It’s *5 years* since the #RanaPlaza tragedy killed 1134 garment workers in Bangladesh.
.@ILRF‘s Eric Gottwald talks to Malaysian, Indonesian and Honduran trade union partners on how to leverage World Bank-funded projects in the palm oil sector @SolidarityCntr pic.twitter.com/UYpH5AiXO2
— Labor Rights Forum (@ILRF) 25. April 2018
BWP has just completed our Dispatch for the 2018 Spring Meetings. Check out our wrap-up of the week, communique analyses, and civil society session notes on our dedicated page @IMFNews @WorldBank https://t.co/wVhcNZ8f0s #WBGmeetings #smcso18 pic.twitter.com/4BqFuArzwY
— Bretton Woods Proj. (@brettonwoodspr) 24. April 2018
“The Accord has undoubtedly saved lives,” said Liana Foxvog, director at the International Labor Rights Forum. https://t.co/lY0np49dsv @nytimes @4WorkerRights
— Labor Rights Forum (@ILRF) 25. April 2018
Returning to the Crime Scene: How Forensic Architecture Unpicks State Impunity @ForensicArchi simply do fantastic and innovative work documenting abuses and advancing the prospect of justice for human rights crimes. https://t.co/hgGa34SeOD
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) 26. April 2018
„The low costs of work in Bangladesh come at a price.“ Two factory disasters a century apart show how globalization has sapped labor’s power https://t.co/i64J4mmhBD via @qz @marcbain_ #RanaPlaza
— Labor Rights Forum (@ILRF) 25. April 2018
Bangladesh is in the headlines because of the Rana Plaza tragedy & worker safety issues, but the extremely low wages also call for attention. As they are finally set to be revised, we asked garment brands to support workers‘ demands with concrete measures. https://t.co/sSOsy5jpmX
— Clean Clothes (@cleanclothes) 25. April 2018
„Today, on the 5th anniversary of the Rana Plaza bdg collapse, our thoughts are w/ the survivors, the labor rights advocates, trade unionists who are organizing courageously for safe workplaces, fair compensation, freedom of association, collective bargaining rights.“ – @ILRF pic.twitter.com/8w9E71xitn
— V-Day (@VDay) 24. April 2018
WATCH: The Nightmare Returns:
WATCH: The Nightmare Returns: Karen hopes for peace and stability dashed by Bur... https://t.co/3ygjJ7vxh7
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 25. April 2018
Launch of Report on Karen Crisis Blocked in Thailand under Pressure from Tatmadaw https://t.co/3qQ7n5o4tt
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 25. April 2018
On March 4, the Burma Army began the largest deployment of troops into Karen State’s Hpapun District since 2008. To date, over 2,000 villagers have been displaced. For more information on the current situation in Hpapun, read KPSN’s new report: https://t.co/qjdqHX1zIj pic.twitter.com/7G7cTgW3cX
— KHRG (@khrg) 25. April 2018
The Nightmare Returns: Karen hopes for peace and stability dashed by Burma Army’s actions. Report available here: https://t.co/0x8CXtW686 pic.twitter.com/UAYnDehxZp
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 25. April 2018
British actor Martin Shaw joins Blue Shirt Day for Burma reminding the world that there are still political prisoners in Burma’s jails, and they must be freed. #blueshirt4burma Thank you Martin for your support! pic.twitter.com/fPCX2AFTxJ
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 25. April 2018
Leeds United FC slammed for Myanmar post-season tour amid ongoing violence against Rohingya Muslims https://t.co/n0recHgrwK pic.twitter.com/lnTP4KaIM6
— Al Jazeera News (@AJENews) 24. April 2018
Kachin Communities Worldwide Demand UNSC Urgently Refers Burma to ICC https://t.co/zzyKakOQgw via @burmacampaignuk
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 24. April 2018
Vom 13.- 15. April fand der erste UMF Bundesjugendkongress in Tulln statt
Absurde Begründung für Ablehnung eines Asylantrags: Junger Afghane könne ja in Kabul „untertauchen“, da es dort „kein funktionierendes Meldewesen“ gebe. #Monitor hatte über den Fall berichtet. @tagesschau @BAMF_Dialog @ProAsyl @DasErste @amnesty_de pic.twitter.com/Ghp4M7LyqP
— Georg Restle (@georgrestle) 24. April 2018
War gestern mit dem @report_orf in Eggenburg, wo wir ein Haus für unbegleitete Minderjährige geschlossen haben und noch immer viele engagierte Freiwillige wichtige Integrationsarbeit leisten. 21:10 in #orf2 @SusanneSchnabl
— cariklaus (@KlausSchwertner) 24. April 2018
Starting soon at @SwedeninEU! #SyrianWomen dialogue with policymakers at #SyriaConf2018 in #Brussels. Stay tuned for live updates! @UN_Women pic.twitter.com/YcbmEBBme4
— UN Women Arabic (@unwomenarabic) 24. April 2018
“#RanaPlaza, five years on: safety of workers hangs in balance in #Bangladesh”
We don’t forget that 5 years today, the Savar Building at #RanaPlaza in #Dhaka, Bangladesh collapsed. Many don’t think about it but the world’s worst collapse in recent history happened because of #corruption. (THREAD) 1/5 pic.twitter.com/5VR9Ou8fa6
— IACC (@IACCseries) 24. April 2018
