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Official account of Michael O'Flaherty, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, independent, non-judicial institution promoting human rights in Europe.

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Commissioner for Human Rights
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Journalists across Europe face increasing challenges. Greater efforts are needed to protect #PressFreedom . Read my statement ahead of #WorldPressFreedomDay 👇
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At close of my first visit to #Ukraine , I urge close attention to the #humanrights of Ukrainian civilians, especially children, wherever they are, and redress for individual victims of the Russian aggression. See my statement
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On my 3rd day in Ukraine, I met with Deputy Prime Minister @IrynaVereshchuk , Ombuds @lubinetzs & his staff at Kyiv’s Child Rights Protection Centre, and international actors to discuss #humanrights of Ukrainian children, people in occupied territories, and the displaced people.
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Commissioner for Human Rights
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On second day in Ukraine, I paid respect to victims in Bucha & visited a destroyed school. Also held talks with Minister of Justice @minjust_gov_ua , Prosecutor General @AndriyKostinUa & others on the #humanrights of children & of all victims of the aggression
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Commissioner for Human Rights
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I have serious #HumanRights concerns about United Kingdom’s #RwandaBill . Its adoption by the UK Parliament raises major issues about the rights of #asylum seekers and the #RuleOfLaw . 👉
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Commissioner for Human Rights
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At @PACE_Equality I set out top priorities for action, including standing up for the people of #Ukraine , enhancing the protection of the #HumanRights of Roma and combatting #ViolenceAgainstWomen . #PACEspring2024 👇
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Commissioner for Human Rights
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Thank you Chair @r_stefanchuk . I stand for the #HumanRights of people in Ukraine without compromise or hesitation. @verkhovna_rada is a key partner for bringing the needs of people in occupied territories & the return of children abducted by Russia back to the top of the agendas.
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Commissioner for Human Rights
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#Georgia : I am concerned about the compatibility of the draft law “On #transparency of foreign influence” with the #HumanRights to freedom of association and expression. Read my exchange of letters with the Chairman of the Parliament @Geoparliament 👇
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Commissioner for Human Rights
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Thank you @PACE_President Theodoros Rousopoulos for an excellent first meeting. With its democratic legitimacy, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe is an essential partner for an effective @coe Commissioner for #HumanRights . #PACEspring2024
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Commissioner for Human Rights
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Thank you to my first @UNHumanRights @UN_SPExperts visitor Barbara G. Reynolds, Chair of the @UN Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent. Very timely discussion on the worrying extent of Afrophobia in Europe and the need to urgently address it across the @coe area.
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Commissioner for Human Rights
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Addressing @CoE_NGO , I pledged to: 🔹engage in continuous dialogue with civil society 🔹integrate their perspective into my work 🔹stand by & support #HumanRights defenders & rights holders 🔹co-operate with relevant partners, incl. @UN_SPExperts & @coe 👉
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Commissioner for Human Rights
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Today’s landmark rulings by the European Court of Human Rights confirm that climate change poses existential risks for humankind impacting on #HumanRights and that states are obliged to act to fight it. They give victims clarity on the way forward in protecting their rights #ECHR
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ECHR CEDH
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Judgment Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v. Switzerland - Violations of the Convention for failing to implement sufficient measures to combat climate change #ECHR #CEDH #ECHRpress
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Commissioner for Human Rights
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I was moved to hear youth representative, Roxana Daniela Petrache, saying: “ #InternationalRomaDay is a celebration of our resistance, our pride in our heritage, our struggle but also the progress we achieved as we claim our seat at more tables & work to leave no one behind”.
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Commissioner for Human Rights
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At the #InternationalRomaDay celebration, I committed to: 🔹champion Romani people's #HumanRights 🔹initiate & nurture an ongoing dialogue with Romani people across Europe 🔹engage with Romani youth 🔹support Romani women and girls as agents of change 👉
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Commissioner for Human Rights
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At the #InternationalRomaDay celebration, I committed to: 🔹champion Romani people's #HumanRights 🔹initiate & nurture an ongoing dialogue with Romani people across Europe 🔹engage with Romani youth 🔹support Romani women and girls as agents of change 👉
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#InternationalRomaDay : The protection of the #HumanRights of Roma and Travellers must become a top priority in @coe member states. Read my statement 👉
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Commissioner for Human Rights
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Excellent first meeting with President of @ECHR_CEDH Síofra O’Leary. I stressed my commitment to promoting the rights enshrined in the #ECHR Convention - Europe's golden #HumanRights standard, the case-law of the Court and the execution of its judgments.
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Commissioner for Human Rights
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Today, I take up office as Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights @CommissionerHR with a pledge to inject a #HumanRights perspective into the greatest challenges facing our societies and at the heart of @coe member states’ agendas. 👉
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Commissioner for Human Rights
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As my term ends, I am encouraged by the progress made in the field of #HumanRights , but mindful of the work that remains to be done. With an unwavering commitment to human rights, democracy & the rule of law, a more inclusive & just society can be built. 👉
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Commissioner for Human Rights
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#Georgia : political manipulation and harassment of #LGBTI people and #HumanRights defenders have no place in a democratic society 👇
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Commissioner for Human Rights
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Listen to my @JustAccesseV1 #Podcast in which I address the erosion of the #RuleOfLaw in Europe, the rights of environmental defenders and the impacts of #AI on the media landscape. #humanrights 👇
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Just Access e.V.
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New on the @JustAccesseV1 #Podcast ! We spoke to @Dunja_Mijatovic , @coe Commissioner for #HumanRights , about the state of human rights in Europe today It's a fascinating conversation - Listen Now! 👇 Like, share and follow! 🤩 @CommissionerHR
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