My visit to
#Sudan
coincides with the third anniversary of the violent dispersal of the pro-democracy sit-ins in
#Khartoum
and other states. I stand in solidarity with the victims and their families in their quest for justice.
I am deeply concerned by this afternoon’s arrest of three
#BBC
journalists in Khartoum. Journalists must be able to do their work freely without harassment and intimidation. Freedom of expression must be respected.
In
#Khartoum
until Thursday on my first visit as the UN designated expert on the human rights situation in the
#Sudan
. Had a very useful day of meetings yesterday with civil society and families of victims of human rights violations, and constructive meetings with authorities.
لقد تابعت بقلق أنباء اعتقال واحتجاز وزير شؤون مجلس الوزراء السابق خالد عمر يوسف وعضوين بارزين آخرين في قوى الحرية والتغيير. أدعو إلى احترام حقوقهم في المحاكمة العادلة ومراعاة الإجراءات القانونية الواجبة. بياني الكامل أدناه
Benjamin Ferencz, le dernier procureur de Nuremberg et grand champion de la primauté du droit, a tiré sa révérence à l'âge de 103 ans. Il aura été une source inépuisable d’inspiration dans notre combat contre l’impunité des auteurs d’atrocités criminelles. Il nous manque déjà.
Deeply concerned about the killing of two protesters, one of them a minor, in
#Khartoum
yesterday. This brings the number of those killed in the protests since 25 October coup to 81, including one woman and 10 minors.
Shocked by allegations that a young woman, bus passenger, was gang raped by Central Reserve Police officers in
#Khartoum
yesterday following dispersal of a protest. The authorities should conduct an immediate investigation to identify those responsible and bring them to justice.
Alarmed by reports of the killing by security forces of two protesters in Khartoum yesterday, one of them a 14-year-old boy - and by reports of two incidents involving security forces inside hospitals. The video of tear gas inside an operating theatre was shocking.
I have followed with concern news of the arrest and detention of former Cabinet Affair Minister Khalid Omer Yousif, and two other prominent members of the Forces for Freedom and Change. I call for respect of their due process and fair trial rights. My full statement is below:
The stories presented in this report are devastating---highlighting the widespread abuses against the Massalit community Many had survived previous cycles of abuse in
#Darfur
. With reports of more attacks, it is imperative for concerted action
@aminatatoureklk
Président le plus impopulaire que la Tunisie ait connu au mandat marqué par un recul dans le respect des droits humains. Situation économique désastreuse ! Une honte pour l’Afrique et tous ses pairs devraient condamner ses propos et l’isoler. Il n’est pas fréquentable!
Although I regret that my first visit to
#Sudan
was postponed, I welcome the useful initial meetings I held online, including with civil society, and look forward to meeting with them in person and with the authorities of Sudan when I am able to visit.
Sharing views today on rights issues, with a true leader who is loving and humble. Wishing all the best to my friend Michelle Bachelet High Commissioner for Human Rights and thanking her for supporting me to help Sudan fulfilling its legal human rights obligations.
Ahead of the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on 15 June in the
@UN_HRC
, you can now access the High Commissioner’s report on the human rights situation in
#Sudan
since 25 October 2021 -
I call on the authorities to exercise restraint today and to refrain from use of excessive force in response to today's protests to commemorate the anniversary
On the occasion of his 102th anniversary I wish good health to Ben Ferencz, a giant who prosecuted Nazi war criminals at the Nuremberg trial. I was privileged to welcoming him in New York in 2019. May he continues to inspire our world in bringing to an end the reign of impunity.
I call on the authorities to exercise restraint today and to refrain from use of excessive force in response to today's protests to commemorate the anniversary
I remind the authorities of their commitments to me last week to respect human rights and urge the
#Sudanese
police to stop the use of excessive force against protestors, urgently investigate these incidents and hold those responsible accountable.
