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UNHumanRightsPacific

@ohchr_pacific

United Nations (UN) Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Regional Office for the Pacific. Covering 16 countries of the Pacific.

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linkhttp://pacific.ohchr.org/ calendar_today20-01-2010 20:43:00

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🌍📢 Exciting news! The UN Human Rights Annual Report 2024 is here: bit.ly/3TjjKzB! 🎉 Discover how we're making strides in protecting and enhancing human rights for everyone, everywhere. Your support matters! 💖 Help us continue this vital work: bit.ly/43F6Im9

🌍📢 Exciting news! The UN Human Rights Annual Report 2024 is here: bit.ly/3TjjKzB! 🎉 Discover how we're making strides in protecting and enhancing human rights for everyone, everywhere.

Your support matters! đź’– Help us continue this vital work: bit.ly/43F6Im9
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Every shade of humanity holds equal worth. Yet people with albinism continue to be stigmatised, attacked, and excluded—simply because of the lack of pigment in their skin. This #AlbinismAwarenessDay, we stand in solidarity, echoing a vital call: Demand our rights. Protect our

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At these testing times, we need the strongest possible defence of international law and human rights. Today UN Human Rights Council, I warned how the current trajectory of escalating conflict & disregard for #HumanRights is indefensible.👇 #HRC59

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"Populists & authoritarians are working hard with their so-called culture wars to distract people from today’s very real problems. "But there is an alternative. "It lies in more human rights – not less" UN Human Rights chief Volker Türk at the United Nations Human Rights Council. #HRC59

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"Human rights provide stability & security in our troubled times. And they are guardrails on power, especially when it's unleashed in its most brutal forms. We need govt’s & societies to stand up for human rights, in word & deed." Volker Türk presents global update to UN Human Rights Council.

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Are today’s economies working for everyone? Across the world, millions are falling into poverty, inequality is deepening, and the climate crisis is accelerating. These aren’t inevitable — they’re the result of policy choices. And these choices aren’t just economic — they’re

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Every person has the right to seek safety. 💙 Whoever they are. 💙 Wherever they come from. 💙 Whenever they are forced to flee. This #WorldRefugeeDay — and every day — we stand with all refugees, everywhere.

Every person has the right to seek safety.

đź’™ Whoever they are.
đź’™ Wherever they come from.
đź’™ Whenever they are forced to flee.

This #WorldRefugeeDay — and every day — we stand with all refugees, everywhere.
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Over 30 journalists from 🇫🇯 unite for a 2-day workshop on ethical, inclusive reporting - promoting human rights, gender equality & social cohesion. Hosted by UNHumanRightsPacific, Fijian Media Association, The University of the South Pacific, UN Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu & Vanuatu & UNDP. Read more: zurl.co/pj2wq

Over 30 journalists from 🇫🇯 unite for a 2-day workshop on ethical, inclusive reporting - promoting human rights, gender equality &amp; social cohesion. Hosted by <a href="/OHCHR_Pacific/">UNHumanRightsPacific</a>, Fijian Media Association, <a href="/UniSouthPacific/">The University of the South Pacific</a>, <a href="/UNinFiji/">UN Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu & Vanuatu</a> &amp; UNDP.

Read more: zurl.co/pj2wq
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@OHCHRPacific kicked off a 2-day #HumanRights workshop for media professionals, including editors, reporters, and journalists, organized under the joint UN Peace Building Fund Programme - Strengthening Social Cohesion Pathways, Human Rights and Women's Civic Participation with

@OHCHRPacific kicked off a 2-day #HumanRights workshop for media professionals, including editors, reporters, and journalists, organized under the joint UN Peace Building Fund Programme - Strengthening Social Cohesion Pathways, Human Rights and Women's Civic Participation with
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@OHCHRPacific, The University of the South Pacific Journalism, and #FijiMediaAssociation wrapped up a 2-day #HumanRights workshop for media professionals organised under the joint UN Peace Building Fund Programme - Strengthening Social Cohesion Pathways, Human Rights and Women's Civic Participation

