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

"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

"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.

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


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



@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


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


❌ 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 ✅ They’re trapped by an outdated and unfair system.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

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


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



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.


“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.


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