Meeting this afternoon in my Abu Dhabi office with Shamsa Abubakar Fadhil – known as “Mama Shamsa”, winner of the Zayed Prize for Human Fraternity 2023. Peace builder in Kenya, she is awarded for caring for Kenyan youth and saving young people from violence, crime and extremism.
I call on the
#Sudanese
authorities to ensure prompt, independent, and impartial investigations into the killing, injuries, and arbitrary detention of protesters and members of the resistance committees and bring those responsible to justice.
Hate speech can destroy nations and communities. All people must stand against racist speech by cherishing values of dialogue and fraternity. Binding laws should be enacted to criminalize hate speech and build a future of equality, justice, & peace for all.
#NoToHate
#HateSpeech
Short Tweet text :
Congrats to Volker Turk as new High Commissioner for Human Rights. His commitment to be a voice for the voiceless and to hold accountable perpetrators of atrocity crimes and violations of human rights will contribute to the advancement of human rights for all
Rencontre cet après-midi dans nos bureaux d’Abu Dhabi avec Shamsa Abubakar Fadhil – connue sous le nom de « Mama Shamsa », lauréate du Prix Zayed pour la Fraternité humaine 2023. Mobilisatrice communautaire et bâtisseuse de paix au Kenya.
Congratulations for your continuing engagement with the women’s groups. I remain confident that the World will change the day we have more women in position of power. I will never forget the critical role played by women in the Mano River leading peace to Sierra Leone and Liberia
Pleased to join the Network of African Women Ministers and Parliamentarians of
#Chad
to discuss the efforts of women in peacebuilding and security.
@UNFPA
is committed to empowering women as positive agents of change and as critical partners for peace.
Heartfelt congratulations to my brother Dr. Ibrahima Guisse for his brilliant reelection as a member of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial
Discrimination. I am confident that he will continue to play a greater role in our struggle for a world without discrimination.
Glad to meet with the Representative of the
#UN
SG in
#WestAfrica
Mr. Simão. We discussed the
#HumanRights
situation in the region in light of political and social tensions. Thanks for his warm welcome, his commitment to the rule of law, and his faith in the virtues of dialogue.
Being an international civil servant means you have a responsibility to humanity irrespective of your personal beliefs or preferences.’
Find out more in my contribution to
#ArtofUNLeadership
by
@DagHammarskjold
:
Visite au siège de Timbuktu Institute et échange fructueux avec le Président Fondateur, Pr Bakary SAMB. Avons convenu de nous rencontrer périodiquement dans le but de renforcer la présence du Conseil des Sages Musulmans en Afrique et de promouvoir davantage la Fraternité Humaine.
You are definitely right! Ben would always encourage us to never give up; to never get discouraged and pursue our struggle for the respect of the rule of law. Condolences to his family. May his soul rest in eternal peace!
Mourning the loss of Ben Ferencz, former Nuremburg war crimes prosecutor. Every time I spoke to Ben I learned something new about international law and how to live your life in a way that enhances the dignity & human rights of others. A 5 foot tall giant of our times.
This Africa Cup means a lot to us who have been waiting for it for more than 50 years. My pride today is immense! Congratulations to my people, congratulations to all the Senegalese team and staff!
@FootballSenegal
@Macky_Sall
Sa kaw Sa kanam
Grateful to H.E Amb. Fatima K. Mohammed and all African Permanent Representatives to the UN for their strong commitment in addressing one of the most serious Human Rights issue of our time with the aim to place Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking as a priority in the UN Agenda.
Cette coupe et cette étoile représentent beaucoup pour nous qui l’attendions depuis plus de 50 ans. Ma fierté aujourd’hui est immense! Félicitations à tout mon peuple, félicitations à toute l’équipe et au staff sénégalais!
@FootballSenegal
Sa kaw, Sa kanam!
@Macky_Sall
On this International Day of Human Fraternity, we shall remember that Human Fraternity is all about compassion, solidarity, unity and love. It is a great antidote to the intolerance the world increasingly faces.