@OHCHRPacific, <a href="/UniSouthPacific/">The University of the South Pacific</a> Journalism, and #FijiMediaAssociation wrapped up a 2-day #HumanRights workshop for media professionals organised under the joint UN Peace Building Fund Programme - Strengthening Social Cohesion Pathways, Human Rights and Women's Civic Participation
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A one-week training on #HumanRights, #ClimateChange, and #BusinessAndHumanRights organised by DiplomacyTrainingPro in collaboration with @OHCHRPacific, FCOSS, and PIANGO kicked off in Suva, Fiji, supported by @DFAT, Australia's Humanitarian Coordinator, and Peter Roberts. Hon. Assistant Minister

A one-week training on #HumanRights, #ClimateChange, and #BusinessAndHumanRights organised by <a href="/DTPHumanRights/">DiplomacyTrainingPro</a> in collaboration with @OHCHRPacific, <a href="/FijiCOSS/">FCOSS</a>, and <a href="/PIANGO2/">PIANGO</a> kicked off in Suva, Fiji, supported by @DFAT, <a href="/AusHumanitarian/">Australia's Humanitarian Coordinator</a>, and <a href="/AusHCFJ/">Peter Roberts</a>. Hon. Assistant Minister
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❌ Developing countries aren’t in debt because they’re careless. ✅ They’re trapped by an outdated and unfair system. It’s time to reform global finance - centering #humanrights, not austerity. Economist Grieve Chelwa explains why 🎧 ⬇️ #DebtJustice #HumanRightsEconomy #SystemReform

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The United Nations Human Rights Council adopted the decision on the outcome of the 4th Universal Periodic Review of #Fiji which was held on 22 January 2025. Out of 209 recommendations received, 181 enjoy the support of Fiji. #HRC59 report ➔docs.un.org/A/HRC/59/8

The <a href="/UN/">United Nations</a> Human Rights Council adopted the decision on the outcome of the 4th Universal Periodic Review of #Fiji which was held on 22 January 2025.

Out of 209 recommendations received, 181 enjoy the support of Fiji.

#HRC59 report ➔docs.un.org/A/HRC/59/8
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30 @FijiPoliceForce frontline officers are undergoing a 2-day #HumanRights & #LawEnforcement training in Nadi—building trust, accountability & social cohesion. Led by @UNHumanRightsPacific, UN Development Pacific, @UNWomenPacific & supported by @UNinPacific + UN Peacebuilding Fund. Read

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Rising GDP ≠ Human Progress. If growth means stagnant wages, climate chaos and destroyed ecosystems, it’s failure, not success. Let’s build economies that value people & planet. 🎧 @kateraworth helps us rethink what matters. #BeyondGDP #EconomicJustice

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At the current rate, it will take 286 years to remove laws discriminating against women & girls. Millennia of inequality won't end without collective action. Leaders must act now for equal representation & pay. We cannot wait 286 years. We should not have to wait another day.

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Everyone has a right to a stable climate & healthy environment—& Govts have a duty to urgently protect lives & rights. I welcome Inter-American Court of Human Rights's Advisory Opinion affirming Govts’ human rights obligations in the Americas to tackle #climatecrisis—a milestone for the region & beyond.

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20 years after #WSIS—the 1st world summit on digital cooperation—we face critical choices on #AI & data governance Leaders must deliver on their commitments to protect human rights in the digital age Now is the time to work together & build an open & safe digital future for all

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“Human rights are a journey of continuous learning. UNHumanRightsPacific is committed to supporting the Fiji Police Force in this process. "— Sebastien Gillioz, Deputy Regional Representative.

“Human rights are a journey of continuous learning. <a href="/OHCHR_Pacific/">UNHumanRightsPacific</a>  is committed to supporting the <a href="/fijipoliceforce/">Fiji Police Force</a> in this process. "— Sebastien Gillioz, Deputy Regional Representative.
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The Fiji Police Force has concluded consultations on its revised Use of Force Policy with UNHumanRightsPacific under the @UNPeaceBuilding fund project. The new policy, developed with support from the New Zealand Police, includes the Tactical Options Framework to ensure force used is

The <a href="/fijipoliceforce/">Fiji Police Force</a>  has concluded consultations on its revised Use of Force Policy with <a href="/OHCHR_Pacific/">UNHumanRightsPacific</a>  under the @UNPeaceBuilding fund project. The new policy, developed with support from the New Zealand Police, includes the Tactical Options Framework to ensure force used is