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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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UN Human Rights Asia
@OHCHRAsia
Jun 5
On #WorldEnvironmentDay, @OHCHRAsia & @OHCHR_Pacific urge Governments to turn @CIJ_ICJ's landmark Advisory Opinion into real action. 🌏⚖️ Behind every climate statistic is a person losing their land, their health, or their future. The energy transition must be just, inclusive,
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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
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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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UN Human Rights
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Jun 5
A clean, healthy and sustainable environment is a human right. Its effective implementation is a legal obligation that supports stronger action to address environmental crises, including climate change. This World Environment Day, OHCHR and partners are highlighting human
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Volker Türk
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Jun 4
Many countries have just recorded their hottest May on record. But as our planet is turning into a furnace, those protecting it are being harassed and criminalized. The safety of environmental defenders is essential to the safety of our future. ohchr.org/en/statements-…
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Jun 3
World Bicycle Day is an excellent day to celebrate an invention that expands freedom of movement and unlocks access to opportunities. Cycling is human rights on wheels.
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UN Special Procedures
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Jun 3
#Indonesia: UN experts condemn military trial in acid attack case targeting human rights defender Andrie Yunus - call for public trial under the civilian justice system. “Military trial risks perpetuating impunity and fragmented accountability.” ohchr.org/en/press-relea…
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UN Women AsiaPacific
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Jun 3
(1/3) How can countries dismantle gender stereotypes? Experts, activists and civil society representatives from across Asia shared practical solutions at a consultation in Bangkok, convened by the #CEDAW Committee w/ support from @UN_Women & @OHCHRAsia.
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UN Human Rights Asia
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Jun 3
[อ่านภาษาไทยด้านล่าง] We welcome the recommendation of #Thailand’s Supreme Court President empowering judges to identify & dismiss #SLAPP cases used to persecute, intimidate or silence those acting in the public interest, including human rights defenders. This is an important
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UN Human Rights Asia
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Jun 2
🌐 Join us at the 35th Session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Side Event. The panel will be challenging myths on protection and prevention related to survivors of the scam compounds in Southeast Asia. 🗓️ Thursday, 4 June 2026 🕒 8:00-9:00 PM Bangkok
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Jun 2
With the support of @EUinThailand, @OHCHRAsia in partnership w/ the Nitivajra Institute and the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has launched a regional training programme to strengthen the implementation of Thailand's Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced
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