Thank you and congratulations to the staff of UNHCR Bureau of Rwanda who are continuing to promote access to education for all refugees. Let’s always remember that Education is the key to solve the problem of our planet. Refugees should enjoy their right to education.
Happy to host a delegation from
@ProFuturo
and
@eACNUR_
this week to see the impact of their
#ConnnectedLearning
program in Rwanda
Empowering refugee communities through education is key to building brighter futures
June 2021 I commended Achim for the inclusion of specific language on racism and racial discrimination in relevant policies and procedures, Today I join you in welcoming Rita and I hope other UN agencies and funds & PKO will follow your exemple.
Congratulations!
I welcome Rita Izsák-Ndiaye who joined
@UNDP
as a senior adviser on anti-racism.
Having
@IzsakRita
on board is one more step for UNDP towards becoming an actively anti-racist organization and to ensure our work contributes to fighting racism.
Globally, nearly half of all pregnancies are unintended? That's a startling 121 million each year. This is an unseen crisis unfolding right before our eyes. Start
#SeeingTheUnseen
today and join
@UNFPA
to take action:
It’s urgent to reinforce the universality of the monitoring and effectiveness of respect for human rights, by moving from control-conciliation to jurisdictional control. In light of the serious attacks against our human dignity, this is an imperative that cannot be negotiated.
Every step towards equality brings us closer to a world where all rights are respected
#HumanRightsDefenders
Declaration's 25th anniv & UDHR's 75th remind us that we must support the crucial work of defenders who often risk their safety for our shared future
#Right2DefendRights
Thank you for remembering Agathe who stood firm for the respect of democratic principles. May her soul rest in eternal peace. Thank you for your own contribution as prosecutor to secure justice for the victims of the genocide of the Tutsi.
Près de la moitié des grossesses dans le monde sont non intentionnelles - soit 121 millions chaque année. C’est une crise invisible qui se déroule sous nos yeux.
Commencez à
#ComprendreLimperceptible
@UNFPA
:
On the eve of the commemoration of the Birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) what a wonderful initiative to reminding the World that he proclaimed in AD 622 a Constitution which recognized and guaranteed the rights of all minorities, religious, racial, national and ethnic.
@MuslimPeaceForu
@IRF_Ambassador
Sheikh Bin Bayyah was instrumental in the 2016 Marrakesh Declaration on the Rights of Minorities in Predominantly Muslim Majority Communities, which we wrote about in this Special Report:
@IntlCrimCourt
@_AfricanUnion
Wonderful to see Prosecutor Karim Khan resetting relationships with African States and the AU. Dynamic new approach which will certainly bear fruit for the pursuit of justice and accountability.
@Macky_Sall
African problems - African solutions. Thank you for encouraging the parties in conflict and best of luck to the Panel of Eminent Personalities. It’s time to silence the guns and bring peace and stability in Ethiopia. Merci Monsieur le Président! Rien ne vaut la paix!
I cannot but fully concur. It’s today more than ever a MUST in light of the increasing number of persons whose rights are being violated. Let’s advocate for the Code of conduct to be signed by all P5 to not use their veto power whenever there is a risk of atrocity crimes.
« Nous avons tous droit à un ordre social international dans lequel les droits et les libertés énoncés dans la Déclaration universelle des
#droitsdelhomme
peuvent trouver leur pleine effet ».
Bacre Waly Ndiaye, membre du Comité des droits de l'homme de l'
@ONU_fr
#HumanRights75
Toutes nos chaleureuses félicitations à Matar Diop pour sa brillante réélection au Comité des disparitions forcées de l’ONU. Bravo à la diplomatie sénégalaise pour sa mobilisation qui a assuré ce succès électoral qui fait honneur au Sénégal.
A well deserved award to one of the greatest leader of our time. A symbol of love and humility. She widely opened her arms to welcoming Syrians refugees at a time other Europeans ‘leaders’ were closing their borders and violating the rights of the Syrians refugees. Hongera !