#RanaPlaza’s unfinished legacy
My @HRW colleague @ajkashy’s take on why #Bangladesh is not ready to „transition“ & why brands should join the @banglaccord https://t.co/G2PDygY3Ij #RanaPlazaNeverAgain #bizhumanrights #garmentworkers
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) 24. April 2018
The Rana Plaza deaths weren’t the last in Bangladesh workplaces. All injured workers & bereaved families need compensation, not only those in disasters that catch international spotlights. That’s why Bangladesh needs national employment injury insurance. https://t.co/8kNH1YkEHx
— Clean Clothes (@cleanclothes) 23. April 2018
„Bangladeshi unions and their Western allies legitimize the efforts of each other, justifying both strikes and demonstrations on the ground and international standard-setting efforts.“ https://t.co/ibK2T7VCSo
— Labor Rights Forum (@ILRF) 23. April 2018
.@Abercrombie how was your weekend? #RanaPlazaNeverAgain #AdventuresInANF https://t.co/xgCoyfvGUh
— Labor Rights Forum (@ILRF) 23. April 2018
“#RanaPlaza, five years on: safety of workers hangs in balance in #Bangladesh” https://t.co/RoeZjOepzC
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) 24. April 2018
Prominent New York Stock Exchange-listed companies like Alibaba have published recruitment ads promising applicants “beautiful girls” as co-workers, labeling them “late night benefits.” pic.twitter.com/s3xPO3haon
— NYT Opinion (@nytopinion) 24. April 2018
This doesn’t sound so different from US, European allies (and Japan) talking of upholding the liberal international order & protecting it from revisionist powers #China #Russia | cc @torrey_taussig @brucebrookings https://t.co/BOwXl9AKXi
— Hunter Marston (@hmarston4) 24. April 2018
Over 2 million children are out of school in #Syria. #NoLostGeneration
Real chance today for donors to give Syria’s next generation a future. Across the Middle East 2.7 mil Syrian children still out of school. 1 in 3 schools in Syria have been damaged or destroyed. #SyriaConf2018
— Jan Egeland (@NRC_Egeland) 25. April 2018
In 1st session of side event panelists decry Syria as safe haven for impunity of unmeasurable crime against humanity pic.twitter.com/EljgjgZcDi
— Michael Fluegger (@FlueggerMichael) 25. April 2018
Warm thx to @GermanyDiplo and Minister @HeikoMaas for your strong commitment to justice for #Syria war crimes and for pledging another 1 million Euro for the #IIIM established to assist criminal prosecutions and help prepare criminal cases. #SyriaConf2018
Thank you! pic.twitter.com/QYqz9xSent
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) 25. April 2018
‚Escape from #Syria: Rania’s odyssey‘ @Guardian documentary filmed by Syrian refugee Rania Mustafa Ali has won a Webby award.
Watch it here: https://t.co/f5O1YjEeqO
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) 24. April 2018
Documenting #ChemicalWeaponsAttacks in #Syira: Discussion w/ @ECCHRBerlin’s Patrick Kroker, @syrian_archive’s @Hadi_alkhatib, @samdubberley @amnesty Kelly Mathson @witnessorg & @EliotHiggins @bellingcat (right to left)
Follow livstream here https://t.co/4tRpBm0GlG pic.twitter.com/FnlyIRGBpv— ECCHR (@ECCHRBerlin) 24. April 2018
Unless more funding is urgently received, critical programmes for Syrian refugees will be closed. #SyriaConf2018 https://t.co/gzCn7LedLs
— UNHCR Bureau Europe (@Refugees_EU) 24. April 2018
Promise to Practice: Following through on commitments to support the future of #Syria and the region | DRC https://t.co/66zYmQ55l4
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) 24. April 2018
Wonderful meeting you again @PACE_President! Thank you for your strong support for @CommissionerHR mandate Looking forward to our close cooperation in raising #HumanRightsforAll https://t.co/NZdm6MZNeO
— Dunja Mijatovic (@Dunja_Mijatovic) 24. April 2018
Interested in international affairs, news & social media? The @UN_Vienna News & Media Team has an internship opening. The application deadline is 3 May. For more info go to @UN_Careers: https://t.co/Y2ZNUpm4GC pic.twitter.com/Roa7tb6AE1
— UN Vienna (@UN_Vienna) 23. April 2018
68 Syrer kehrten im Vorjahr aus Ö freiwillig heim – die meisten werden aufgrund des Krieges und der berechtigten Sorge vor Verfolgung bleiben. https://t.co/VmTTrr1QgG
— cariklaus (@KlausSchwertner) 24. April 2018
Something NEW at https://t.co/MH8NXZIQKk plus Sefirah listening https://t.co/jtcfBDFP7H pic.twitter.com/WtOfymFpbz
— Rabbi Berel Wein (@historyrabbi) 24. April 2018
FACT: Did you know that only 60 percent of all Syrian #refugeechildren in #Jordan go to school? #SyriaConf2018 #education4all #Syria pic.twitter.com/igpqfinuS0
— NRC (@NRC_Norway) 23. April 2018
Is ‘Saving Lives at Sea’ still a Priority for the #EU?
Death rates have increased ninth fold since 2015 https://t.co/j8xzFFhIbY— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) 24. April 2018
Over 2 million children are out of school in #Syria.
