago

    “Sexism in the workplace is an everyday reality for more people than most of us realize.” Like Michael Møller, say NO to sexism in the workplace.

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  10. 8 hours ago

    5 reasons why is a feminist issue: 1 Women are increasingly migrating alone 2 Women face major risks 3 Women face double discrimination 4 Women still get pregnant on the move 5 Women are more likely to face health problems ➡️ via

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  11. 11 hours ago

    “Whether in their countries of origin or far from their families and homes, UN personnel work tirelessly to help the world’s most vulnerable. Their mission is vital, their safety a priority” -

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  12. 13 hours ago

    "No cause or grievance can justify terrorism. But we will only diminish the threat by ending the conflicts, human rights abuses, poverty & exclusion that drive so many to violent extremism" –

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  13. 16 hours ago

    Eleanor Roosevelt chaired the Commission on Human Rights in 1949. Her contributions to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights made the document we refer to today. 👉 Available online in 508 languages:

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  14. 19 hours ago

    : L’Experte indépendante s’est de nouveau dit préoccupée par les "nombreux discours de haine et d’incitation à la violence visant à manipuler la population". via

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  15. 19 hours ago

    Torture is always unacceptable and can never be justified. Human rights are non-negotiable.

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    The Secretary-General is gravely concerned by the resumption of the military offensive in southwest Syria and its continued devastating impact on civilians:

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  17. Retweeted
    21 hours ago

    Due to crossfire in South West Syria: - 750,000 lives are in danger - 320,000 people are displaced calls on all parties to redouble efforts to cease hostilities & allow delivery of life-saving assistance:

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    23 hours ago

    La faible qualité des services de accroît le poids des maladies et le coût des soins (--)

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  19. 21 hours ago

    Join us on 7 July on an unforgettable space odyssey, following on board the ! A free screening of "Thomas Pesquet : L’Envoyé spatial" will take place in Geneva's Perle du Lac park with . Details:

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