Toutes nos félicitations! Ce processus électoral a permis de démontrer aux sceptiques que la maturité politique des sénégalais ne fait l’ombre d’aucun doute. Toutes nos félicitations au Président Macky Sall pour son respect de la primauté du droit, gage de paix et stabilité.
Je me félicite du bon déroulement du
#Vote
des
#S
énégalais de l'Extérieur dans les 50 pays couverts par 36 Ambassades et Consulats généraux dans 302 localités réunissant au total 807 bureaux de vote pour un Corps électoral de 338040 électeurs
Visiting this morning the HQs of the Timbuktu Institute and had a fruitful discussion with the Founder President, Pr Bakary SAMB. We agreed to meeting periodically with the aim of strengthening the Muslim Council of Elders presence in Africa and further promoting Human Fraternity
Indeed they truly deserve our admiration. They are always in our thoughts and prayers. God bless UNHCR Staff and all Humanitarian actors currently engaged in protecting the populations in Sudan and beyond. Ameen!
I admire the resilience of our national staff.
Even though displaced from their homes, they still have the courage to stay and deliver!
A real pleasure engaging with all the
@UNHCRinSudan
staff currently operating from Wad Madani!
🎙️
#UNAOC
Director Nihal Saad moderates
#WFID6
Plenary 3️⃣: “Confidence Building through Interfaith Dialogue”.
Highlighting the role of religious leaders in restoring trust in conflict settings, she stressed, “Peace is inherent in all faiths & religions across the faith spectrum.”
Cet après-midi, le Grand Imam d'Al-Azhar et Président du Conseil des sages musulmans a reçu le SG de l’ONU à Al-Azhar, au Caire. Cette rencontre de deux leaders au service de la Paix a eu lieu quelques jours seulement après le puissant message du SG condamnant l'islamophobie.
Toutes nos félicitations pour cette belle initiative. N’oublions pas que le corruption est l’un des plus grands obstacles à la réalisation des droits économiques et sociaux. Protéger les défenseur-e-s des droits humains anticorruption incombe à tous les citoyens de la région.
📣 Rejoignez la campagne
#D
éfendsLeCamp pour protéger les défenseur·e·s des droits humains anticorruption ! Exprimez votre solidarité en signant la pétition et demandez aux États d'Afrique de l'Ouest et du Centre d'agir pour garantir leur sécurité. ✍️
#Anticorruption
Thank u 4 your efforts to prevent everywhere incitement to violence that could lead to atrocity crimes. Join us to fight racism and hatred against blacks in some Arab countries. Africa is the cradle of humanity. Prophet Mohamed (PBUH) fought racism and all forms of discrimination
سررت بزيارة خاصة من الصديق الكاردينال: كريستوف شونبرون الذي امتدت علاقتي به منذ العام 2011 ويزور وطننا ضيفا على رابطة العالم الإسلامي، ويعد من الداعمين للحوار بين أتباع الأديان والثقافات وتفعيل #القيم_الدينية، لمساندة صانعي السياسات، و بناء جسور التفاهم و #التعايش مع المسلمين.
@IntlCrimCourt
Congratulations to both of you for your commitment to the values of human fraternity and holding to account perpetrators of serious crimes. This will define not only your contribution to the cause of peace, tolerance and justice but also the legacy you will leave behind.
We are following with deep concern the developments in The Sudan and assuring you of our support in these difficult times. You are doing such great work in one of the most difficult context. May the Almighty bless you, your team and partners in the service of the re refugees.
In Kassala, we spoke to Eritrean refugees who are coming from Khartoum seeking safety, we visited the border and heard from immigration officials. The pressures on the communities were confirmed by partners. Protection, food, health and access to cash are some of the challenges.
My Dearest sister, I join you in supporting Afrodyssee. Thank you for your continuing support to African creators initiatives. Congratulations to Afrodyssee !
African creatives want to trade better and access global markets. Supporting the Afrodysee African creatives night in Geneva. Congratulations
@afrodyssee
!
