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Pope Francis will be remembered for his tireless efforts for peace, his humanity, and his deep and personal commitment to the persecuted and the disadvantaged. May he rest in peace 🕊️

It was a pleasure to host you at ODIHR this week. We look forward to continuing the close relationship!

Today, OSCE PA Secretary General Roberto Montella and the election team welcomed OSCE/ODIHR Director Maria Telalian Maria Telalian and her staff to discuss election observation, lessons learned, and ways to enhance future cooperation.

It was a pleasure to host Greece’s NHRI president Maria Gavouneli at ODIHR and discuss all key areas covered by our mandate, and the opportunities for us to assist OSCE states in these challenging times to strengthen their democratic institutions and the rule of law.

#GenderConference continues with high-level discussions featuring Maria Telalian Maria Telalian, Christoph Kamp, High Commissioner on National Minorities, and OSCE media freedom Jan Braathu. #OSCE25FI

The conviction of an independent election monitor in Russia undermines human rights and democratic standards. Read our full statement ➡️ buff.ly/0qXb9DM #HumanRights #Golos

I deeply regret the latest attacks by the Russian Federation against #Ukraine, resulting once again in numerous civilian casualties, including children. International law explicitly prohibits directly targeting civilian life or infrastructure. These attacks must stop immediately.

💬 More inclusive policymaking is needed to promote tolerance and counter discrimination in the OSCE region. Including everyone’s voices strengthens security and stability of our societies. OSCE/ODIHR #OSCE25FI Press release from the 3rd #SHDM ⬇️ osce.org/chairpersonshi…

ODIHR has published a new follow-up legal analysis on amendments to 🇷🇸#Serbia's voter register law. Read more here ➡️ buff.ly/AA8nI1B

Independent judiciaries are vital for our democracies to function and flourish. ODIHR works with countries across the OSCE region to help ensure the independence of judges is guaranteed in law & respected in practice. Read our guide, now in 5 languages: buff.ly/46VIrbB

It was a pleasure to welcome Minister Katarzyna Kotula to ODIHR today and express my thanks for her support, as we continue our work to increase the participation of women in political and public life across the OSCE region.

Refugee protection is both a shared responsibility and a legal obligation. Read more in our statement to mark #WorldRefugeeDay ▶️ bit.ly/3ZFGvl1 #HumanRights

ODIHR welcomes the release of Siarhei Tsikhanouski and others unjustly imprisoned in #Belarus. We continue to call for the release of all those who remain behind bars simply for exercising their fundamental rights to peaceful protest and freedom of expression.

Torture is a grave violation of human rights. Justice and reparation for survivors are key. On this International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, ODIHR calls on OSCE states to take proactive steps to uphold their commitments to prevent torture and ensure accountability.

ODIHR is very concerned about the reported violence and arrests during the ongoing protests in #Serbia. We urge 🇷🇸 authorities to respect the right to peaceful assembly and refrain from any excessive & indiscriminate use of force, ensuring that any violations are investigated.

ODIHR voices deep concerns over increased pressure on civil society and political dissent in 🇬🇪#Georgia, and we reaffirm our readiness to support the country in upholding its OSCE commitments. Read our full statement here: osce.org/odihr/594597

The closure of Golos, respected for its independent election monitoring in 🇷🇺#Russia, underscores the years of pressure on civil society. ODIHR urges the authorities to ensure that civil society can operate freely, an essential element to any genuine democracy.

Today, we mark 30 years since the #SrebrenicaGenocide, reminding us of the tragic consequences of unchecked hatred. Let us renew our commitment to building societies grounded in tolerance and respect to ensure such tragedies are never repeated. #Srebrenica30

Today ODIHR publishes its 7th monitoring report on violations of international law in 🇺🇦#Ukraine, documenting evidence of human rights violations that are increasing amid escalating attacks by the Russian armed forces. Find out more here: buff.ly/8jlIfyX #HumanRights #IHL

Political will is key both to enabling civil society to work freely and advancing electoral reforms in 🇷🇸#Serbia. Read our full statement here ▶️ bit.ly/4kRmeAD