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    May 14, 2021
    #Poland🇵🇱: Effective and independent National Human Rights Institutions are essential. We are concerned about recent developments that may threaten the work of the Polish NHRI in promoting & protecting human rights & equality. See joint statement👉bit.ly/3bqcEUJ
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    Apr 5, 2019
    Discrimination against transgender persons is still widespread: following the assault of a transgender woman in #Paris, we reiterate and support the rights of the #LGBTI persons 🏳️‍🌈 and condemn any kind of violence and harassment.
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    Dec 20, 2019
    #Poland🇵🇱: We're concerned by draft legislation that risks jeopardizing the independence of the #judiciary & would place constraints on judges in exercising their freedom of association & expression. We urge the Govt. to consider the impact of the legislation on the #RuleofLaw.
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    Apr 16, 2021
    #Poland🇵🇱: National Human Rights Institutions are key to protect & promote #HumanRights, #RuleOfLaw. We urge Poland to safeguard independence & efficiency of its NHRI and conduct transparent & participatory selection and appointment process, in compliance w/ UN Paris Principles.
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    Feb 24, 2022
    Personal testimony from @mcaruanagalizia who’s journalist mother was facing 49 #SLAPPs - a form of legal harassment - when she was assassinated in #Malta. Thank you for being with us today, Matthew.
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    Sep 21, 2020
    The #COVID19 crisis has put a heavy strain on our societies, but it has also brought out the best in people. Help us spread #hope & #solidarity by thanking someone you believe has made a difference & share your story in the comments below⬇️#StandUp4HumanRights #StandUp4Migrants
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    Apr 6, 2018
    The UN Special Rapporteur on the right to freedom of opinion and expression, David Kaye @davidakaye , urges Spain not to pursue criminal charges of rebellion against political figures and protesters in Catalonia ➡️ bit.ly/2Eqi2DG
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    Mar 29, 2021
    "Family members of those who have disappeared in #Syria have the right to know the truth about what happened to their missing relatives, including their whereabouts & fate", says Dimiter Chalev @UNHumanRights Representative for Syria at #SyriaConf2021. #Syria10 #DayofDialogue
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    Mar 12, 2020
    🚨We are deeply concerned by reports of threats and harassment of #HumanRights defenders on #Lesvos. We call on #EU and #Greek authorities to ensure that NGOs who seek to help people in need are protected and able to operate.
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    May 14, 2020
    New publication! Will the new #RuleofLawEU⚖️assessment be seen as objective, accurate, fair, & inclusive? Only a #HumanRights approach based on the principles of accountability, participation, & transparency can guarantee this. Read our recommendations👉bit.ly/3dF1Pg0
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    Mar 11, 2022
    "The best way to protect #journalists like my mother #DaphneCaruannaGalizia @daphnefdtn is to make sure that there are repercussions for those who engage in corruption", says @mcaruanagalizia during our #MediaFreedom Policy dialogue. Watch his full message 👇
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    Apr 26, 2019
    Great news from Belgium! 🇧🇪 The Parliament @DeKamerBE @LaChambreBE has adopted legislation to establish a National Human Rights Institution. An important step for greater #HumanRights protection recommended by #UN bodies! For more info ➡️ bit.ly/2DBn2YH
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    May 29, 2020
    🎯#AfricanDescentEU👉"The presence of female parliamentarians & local politicians of African descent in Europe is key because they serve as role-models for younger generations", says #UN Regional Rep. for #Europe, @Birgit_Van_Hout.
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    Aug 12, 2021
    #Poland: “We are concerned about the impact that the new amendment to the Broadcasting Act may have on #media freedom. An independent and pluralistic media is essential to enable #democratic & participative societies”.