They cannot wait for peace. They need education now. #NoLostGeneration #YouPromised #ChildrenUnderAttack #SyriaConf2018 pic.twitter.com/48rAylbgaT
— UNICEF (@UNICEF) 24. April 2018
Advice to Graduating Students
HHDL’s advice to graduating students during the Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management Convocation ceremony in New Delhi, India on April 23, 2018. https://t.co/vCs2MT2ZWh
— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) 24. April 2018
The unprecedented, arbitrary detention of upwards of one million #Uyghurs in ‚re-education‘ camps in #EastTurkestan is difficult to fathom in 2018.
Here are some of their nefarious features: pic.twitter.com/I81xsP5ZJR
— WorldUyghurCongress (@UyghurCongress) 24. April 2018
For Six Million Tibetans, India is their Spiritual Home: His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Delhi
For Six Million Tibetans, India is their Spiritual Home: His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Delhi
25/4/2018 will be the 29th birthday of #GedhunChoekyiNyima. He was just 6 years old when was recognized by the #DalaiLama as the 11th #PanchenLama, a #Tibet’s important religious leaders. After he and his family were taken into custody by the Chinese and has not been seen since pic.twitter.com/R0nrlxVslJ
— claudio tecchio (@DossierTibet) 21. April 2018
Monday: the int’l community gathers for @UNECOSOC #FFDForum to strengthen its commitment to fund the #GlobalGoals. ℹ️ https://t.co/kDYwZxxIhO
📺 https://t.co/WhwXXmUzNN pic.twitter.com/q25dD3Ojyo— United Nations (@UN) 23. April 2018
Join us in signing our petition to demand that all #Uyghurs arbitrarily detained in ‚re-education‘ camps be immediately released.
As part of the #UyghurMarchForFreedom on April 27th, we will present the petition to the institutions of the #EuropeanUnion https://t.co/8tBPIceAOY
— WorldUyghurCongress (@UyghurCongress) 23. April 2018
The #US has called on #China to “end their counterproductive policies” in #EastTurkestan and urged #Beijing to release the estimated hundreds of thousands of #Uyghurs who are arbitrarily detained there in “political re-education camps” and jails
— claudio tecchio (@DossierTibet) 23. April 2018
Wear blue on Saturday 21st to support political prisoners in Burma https://t.co/cdc9wnlRNT
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 21. April 2018
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Welcomes North Korea’s Announcement of Steps toward Nuclear… https://t.co/RXeIId6B5v
— Tibet.net Updates (@tibet_net) 23. April 2018
Inspired by today’s #CHOGM2018 #CWF #EducatetoEmpower event.
Thank you @PennyMordaunt, @FarahPMohamed, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, President Bio, @Lucylake, @A1kazmi & all for the great discussion and for commitments to #LeaveNoGirlBehind pic.twitter.com/qYSQZ0EJpo
— Julia Gillard (@JuliaGillardGPE) 17. April 2018
English is one of 2 working languages and 6 official languages of the UN. Info on Monday’s English Language Day here: https://t.co/2cNcBNu1jI pic.twitter.com/DYt6Cu5AvV
— United Nations (@UN) 23. April 2018
UN Messenger of Peace @Malala advocates for girls‘ educaiton on Monday’s #BookDay & every day. https://t.co/RKbFVllQg0
Today is English Language Day. We must respect and promote all languages. My best wishes to all
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) 23. April 2018
Today is World Book and Copyright Day. Books are a person’s best friend. They open up our minds. We must work together to preserve the reading habit
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) 23. April 2018
*New* podcast episode available today! As India’s cabinet approves a controversial expansion of the death penalty, @KiraAllmann talks with @asurendranath (@deathpen_nlud) about challenging the #deathpenalty in #India on human rights grounds. Listen now: https://t.co/chEToI00eq pic.twitter.com/KOAdfCOXX0
— Oxford Human Rights Hub (@OxHRH) 23. April 2018
China, Feeling Left Out, Has Plenty to Worry About in North Korea-U.S. Talks https://t.co/cS2soq16ST
— Tibet.net Updates (@tibet_net) 23. April 2018
Friends of Syria: Action Needed at Brussels Conference
War crimes should never be the ’new normal‘
Govts meeting for the #SyriaConf2018 should urgently raise the costs for atrocities (incl for #Assad’s int’l backers) & significantly increase their support for #refugees
W/o justice, abuses will continue@HRW: https://t.co/YCp0GSh11Z
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) 23. April 2018
Atrocity crimes, impunity, and disrespect for refugees should never be the ‘new normal’. #SyriaConf2018 participants should raise the costs for atrocities, & significantly increase their own support for refugees & the future of #Syria’s children. @HRW: https://t.co/YCp0GRZqar
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) 23. April 2018
#EnforcedDisappearances: UN expert group examines +950 cases from 36 countries in #Geneva from 23 April – 2 May 2018. Experts meet with relatives of those disappeared, state authorities, & civil society to review allegations and trends. https://t.co/BwRaXFg1BG
— UN Human Rights (@UNHumanRights) 23. April 2018
18th Alliance Against Trafficking in Persons will promote inclusive partnerships to enhance coherence and strengthen co-operation in anti-trafficking efforts https://t.co/HhFefGSov4
— OSCE (@OSCE) 20. April 2018
Tutorial on how to travel to #Belarus for #5Days #VisaFree & #ProblemFree https://t.co/0TzbEuYADw
— Belarus MFA (@BelarusMFA) 15. Mai 2017
Uns erreichen viele Fragen zu Russland Visa. Welches Visum brauche ich? Wie und wo kann ich eins bekommen? Was kostet es und wie lange dauert die Ausstellung? In diesem Video beantworten wir die wichtigsten Fragen: https://t.co/owIJzNTqg8
— RusslandJournal.de (@RusslandJournal) 9. April 2018
Warmest wishes to the people of #Israel on the 70th Independence day! #Israel70 #YomHaatzmaut pic.twitter.com/XvhMdDQ3Xj
— Dalia GrybauskaitÄ (@Grybauskaite_LT) 19. April 2018
On the phone with #Armenia’s Ombudsman @OmbudsArmenia, I’ve stressed the need to protect the right to peaceful assembly. Any further escalation should be avoided and all parties should show restraint.
