@iniyanilango

Explorer in international human rights law and international criminal law. Currently Representative to the UN @amnesty. Views expressed are personal.

 Geneva, Switzerland
Joined January 2015
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R. Iniyan Ilango retweeted
Mary Lawlor@MaryLawlorhrds7 Feb 2022
New survey by @unesco & @amnesty on the Universal Periodic Review & freedom of expression. Fill out this short questionnaire to encourage better engagement on the defence of free speech at #UPR. forms.gle/a9BFtYvEcPNnp4rA7

Survey on CSO experiences in using the Universal Periodic Review to address Freedom of Expression...

Freedom of expression (FoE) is a key enabling right that is linked to both civil and political rights as well as economic social and cultural rights. Amnesty International and UNESCO are partnering...

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Biden meets Putin #bidenputin - © Chappatte in Le Temps, Switzerland > chappatte.com/en/images/bide…
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theguardian.com/global-devel…

'What does the UN stand for?': anger follows memo on anti-racism protests

Secretary general has clarified staff are ‘not banned’ from demonstrations after previous guidance warned support for action on George Floyd killing risked reputational damage

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R. Iniyan Ilango retweeted
PassBlue
@pass_blue3 Jun 2020
As Protests Sweep the US, the UN Tweets Platitudes bit.ly/3eME0mX
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Killings in the context of the Philippine war on drugs faces increasing international opprobrium as #HRC41 passes a resolution on the #Philippines and mandates the office of the #UN high commissioner for #HumanRights to report on the situation in the country by June 2020
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Myanmar military target civilians in deadly helicopter attack, UN rights office issues war crimes warning shar.es/am8zS4
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After a long time a #UN #HumanRights Council session without amendments #HRC40
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#HRC40 adopts resolution on #Myanmar asks @antonioguterres to present a report on UN performance during atrocities: similar 2012 exercise on #SriLanka led to #HumanRights upfront initiative, despite this UN slipped again in #Myanmar a transparent public review is essential
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#peace & #Security #RuleOfLaw & #development cannot be achieved sans #HumanRights #Myanmar & #SriLanka are clear examples #UN should not focus only on politically expedient pillars such as development/security & give equal attention to all 4 UN pillars @antonioguterres must act
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UN Resolution on #Myanmar at #HRC40 makes a strong call for @antonioguterres to do full review of #UN performance during #Myanmar atrocities: Aclear recognition that #HumanRights pillar of the #UN is essential and needs strengthening
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#UN #HumanRights Council adopts resolution on #Myanmar reaffirms commitment to the ongoing independent mechanism to preserve & document evidence of gross human rights violations; recognises the #ICC and extends the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on #Myanmar
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The role of #Japan in human rights situations in #Asia clouded as it takes a negative decision to abstain on a strong resolution at #HRC40 on #Myanmar citing support for domestic investigation mechanisms which have no guarantees of independence or impartiality
#Myanmar internationally censured as the #UN #HumanRights Council adopts strong resolution on the country 37 voting yes 3 voting no 7 abstaining #China and #Philippines and #Cuba isolate themselves by voting no
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#HRC40 adopts RES on mandate of the Special Rapporteur on promotion & protection of #HumanRights & #FundamentalFreedoms while countering #terrorism. Decides to extend mandate for 3 years
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In a welcome move #HRC40 adopts Resolution on #HumanRights defenders by consensus. To be meaningful this consensus should translate into substantive action to protect many people on the ground who continue to be attacked and intimidated for promoting human rights – at Geneva, Switzerland
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Despite minimal progress in #truth #justice #accountability & #HumanRights commitments #HRC40 adopts minimal resolution on #SriLanka with a minimal text after minimal discussions Uneasy compromise as Geopolitical competition & pre-election fever rules THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM – at Geneva, Switzerland
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UN human right mechanisms should utilise the #HRC40 #SriLanka resolution's 2 year technical extension of #UN #HumanRights Council scrutiny to increase pressure for implementation of commitments – at Geneva, Switzerland
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Currently no conditions for voluntary safe and dignified return for the #Rohingya says @mbachelet at #HRC40 and further expresses concern over lack of investigation and prosecution of high ranking military officials for atrocities – at Geneva, Switzerland
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Despite dismal progress on justice and accountability muted discussion on #SriLanka at #HRC40 as intense #geopolitics and upcoming elections cast a tense shadow. #UN #humanrights Council should continue to hold Sri Lanka accountable till it meets all its human rights commitments – at Geneva, Switzerland
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At #HRC40 #UN High Commissioner for #HumanRights @mbachelet says serious work on truth seeking and accountability in #SriLanka must not be delayed any further – at Geneva, Switzerland
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