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Genocide Prevention retweeted
PRESS RELEASE: The public hearings on the request for advisory opinion in respect of the Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, concluded today before the #ICJ tinyurl.com/3znesyb9
Starting in 30mins @AndrewmitchMP is giving a statement on · 29th he Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Genocide Prevention retweeted
An important but somber visit to @I_W_M’s Holocaust Galleries with @AlfDubs and the @GenocideAPPG.
A vital reminder that the Holocaust is not an abstract historical event but a very real horror that was inflicted upon very real people.
I recommend everyone to visit.
ALT Fleur Anderson MP and members of the APPG for genocide prevention at the Imperial War Museum
ALT Fleur Anderson MP and members of the APPG for genocide prevention at the Imperial War Museum
Genocide Prevention retweeted
📢 Statement from @amcarmichaelMP, Chair of the APPG on Uyghurs, regarding China's Review at #UPR45:
Genocide Prevention retweeted
A meeting to discuss the targeting of Hazara civilians by the Taliban in Afghanistan will convene headed by @YasinForBedford in Parliament tomorrow Wednesday 17th January 2033 in Committee Room 18 from 2-3pm. @GenocideAPPG @paulbristow79 @DavidAltonHL @CongressHazara
Genocide Prevention retweeted
Thrilled to announce this exciting UK Parliamentary event on CRSV in Ukraine: Lessons from Bosnia, hosted by APPG on WPS, @GenocideAPPG, & @NewlinesInst.
RSVP now for a spot in-person, spaces are limited! Info below:
Genocide Prevention retweeted
Sudan -Harrowing Darfur report -“Satellites reveal scorched earth where fires have destroyed homes in Darfur & locations of mass graves. Videos show men rounded up & beaten by militiamen who film their own abuses”@tariqahmadbt @AndrewmitchMP theguardian.com/global-devel…
Genocide Prevention retweeted
Today I again urged Govt to launch an International Palestine Contact Group to commence track II negotiations - bringing civil society, youth and women together - to move us closer to a long term peace.
Israel also needs to bring forward a plan for the reconstruction of Gaza.
Genocide Prevention retweeted
Important UK politicians are calling on UK Foreign Secretary Cameron to sanction Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee for the unjust prosecution of Jimmy Lai (and for targeting me, @lukedepulford and @benedictrogers) in a blatantly politically motivated case
Genocide Prevention retweeted
@PutneyFleur, Chair of the @GenocideAPPG detailed the fundamentals of what an #AtrocityPreventionStrategy should entail:
💭 Prevention-first thinking
👥 Networked analysis
🏛️ Institutionalisation
🫱🏻🫲🏾 The development of resilient societies
Genocide Prevention retweeted
Chaired meeting in @UKParliament -urged @David_Cameron to join EU Parliament,UN Special Rapporteur & @SecBlinken to call for immediate & unconditional release of British citizen Jimmy Lai. With Sebastien Lai on the panel: @caoilfhionnanna @MarkSabah @benedictrogers #FreeJimmyLai
Genocide Prevention retweeted
BREAKING: UN General Assembly ADOPTS resolution demanding immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, as well as immediate and unconditional release of all hostages
FOR: 153
AGAINST: 10
ABSTAIN: 23
LIVE COVERAGE
news.un.org/en/story/2023/12…
Genocide Prevention retweeted
We were delighted to be invited to the parliamentary reception to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the UN Genocide Convention hosted in the State Rooms of Speaker’s House.
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Genocide Prevention retweeted
Last night, PEARL attended a Parliamentary reception at the @CommonSpeaker’s State Rooms, to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the UN Genocide Convention, sponsored by @GenocideAPPG . We thank the organizers for this powerful event, and we look forward to continuing our work as part of the Atrocity Prevention Working Group.
Last night we attended a reception at the @CommonsSpeaker’s State Rooms in commemoration of #GenocideConvention75 🕊️
Attendees included some of the UK’s most accomplished human rights advocates 🧵
Genocide Prevention retweeted
A final huge thank you to @PutneyFleur and the @GenocideAPPG for their leadership and work to bring people together and strengthen UK commitments to atrocity prevention 🕊️ genocideappg.org/atrocity-pr…
Genocide Prevention retweeted
🧵An amazing privilege to hear my courageous #Uyghur friend @MahmutRahima and her brilliant Miras Silk Road Collective performing beautiful Uyghur song and dance tonight, determined to defend Uyghur identity and culture and stop #UyghurGenocide /
Genocide Prevention retweeted
My contribution to the @UKHouseofLords debate promoting the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on its 75th Anniversary #UNDHR75
In full:
davidalton.net/2023/12/11/ho…
Genocide Prevention retweeted
Thank you @CommonsSpeaker @PutneyFleur @GenocideAPPG @DrJMSmith @EricPickles @HMD_UK & many more for such a thoughtful event to mark 75th anniversary of the Genocide Convention, full of insights, solidarity - & good hearted people.
Genocide Prevention retweeted
Privileged tonight to be at UK Parliament with dear colleagues and friends who devote their careers (and lives) to #HumanRights and the rule of law. Thank you @GenocideAPPG for an evening devoted to atrocity prevention and bringing great minds together. #GenocideConvention75