https://t.co/ntnmVoOYXf pic.twitter.com/vHSjqV4Iym— Commissioner for Human Rights (@CommissionerHR) 23. April 2018
Jailed photojournalist Shawkan @ShawkanZeid is facing the death sentence in Egypt just for doing his job. Now, he’s been selected to receive the 2018 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano Press Freedom Prize. #FreeShawkan
From the archive: pic.twitter.com/i8bPW9TEPb
— dwnews (@dwnews) 23. April 2018
32nd Anniversary and the International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day April 26, 2018
#RememberingChernobyl https://t.co/E5KQx2WBHH— Ambasada Belorusije u Srbiji (@BeloruSerbia) 20. April 2018
New blog post: @DeSchutterUNSR continues his analysis of the right to development: https://t.co/REidZaCfoY pic.twitter.com/nq5rmGsUfW
— Oxford Human Rights Hub (@OxHRH) 21. April 2018
So today is #blueshirt4burma day! Helping raise awareness for political prisoners still in jail…
U Win Tin est un journaliste birman qui a passé presque 20 ans en prison comme prisonnier de conscience. Le 21 avril, date anniversaire de sa mort, habillons-nous d’un tee-shirt bleu et prenons-nous en photo pour les réseaux sociaux avec le hashtag #BlueShirt4Burma pic.twitter.com/PsZQtxynFs
— Info-Birmanie (@InfoBirmanie) 20. April 2018
‘Blue Shirt Day’
——————–#Activists are inviting people to wear blue shirts in memory of the death of former political prisoner Win Tin and to remember #political #prisoners who remain in #Myanmar jails.https://t.co/5J1dL4IgaT— BNI Online (@bnionline1) 21. April 2018
On the 4th anniversary of U Win Tin’s death, we are wearing blue shirts & calling on the Gov’t to
Release all political prisoners
Drop all charges
Repeal all repressive laws
Currently, there 92 people remain detained in #Burma due to political activity #blueshirt4burma pic.twitter.com/9Ej6AFATpt— AAPP (Burma) (@aapp_burma) 21. April 2018
There are still hundreds of political prisoners in #Myanmar and others who are arbitrarily detained. We’re wearing blue today with them. @FortifyRights https://t.co/NcmvMuSzHR
— Matthew Smith (@matthewfsmith) 21. April 2018
I am wearing blue to remind everyone that Burma still keeps political prisoners, and to call for their immediate release. #blueshirt4burma pic.twitter.com/TDtsyEhhcR
— Sarah (@MadamPratolungo) 21. April 2018
#BlueShirt4Burma pic.twitter.com/t7imcMi2rM
— Davina Rogers (@Snecklifter2010) 21. April 2018
#Birmanie #Burma #Myanmar #BlueShirt4Burma #WinTin #prisonnershttps://t.co/yZg1ufolgc
— Info-Birmanie (@InfoBirmanie) 20. April 2018
Wearing #blueshirt4burma today. Take a look https://t.co/JmFI1WyEUC pic.twitter.com/7xUHIN90Ii
— Bridget Fenwick (@bridgetfenwick) 21. April 2018
One political prisoner is one too many. UNISON sends solidarity to Burmese political prisoners and supports @burmacampaignuk’s call for them to be freed #blueshirt4burma https://t.co/y1yhPLftgX pic.twitter.com/Sk2S01yuJh
— UNISON International (@UNISON_global) 21. April 2018
To commemorate U Win Tin and his campaign to raise awareness of remaining political prisoners, SWAN wears blue for Burma today in his memory. #blueshirt4burma #UWinTin #blueshirtday pic.twitter.com/XioFcvMSfb
— SWAN (@Shanwomen) 21. April 2018
@zoyaphan @burmacampaignuk @NASUWT #BlueShirt4Burma @SueHayman1
Wearing blue shirt, blue jeans and blue socks!
If the UK government is so concerned about humanity why are they still trading weapons?
