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UN Human Rights Asia

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UN Human Rights Asia

@OHCHRAsia

@UNHumanRights' regional representation in Southeast Asia. Providing #humanrights news and inspiration to advocates throughout #Asia. #StandUp4HumanRights

Bangkok, Thailand

Joined October 2015

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Jun 16
You're invited to witness history.🔔 #RingTheBellThailand The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is becoming Asia’s first stock exchange to Ring the Bell for #LGBTIQ+ Equality, launching Pride Show 2026—Asia’s premier LGBTIQ+ business expo. 🔹 Initiated by: @UNHumanRights,
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Jun 15
Rights must move from paper to practice. Disability rights are not a niche issue—they are a measure of equality. The time is now to transform care & support systems — towards autonomy, agency & independence. ohchr.org/en/statements-…
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Jun 10
Persons with disabilities continue facing barriers & discrimination in daily life. This week’s UN Conference on Disabilities aims to advance a world where persons with disabilities can fully exercise their rights & participate equally in society. news.un.org/en/story/2026/… #COSP19
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Jun 15
I condemn disinformation campaigns & attempts to undermine the credibility of the UN human rights system, including @UN_SPExperts mandate holders. Criticism & debate are legitimate & necessary; efforts to intimidate, discredit, or even sanction, are not. They are unacceptable.
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Jun 15
Human rights are the glue that binds us together. When we join forces to strengthen those bonds, we build a better world for all. At #HRC62, @volker_turk urges States to replace war economies with human rights economies. @UN_HRC ohchr.org/en/statements-…
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Volker Türk
@volker_turk
Jun 15
Human rights are delivering safety, dignity and freedom for millions of people every day – despite serious challenges. In my global update to @UN_HRC, I call on States to put people first and choose dialogue over division. ohchr.org/en/statements-…
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UN Human Rights Asia
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Jun 15
[อ่านภาษาไทยด้านล่าง] We welcome the verdict of #Thailand’s Court of Appeal on 11 June 2026 in an Information Operation case brought by women human rights defenders Angkhana Neelapaijit and Anchana Heemmina. By ordering the removal of defamatory content and providing
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Volker Türk
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Jun 13
Deeply grateful to the partners and supporters of my Office. Your investment saves lives and gives hope. Around the world, millions of people count on us. Together, we must deliver on that trust. More in our annual report: ohchr.org/en/publication…
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Jun 12
Human rights are under pressure in every region of the world. Our latest Annual Report provides an overview of the work undertaken by UN Human Rights over the past year to promote and protect the rights of all people, everywhere. ohchr.org/en/publication…
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Jun 11
UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk launches the #GlobalAllianceForHumanRights to mobilize actors from all sectors, regions and generations, to help place human rights at the centre of global debate and decision-making. globalalliance.un.org
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Jun 11
We're in a defining moment. Here's why we're launching the Global Alliance for Human Rights today! globalalliance.un.org
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Jun 8
El Niño, a climate pattern linked to warmer ocean temperatures and more extreme weather, is expected to emerge between this June and August. It could contribute to another exceptionally hot year, with consequences for billions of people around the world who depend on healthy
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UN Human Rights Asia
@OHCHRAsia
Jun 8
W/ the support of the @EUinThailand, @OHCHRAsia & @ICJ_Asia have launched the first judicial dialogue in the series: "Judicial Dialogue on the Prevention and Suppression of Torture & Enforced Disappearance Act B.E. 2565 (2022): Lessons Learned from Intl' Experience,” taking place
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Volker Türk
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Jun 7
Every person's journey is unique. Our shared humanity is not about walking the same path, but respecting each other's right to follow their own. Happy Pride Month.
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