Rencontre cet après-midi à Abu Dhabi avec Shamsa Abubakar Fadhil – connue sous le nom de « Mama Shamsa », lauréate du Prix Zayed pour la Fraternité humaine 2023 son engagement qui a permis de sauver des jeunes de la violence, du crime et de l'extrémisme. Remise du Prix 4 février
At a time when multilateralism is under attack I welcome the inauguration of this sumptuous complex. It’s a testimony of the attachment of Senegal to the respect of principles and values contained in the UN Charter. Congratulations to President Sall and my compatriots.
Le Président
@Macky_Sall
a inauguré cet après-midi la Maison des Nations Unies à Diamniadio, en présence de plusieurs personnalités.
Ce somptueux complexe au cœur de la nouvelle ville abritera les 34 agences onusiennes représentées au Sénégal, incarnant ainsi la vision "One UN".
This afternoon, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders welcomed the UNSG at Al-Azhar in Cairo. Their meeting, occurring just days after the UNSG's widely praised message condemning Islamophobia, brought together two great leaders serving humanity.
Il est impératif pour tous les états de respecter la dignité humaine et de s’engager pour la réalisation du droit au développement; aux membres permanents du Conseil de sécurité de s’engager à ne jamais utiliser le Veto lorsque des populations font face au risque de genocide.
75 years after its adoption, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights remains a powerful and timeless source of inspiration.
A few words to describe this common standard of achievement, by ambassadors & UN representatives in New York ⤵️
BBC 12 May, we welcomed the Jeddah Commitments to Protect Civilians in Sudan. While humanitarian aid is delivered in border states, civilians caught up in the fighting must be allowed to leave unsafe areas and be assisted in Sudan as well as seek asylum in neighboring countries.
@UAE_Forsan
@ZayedAward
@HumanFraternity
@admediaoffice
A memorable award ceremony at the Founder’s Memorial. Any time I visit this monument I remember these words of Sheik Zayed which should inspire every and each leader: « I assure you, and I pledge before God, my devotion to all that brings happiness to the homeland and the people.
@JustinWelby
@MuslimElders_en
I cannot but strongly support the dialogue between the Church of England and the worldwide Anglican Communion with the Muslim Council of Elders. In our today world we should spare no efforts to mobilize all religions in the pursuit for peace and human Fraternity.
@VerlaineDiane
@UnboundVds
No one is more precious than our Mother. The sacred scriptures confirm your opinion. One can have many fathers but only One mother.
May Alla bless Sheikh Bin Bayyah one of the greatest Muslim Scholars of our times, a true Champion of peaceful coexistence. Sheikh Bin Bayyah truly believes that the most serious threat to our Planet is the Clashes of Ignorances. Cet homme est un véritable pèlerin de la paix.
@MuslimPeaceForu
@IRF_Ambassador
Sheikh Bin Bayyah was instrumental in the 2016 Marrakesh Declaration on the Rights of Minorities in Predominantly Muslim Majority Communities, which we wrote about in this Special Report:
It is imperative for all states to respect human dignity and commit to the realization of the right to development; for the permanent members of the Security Council to follow France's example by committing never to use the veto when populations are at risk of atrocity crimes.
75 years after its adoption, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights remains a powerful and timeless source of inspiration.
A few words to describe this common standard of achievement, by ambassadors & UN representatives in New York ⤵️
Never give up and let’s hope the World leaders, in general, and the ones from the so-called powerful states who bear the greatest responsibility in the climate change, in particular, will remember their commitments from Paris to Dubai and will surprise us in Baku, In shaa Allah.
More
#humanfraternity
in the world would mean less climate destruction, says Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Secretary-General
@m_abdelsallam
. Our honorees across the globe are engaged in climate action, providing relief to communities impacted by
#climatechange
.
J'ai été ravie d'assister aux grandes réalisations de Maguy, qui a consacré sa vie à la promotion de la fraternité humaine. C'est une femme leader très inspirante qui mérite notre soutien. Travaillons ensemble pour un monde meilleur !