Free political prisoners now. pic.twitter.com/nGMRaApydJ— David Cornwall (@DavidCornwall2) 21. April 2018
#Myanmar: @FortifyRights has documented the arbitrary arrest and detention of dozens of Burmese #Muslims. Read more of their stories and call for their release: #BlueShirt4Burma https://t.co/vTzNQfk1eL pic.twitter.com/wE88tuH8PS
— John Quinley III (@johnquinley3) 21. April 2018
In Argyll, wearing #blueshirt4burma out of respect for the late U Win Tin and for current political prisoners in Burma including @Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, unjustly imprisoned 100 days ago for reporting on the massacre of 10 Rohingya men in #Myanmar. pic.twitter.com/pXCubseaPu
— Sheila Laing (@sheils27) 21. April 2018
#blueshirt4burma pic.twitter.com/QU8xbp6TeW
— Debbie Stothard (@DebbieStot) 21. April 2018
Carlisle Amnesty group stand in solidarity with Burmese political prisoners #blueshirt4burma pic.twitter.com/HXwsjgw3cS
— Amnesty UK SE Asia (@AIUK_SEA) 21. April 2018
Carlisle Amnesty group stand in solidarity with Burmese political prisoners #blueshirt4burma pic.twitter.com/HXwsjgw3cS
— Amnesty UK SE Asia (@AIUK_SEA) 21. April 2018
Today I was wearing a #blueshirt4burma in support of political prisoners in #burma #nasuwt @burmacampaignuk pic.twitter.com/U1kjrGJuUx
— Phil Siddle (@PhilS4NASUWT) 21. April 2018
Our Campaigns Manager @zoyaphan joins #blueshirt4burma calling for the release of all the remaining political prisoners. https://t.co/HM2qFwDM7B
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 21. April 2018
Our Director @MarkFarmaner and his daughter Say join Blue Shirt Day for Burma, to raise awareness of political prisoners. https://t.co/QRJLMPLo5F
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 21. April 2018
Our Campaigns Officer @KValtersson and her family join #blueshirt4burma today, calling for the release of all political prisoners in Burma. https://t.co/1yiP3X1iL1
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 21. April 2018
Wearing blue today for all the political prisoners still behind bars n #Myanmar especially Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo #BlueShirt4Burma pic.twitter.com/Tom2yDhvNL
— Liam Allmark (@allmark21) 21. April 2018
Wearing a #blueshirt4burma today for #Burma/#Myanmar’s remaining political prisoners, including @Reuters journalists #FreeWaLoneKyawSoeOo. Blue shirt because U Tin Win spent nearly 20 years in prison but refused to give up his prison shirt until all political prisoners were free pic.twitter.com/TubesyJiP3
— James Lovatt (@JamesLovatt) 21. April 2018
Wear #blueshirt4burma today and share #selfie for Burma’s political prisoners locked up just for criticising military. U Tin Win spent nearly 20 years in ‚living hell‘ but when released refused to give up his prison shirt until all political prisoners are free pic.twitter.com/tYUT8AFumN
— AI HackneyIslington (@amnesty_ihag) 21. April 2018
Our Executive Director @anna_c_roberts joins #blueshirt4burma calling for the release of all political prisoners in Burma https://t.co/XH4IVexuTJ
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 21. April 2018
One political prisoner is one too many. UNISON sends solidarity to Burmese political prisoners and supports @burmacampaignuk’s call for them to be freed #blueshirt4burma https://t.co/trAKD1y4jP pic.twitter.com/EB2Hx9TPs7
— UNISON – the union (@unisontweets) 21. April 2018
Call for the release of all remaining arbitrarily detained and #politicalprisoners in #myanmar. Wear blue and post photos of yourself in blue for #BlueShirt4Burma Day on Apr 21 pic.twitter.com/1dS6N7MZUU
— Fortify Rights (@FortifyRights) 21. April 2018
One political prisoner is one too many. UNISON sends solidarity to Burmese political prisoners and supports @burmacampaignuk’s call for them to be freed #blueshirt4burma https://t.co/trAKD1y4jP pic.twitter.com/EB2Hx9TPs7
— UNISON – the union (@unisontweets) 21. April 2018
Guernica 37 Submits a New Communication to the ICC Prosecutor Regarding the Situation in Bangladesh
Guernica 37 Submits a New Communication to the ICC Prosecutor Regarding the Situation in Bangladesh
On 17 April 2018, Channel 4 News… https://t.co/EnaZ7Lvzjh
— Toby Cadman (@tobycadman) 19. April 2018
U.S. State Department Country Reports on Human Rights Practices 2017: Bangladesh “reports of widespread impunity for security force abuses” https://t.co/cr8fTGEykf
— Toby Cadman (@tobycadman) 22. April 2018
#Myanmar police ordered set up of @Reuters journalists, witness Police Captain Moe Yan Naing tells a court.
Lawyer, Amal Clooney, who is part of the team representing the reporters, says the prosecution shld now drop the case or the judge shld dismiss it. https://t.co/AKw0hf9cjf— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) 21. April 2018
The police witness – who revealed that top #Myanmar police officer ordered to “trap” two #Reuters reporters – is “in great danger because he risked to tell the truth”, said lawyer of two reporters pic.twitter.com/h9B15CwUyQ
— Yimou Lee (@YimouLee) 20. April 2018
Lawyer Khin Maung Zaw said after the proceedings “that man is in great danger because he risks everything to tell the truth. He’s now back in the detention in the police battalion. Anything could happen. You must keep an watchful eye on his whereabouts,” about Moe Yan Naing: pic.twitter.com/tTAA0aDgao
— Antoni Slodkowski (@slodek) 20. April 2018
The Commissioner of the #UnitedStates Commission on International Religious Freedom on Wednesday called for the release of “prisoners of conscience” in repressive regimes including #Tibetan spiritual figure #PanchenLama, currently under #Chinese captivity.
— claudio tecchio (@DossierTibet) 21. April 2018
Last month I challenged Commonwealth leaders to commit to girls‘ education. I’m happy today’s #CHOGM18 communiqué affirms the importance of 12 years of education for all girls and that the UK signed the Safe Schools Declaration to protect students from violence.
— Malala (@Malala) 20. April 2018
We are proud of Bengal Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis and Zilla Parishads and it is our commitment to carry forward the development agenda of the people with utmost efforts.
