Show threadSexual Rights InitiativeDec 12, 2022

For International #HumanRightsDay we ask @[email protected] and @[email protected] to make hybrid modalities permanent. Online participation is essential so that the voices of all, including human rights defenders, are heard in crucial accountability spaces. #WHRD

#NoCouncilWithoutUs #EmptyChair

Show threadSexual Rights InitiativeNov 29, 2022
Given the restricted space for civil society orgs around the world, @[email protected] has become the last resort for some to have their voices heard. This heightens the urgency for the reinstatement of General Debates in the June session #NoCouncilWithoutUs
Sexual Rights InitiativeNov 29, 2022
🧵⅓ Human rights defenders and organisations on the ground must be able to participate in the @[email protected] sessions.
📢 We want all voices to be heard and we want to participate in the @[email protected] sessions both in-person and online. #NoCouncilWithoutUs #EmptyChairs
Sexual Rights InitiativeNov 23, 2022
⚠️Instead of pursuing ‘efficiency’, the @[email protected] must center #humanrights principles of equality and non-discrimination, accountability, participation, accessibility and access to information. #NoCouncilWithoutUs #EmptyChairs @[email protected]
Sexual Rights InitiativeNov 22, 2022
The @[email protected] #Efficiency process is coming up! For 3 years, #HRC adopted measures that have limited civil society’s time & space. Join us! Call on States to ensure safe & effective online and offline civil society participation #NoCouncilWithoutUs
👉https://ishr.ch/campaign/safeguard-civil-society-participation-at-the-united-nations-human-rights-council/
Safeguard civil society participation at the United Nations Human Rights Council

Civil society participation is a cornerstone of the Human Rights Council. It brings voices from local communities and organisations who can effectively inform the HRC of human rights priorities and…

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Show threadSexual Rights InitiativeNov 21, 2022
@[email protected] 3/4 @[email protected] must reinstate General Debates at the June session without restrictions on lists of speakers, promoting the voices of all organisations and defenders on the ground. #NoCouncilWithoutUs #EmptyChairs @[email protected]
Sexual Rights InitiativeNov 21, 2022
🧵1/4 On 9 December @[email protected] will review measures aimed at improving its ‘efficiency.’ This must be done with the promotion of CSOs' participation as paramount. Efficiency should not be conflated with effectiveness.
#NoCouncilWithoutUs #EmptyChairs
👉https://ishr.ch/campaign/safeguard-civil-society-participation-at-the-united-nations-human-rights-council/
Safeguard civil society participation at the United Nations Human Rights Council

Civil society participation is a cornerstone of the Human Rights Council. It brings voices from local communities and organisations who can effectively inform the HRC of human rights priorities and…

ISHR