Il est urgent de renforcer l'universalité du contrôle et l'effectivité du respect des droits de l'homme, en passant du contrôle-conciliation au contrôle juridictionnel. Face aux graves atteintes à notre dignité humaine, c'est un impératif qui ne se négocie pas.
Every step towards equality brings us closer to a world where all rights are respected
#HumanRightsDefenders
Declaration's 25th anniv & UDHR's 75th remind us that we must support the crucial work of defenders who often risk their safety for our shared future
#Right2DefendRights
I cannot but fully concur. Let’s remember Mwalimu’s words: ‘The current generation of leaders and peoples of Africa must pick up the flickering torch of African freedom, refuel it with their enthusiasm and determination, and carry it forward.’
An excellent piece of history of our continent, particularly that of the Great Lakes, that we must teach our African youth. It is so relevant and so needed nowadays..
Our Amb. to
@UNGeneva
@PuyanaFernandez
signed an MoU with H.E. Mihaylova, Director of the Bulgarian Diplomatic Institute in
#Sofia
.
@UPEACE
& Institute
@MFABulgaria
will work on programs on diplomacy, multilateralism & peace education. Amb. Orbetsov & Mihaylov were in attendance.
@m_abdelsallam
@EUintheUAE
@AndreaFontanaEU
@HumanFraternity
Glad to see EU embracing the values of human fraternity. Today I welcomed the EU top Court of Justice ruling dismissing the actions brought by Hungary and Poland. Rule of law is the back bone to democracy a key value of Europe.
@aiamcatherine
Félicitations à Catherine et Junior pour ce magnifique cadeau offert à toutes les femmes et avant tout à la femme africaine qui mérite notre respect pour son courage, sa détermination à faire respecter ses droits. Les droits de la femme sont des droits humains. À luta continua!
A well deserved recognition to a Lady I came to know when she was a young Solicitor General in The Gambia. I had the privilege to appointing her as a Legal Adviser at the ICTR and followed closely her work at the ICC where she accomplished her almost impossible job with dignity.
On margins of 36th
@_AfricanUnion
Summit,
#ICC
Prosecutor
#KarimAAKanKC
was delighted to meet w/ H.E Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, President of Chad.
Fruitful discussions on cooperation, complementarity and promoting accountability for serious crimes committed in the Sahel region.
C’était un plaisir de partager un moment de spiritualité avec le célèbre Yogi indien Sadhguru. Son intervention sur la protection de notre planète était remarquable. Merci pour le combat que tu mènes sur le terrain de la Justice climatique.
@ndiayemankeur
You can be proud of your great achievements. Your contribution will be remembered and your expertise and experience will greatly benefit the African continent. Congratulations bro!
Our warmest congratulations to Matar Diop for his brilliant re-election to the UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances. Congratulations to the Senegalese diplomacy for its mobilization which ensured this electoral success which brings honor to Senegal.
Heartfelt congratulations to the Muslim Council of Elders and its dedicated staff for their tireless efforts which contributed towards the success of this Pavillon initiative. Thank you Emily for being there and always with smile for ensuring such a great achievement.
At
#COP28
, the first-ever
@faithpavilion
hosted 300+ speakers from 40 different countries and 9 major religions, including
@Pontifex
,
@alimamaltayeb
, and
@SadhguruJV
.
When 84% of the world’s population is religious, faith voices must be included in solving global challenges🙏
Félicitations à nos Lionnes et Lioncelles. Nos encouragements et nos prières vous accompagne jusqu’à la consécration. Votre qualification est le fruit de votre détermination de porter haut le drapeau de Notre Chère Sénégal. Yo Allah Suuren!
Chaleureuses félicitations aux Lionnes du basket pour cette victoire avec panache et avec à la clé une 20e qualification en finale de l’
#AfrobasketWomen
!
Félicitations également aux Lioncelles qui se sont qualifiées en finale de basket des IXes
#JeuxDeLaFrancophonie
.
Bravo !
Dem