My best wishes to all. 2/2
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) 21. April 2018
I take this opportunity to convey my greetings and best wishes to all IAS, IPS and Members of Civil Services throughout the country and the world and their family members on the occasion of Civil Services Day. pic.twitter.com/lWrlJHNMmv
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) 20. April 2018
PRESS RELEASE: THOUSANDS OF UYGHURS TO PROTEST AGAINST ‘RE-EDUCATION’ CAMPS ON APRIL 27TH IN BRUSSELS
The Uyghur community in Europe will hold a large-scale demonstration next Friday, April 27th, in Brussels to protest the arbitrary detention of nearly one million Uyghurs in ‚re-education‘ camps in East Turkestan #UyghurMarchforFreedom
More info here: https://t.co/4GbF6597ka pic.twitter.com/ZSxxpOWNz7
— WorldUyghurCongress (@UyghurCongress) 20. April 2018
Uighur professor #IlhamTohti, imprisoned since 2014 by the Chinese govt for his criticism of Xinjiang policy, has been nominated for Nobel Peace Prize this year. @JewherIlham pic.twitter.com/swt4YyVrBJ
— Yaxue Cao (@YaxueCao) 20. April 2018
Happening now- British Parliamentary debate on Rohingya Crisis, watch here
Here is the full transcript of the two hour debate in the British Parliament on the Rohingya crisis: https://t.co/ALhci2BHby
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 18. April 2018
JOIN us tomorrow, wear blue, post pictures on social media, remind the world there are still political prisoners in Burma. They must be freed. Use hashtag: #blueshirt4burma https://t.co/DvIBglCwGx
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 20. April 2018
Myanmar police ’set up‘ Reuters reporters in sting-police witness @Reuters https://t.co/SLIDMBM5kX #FreeWaLoneKyawSoeOo
— Jane Wardell (@TheJaneWardell) 20. April 2018
It’s way past time to set Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo free! https://t.co/DL1XLYnPgl
— CPJ Asia (@CPJAsia) 20. April 2018
Today is #Humanrightsday2017. Please take a few minutes to look up & share concerns of @burmacampaignuk, @AhmadiyyaUK & @tamilsforum. @MarkFieldUK & @Conservatives continue to work on each. pic.twitter.com/gcuf157oGJ
— Paul Scully MP (@scullyp) 10. Dezember 2017
IDPs in Karen State- calling on Daw Aung San Suu Kyi „to protect us and ensure the safety of our humanitarian workers“ https://t.co/WNkGrx5MRI pic.twitter.com/GtP8SGqFmV
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 20. April 2018
PLS wear blue on 21 April to show solidarity with political prisoners in Burma/Myanmar #blueshirt4burma read our briefing here https://t.co/vENz0iaueW
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 19. April 2018
INVITATION to report launch – The Nightmare Returns: Karen Hopes for Peace and Stability dashed by Burma Army’s actions, 25 April 1PM, Chaing Mai Uni pic.twitter.com/SKac9ZKFZ4
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 19. April 2018
IDP women and children still hiding in the jungle after fleeing their homes because of Burmese Army offensive in Karen State on 5 March 2018. Read the statement by Mutraw Emergency Assistance Team here– https://t.co/WNkGrx5MRI pic.twitter.com/ouZKjBhYnG
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 19. April 2018
“With the use and scope of repressive laws being increased rather than repealed, it seems that under the NLD government, there is no end in sight to the scourge of political prisoners in Burma’s jails” said @MarkFarmaner https://t.co/jUSlwdKBCU
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 19. April 2018
Please RT and share widely- Wear Blue for Burma’s political prisoners on 21st April- Thank you https://t.co/vENz0iaueW pic.twitter.com/5EKTe4Jn8F
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 18. April 2018
UK campaign group disappointed after around 90 political prisoners kept in Jail | Mizzima “There is joy for some families today but many more families will be feeling sadness that Aung San Suu Kyi has decided to keep their loved one in jail,” @MarkFarmaner https://t.co/wwrF8DbrAc
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 18. April 2018
What has occurred may amount to genocide and crimes against humanity…court must assess, says Minister @MarkFieldUK… We are supportive of ICC prosecutor move re jurisdiction. At today debate, WATCH NOW: https://t.co/d47JQncwM0
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 16. April 2018
We can only bring perpetrators to book by putting more resources in says @HelenGoodmanMP. UK should support Magnitsky style sanctions, financial sanctions on the military, and extending arms embargo globally. Watch live here https://t.co/d47JQncwM0
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 16. April 2018
Yesterday in Westminster Hall, my speech on the ongoing crisis on Rohingya refugees in Myanmar and Bangladesh. https://t.co/jXhSVNWdiC
— Rushanara Ali (@rushanaraali) 17. April 2018
#Myanmar – time for a legal reckoning
The wheels of int’l justice turn slowly, but have begun to move.
Must read By @lvandenassumIf #UNSC fails to refer all #Rahkine crimes to the #ICC, the #EU shld lead #UNGA effort to establish a #IIIM-like mechanism https://t.co/V7aoK3VJah
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) 19. April 2018
#UnitedNations Headquarters : #Burma delegation categorically rejected the groundless accusations that sexual violence had been used as a strategy to force Muslim people to flee their homes, said Ambassador U Hau Do Suan Permanent Representative of Burma to the United Nations.
— claudio tecchio (@DossierTibet) April 19, 2018
Bangladesh PM refuses to answer questions on human rights record https://t.co/0zFdbSIm4o @alextomo @daisyayliffe @GuernicaLaw37 @MichaelPolakLaw
— Toby Cadman (@tobycadman) 17. April 2018
Did the @ODIdev @Thieristan allow @sheikhhasina to choose what journalists were allowed to attend? #FreeArman #CHOGM https://t.co/PRNOYJGS88
— Michael Polak (@MichaelPolakLaw) 17. April 2018
I’d love to see the Prosecutor similarly ask #ICC judges whether awful UNSC referral carve-outs are legal under the Rome Statute. Good and useful analysis and thoughts on latest development by @kevinjonheller here https://t.co/U3R6hMwkLq and here https://t.co/tg818EcCdi https://t.co/lpDvtHrsJA
— Mark Kersten (@MarkKersten) 17. April 2018
3. I know the Bangladesh government is very effective in clamping down on journalists – I experienced that myself and many have been arrested for saying the wrong thing – but how can the @ODIdev mimic similar conduct here in Britain?
— David Bergman (@davidbangladesh) 17. April 2018
Indispensable to read on this, @Harvard_Law Mark Wu’s „China Inc.“ article https://t.co/kJg1Xyq8Lm It’s not just about #Trump admin „gripes“-#China way of doing business poses unique,extremely difficult challenge to #WTO system of rules. @DanRDimicco @rodrikdani https://t.co/AMAKE4ZVVf
— Rob Howse (@howserob) 16. April 2018
We need to arrest and prosecute not only those who committed violence but also those who gave the orders. UK should support economic sanctions on the military and UN mandated arms embargo says @rushanaraali at Parliamentary debate- WATCH NOW: https://t.co/d47JQncwM0
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 16. April 2018
Humanitarian access is needed to all areas of the country including Shan and Kachin States says @ChrisLawSNP at Parliamentary debate. Watch live- here https://t.co/d47JQncwM0
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 16. April 2018
The British public are extremely concerned about the Rohingya and they will not be forgotten says @HelenGoodmanMP Parliamentary debate, watch live here https://t.co/d47JQncwM0
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 16. April 2018
Current government led by Aung San Suu Kyi continues to implement laws and policies designed to drive Rohingya out of Burma says @ChrisLawSNP at Parliamentary debate on Rohingya crisis. Watch live here https://t.co/d47JQncwM0
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 16. April 2018
Robust regime of sanctions needed… UK should lead on building support for ICC referral says @Afzal4Gorton at British parliamentary debate on Rohingya crisis- Watch now https://t.co/d47JQncwM0
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 16. April 2018
WATCH Now: Parliamentary debate- UK must lead on support for ICC…It’s not good enough to say it’s not possible, we know when Burmese military are put under pressure, it is when they feel the heat. Says @rushanaraali https://t.co/d47JQncwM0
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 16. April 2018
The British government was too slow to listen to warnings… we need to do much more now, says @rushanaraali Co-Chair of Burma APPG. Watch live here– https://t.co/d47JQncwM0
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 16. April 2018
We need targeted sanctions…we must look at the military, we need to target sanctions carefully at the military says UK trade envoy to Burma @scullyp at Parliamentary debate on Rohingya crisis. Watch live here: https://t.co/d47JQncwM0
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 16. April 2018
WATCH NOW: British Parliamentary debate- Rohingya have suffered in ways we cannot imagine says @scullyp MP describing accounts of human rights violations told to him by refugees https://t.co/d47JQncwM0
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 16. April 2018
Do not miss today’s debate in #WestminsterHall @HouseofCommons on the #Rohingya. @CommonsIDC member @scullyp is speaking now. Watch live here: https://t.co/6EoVl0d0vW. Read our Report here: https://t.co/wr8SRkL9Bt
— International Development Committee (@CommonsIDC) 16. April 2018
WATCH NOW: British Parliamentary debate on Rohingya crisis- It’s not good enough to ask the Burmese military to investigate themselves….They must be brought before a court says @HelenJonesMP https://t.co/d47JQncwM0
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) 16. April 2018
Friends of Syria: Action Needed at Brussels Conference
Interesting turn of events — 200 refugees freed in #Israel after government fails to produce agreement with #Uganda to take them. Will Israel have to find an alternative way to commit a crime against humanity? https://t.co/DDfiQrYU6x #ICC https://t.co/Zl7ozWB4OF
— Kevin Jon Heller (@kevinjonheller) 16. April 2018
Education also offers a way to increase resettlement.
Donors should expand university scholarship programs that allow Syrian refugees to move on from neighboring host countries. They should also work with educational institutions and the private sector to greatly increase safe and legal pathways for refugees through education visas and trainee and learning positions.
Atrocity crimes, impunity, & disrespect for #refugees should never be the ‘new normal,’ but this has been Syrians’ daily reality for 7 years.
Will #EU Ministers meeting in Bxl today and again at Int’l #Syria Conf next week finally step up? @HRW recs:https://t.co/YCp0GRZqar https://t.co/f96HzXt8FV
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) 16. April 2018
CALL FOR INFORMATION: DISAPPEARANCES AND ARBITRARY DETENTIONS OF UYGHURS IN ‘RE-EDUCATION’ CAMPS
If you have a family member who has disappeared or who is arbitrarily detained in a ‘re-education’ camp you can submit this information to the #UnitedNations Special Procedures WGEID and WGAD.
Click on the link for more information https://t.co/0EMQsoU46v pic.twitter.com/OMGlnWPpT1
— WorldUyghurCongress (@UyghurCongress) 13. April 2018
In the email please include:
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- Name of the Family Member
- Birthday of the Family Member
- City of residence
- Date of detention/disappearance (if known)
- Circumstances of detention/disappearance (if known)
- Whether or not you would like this information to remain confidential
#China’s #SinaWeibo will remove gay content, including pictures and text posts, during a 3 month clean-up campaign. Announcement comes amid a clampdown targeting content across social media as China’s leaders look to tighten grip on diverse cultural scene popular with the young.
— claudio tecchio (@DossierTibet) 15. April 2018
The @UyghurCongress is collecting information about Uyghurs detained in inhumane ‚re-education‘ camps by China. If you know any #Uyghur who is trapped in these camps then submit their details here https://t.co/dOPhKvGg6K. Please spread the message as far as possible. #FindUyghurs pic.twitter.com/miUwiMa8Uf
— Gulnaz Uighur (@iamgul8) 14. April 2018
When visiting us @UN_Vienna #DengChao, #Angelababy #LiChen #ChenHe #ZhengKai #WangZulan & #Luhan told us about their support for the #GlobalGoals
👉 Find out more about what we do to make them a reality: https://t.co/YOLwMBgIgD pic.twitter.com/Uj54KFiSWM
— UN Vienna (@UN_Vienna) 13. April 2018
.@UN_Vienna proud to host @angelababyct, @7_luhan_m, @zhengkkk, @dengchaoxueba, @wong_cho_lam, @tianc_hehe & Li Chen for hit show #KeepRunning – airing today https://t.co/eWtA8iK7Fn pic.twitter.com/KJJ2pbNXcH
— Yury Fedotov (@YuryFedotov) 13. April 2018
This is what #Angelababy of #KeepRunning had to say about #SDG 5: Gender Equality
👉 https://t.co/eBTzrBgvVo #GlobalGoals#Vienna pic.twitter.com/vWBVFkGujt
— UN Vienna (@UN_Vienna) 15. April 2018
This is what #ZhengKai of #KeepRunning had to say about #SDG 6: Clean Water & Sanitation 👉 https://t.co/QgN51BBzat#GlobalGoals #Vienna pic.twitter.com/rLPJwcYzy5
— UN Vienna (@UN_Vienna) 15. April 2018
Saturday #phd reading – highly recommended #humanrights #development #investment #law pic.twitter.com/tSISETDdRb
— Amy Man (@_Amy_Man) 14. April 2018
@ECCHRBerlin 10 years anniversary
At @ECCHRBerlin 10 years anniversary gig in Berlin last night. https://t.co/ZhoTd86rCv
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) 15. April 2018
News Lens: Immunity and accountability: What you won’t hear about at the Bank’s Spring Meetings Next Week https://t.co/wMwD0gNPTS
— Bretton Woods Proj. (@brettonwoodspr) 15. April 2018
IFC’s claimed immunity is fundamentally at odds with its anti-poverty mission
The IFC’s stated “mission is to fight poverty,” while doing “no harm” to people or the environment. The IFC developed its Sustainability Framework, which dictates the conditions of IFC involvement in projects and the obligations of both the borrower and of the IFC, to ensure that these projects promote positive development objectives while protecting local communities and the environment.
The Tata Mundra power plant project was supposed to provide affordable energy and improve the quality of life and standard of living of Gujarat’s poor. But the project has been, and remains, a failure. The project has failed to comply with the IFC’s Performance Standards and the other environmental and social conditions of the loan agreement, and it has pushed many of the surrounding communities further into poverty, made them sick, destroyed their means of supporting their families, and made their environment dirtier and more dangerous. It has also been a financial disaster, operating at a loss for its entire existence (the company announced last year it was trying to offload a majority of its shares for 1 rupee – less than 2 cents) and the company has sought to pass these costs off to consumers.
News Lens: The World Bank needs more cash. What are donors asking for in return? https://t.co/5iU9QotiD2
— Bretton Woods Proj. (@brettonwoodspr) 15. April 2018
Not everything can go private
There’s a strong debate on the role of for-profit companies in some areas, particularly public services like education and health.
Kenyan civil society has raised serious concerns over the IFC’s role supporting Bridge International Academies, a chain of private schools with a troubling record. They’re not alone. Research into other for-profit school providersbacked by the IFC shows these schools don’t work for the poorest communities.
In the health sector, Oxfam found that the IFC’s billion-dollar “Health in Africa” initiative mostly went to expensive, high-end urban hospitals. This is even more troubling given that poor and rural communities are disproportionately made up of women and girls.
The Bank says it will expand the “cascade” approach to health and education, but we’re doubtful this will help increase access, equity and quality for such services. Instead of approaching this with a “private-first” ideology, the Bank should lay out the criteria for when it actually makes sense for the private sector to be involved.
How to raise the funds needed
So if the private sector isn’t appropriate for everything, where do resources come from, particularly for investments in human capital?
We’d like to see the Bank place even more emphasis on “domestic resource mobilization,” development-speak for how countries collect tax and other government revenue.
#Luhan & #WangZulan of #KeepRunning unite in support of #SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being . Here is what they had to say 👉 https://t.co/yjAxAofAOm #GlobalGoals #Vienna pic.twitter.com/xl4V8Zsh0m
— UN Vienna (@UN_Vienna) 15. April 2018
