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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 1d

Rich exchanges with the Nordic Council of Ministers for Gender Equality and LGBTI on the astonishing breadth of anti-LGBTI backlash across the Council of Europe region, and their strong commitment to ensuring that int'l #HumanRights standards are upheld, and civil society is supported.

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 1d

The situation for LGBTI communities across Europe is worrying and worsening. Today in Finland, I'm with Nordic Council ministers for gender equality and LGBTI. I encourage them to stand up for the #HumanRights of #LGBTI people and offer solidarity and support to them and their organisations.

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 1d

At #WarsawHDC, I stressed how multilateralism and #HumanRights must be our compass in the storm to overcome global dysphoria.
#osce_odihr #osce #OSCE25FI
Read my speech👇
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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 2d

Wrapping up a series of meetings on the margins of #WarsawHDC. We explored ways to nurture Europe's culture of #HumanRights and make it more resilient.
#OSCE25FI #OSCE

Commissioner O'Flaherty with Vesa Häkkinen, Ambassador of Finland to OSCE, Katja Pehrman, Human Rights Ambassador of Finland, Neil Holland, UK Ambassador to OSCE, Tom Woodroffe, UKFCDO, and Maria Telalian, Director of ODIHR.

Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 4d

Constructive, brief discussion with EP Vice President Nicolae Ștefănuță.
We focused on the critical importance of mainstreaming the #HumanRights of Roma and Travellers across all #EU policies and funding.

👉https://bit.ly/THE-UNHEARD-12-MILLION-Book

#UnionofEquality #RomaStrategicFramework

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 6d

Very constructive meeting with EU Special Representative for Human Rights Kajsa Ollongren. Our co-operation is essential to address today's #HumanRights challenges.

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 6d

Today in Brussels: productive discussions on #HumanRights situation of Roma with Bulgaria’s Deputy PM, Atanas Zafirov, and Czech Government Commissioner for Roma Minority Affairs, Lucie Fuková. Also met with Roma-led NGOs Gitano & ERRC doing essential work for Roma and Travellers against all odds.

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 6d

I am deeply shocked by today's terrorist attack on a synagogue in Manchester. My thoughts are with the victims and their families, and with the Jewish community, who have experienced this horrific act on a sacred day.

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 6d

Speaking at the 18th European Platform for Roma Inclusion in Brussels today, I stressed the need to confront widespread racism, listen to and work with Roma and Travellers, support women as agents of change and improve the deplorable living conditions. #UnionofEquality #RomaStrategicFramework

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 7d

Heartbreaking to hear Ukrainian journalists Dmytro Khyliuk and Vladyslav Yesypenko talk about their own and their colleagues' arrests and torture in Russian detention. Their stories highlight the urgent need to secure the release of all Ukrainians illegally held by Russia.

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 7d

"THE UNHEARD 12 MILLION" exhibition made its 1st stop today @coe @PACE_News. It shares the stories of Roma and Traveller communities shoved to the margins, of their resilience and of women driving change.
It is time to act, to listen to and work with them.
👉https://bit.ly/THE-UNHEARD-12-MILLION-Book

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 7d

"THE UNHEARD 12 MILLION" is here - a book on one of Europe's greatest #HumanRights scandals. Read the stories of Roma and Traveller communities pushed to the edges: tales of resilience and of the women leading change. The time for indifference is over.
👉https://bit.ly/THE-UNHEARD-12-MILLION-Book

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 7d

Important meeting with General Rapporteur on Roma and Travellers, Georgios Stamatis. Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly appointing him is an acknowledgement of the need to push harder to act decisively for the #HumanRights of the largest ethnic minority in Europe.

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 7d

Glad to meet with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to discuss #HumanRights protection and promotion in #Armenia in view of my visit there in the near future.

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 8d

Had a valuable exchange with PACE_Equality. I stressed the importance of generating attention on the #HumanRights of Roma & Travellers across Europe: we must listen to and work with them, particularly women and girls as main drivers of change. More👇
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Human rights situation of Roma and Travellers in Europe: we must listen to and work with them

Strasbourg 30/09/2025

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 14d

As the parliament of #Slovakia readies to vote on constitutional amendments, I urge its members to uphold #HumanRights protections for all and not weaken the rights of specific groups in society.

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Slovak Republic: Parliament should not adopt Constitutional amendments that undermine human rights

Strasbourg 13/06/2025

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 19d

Had a short and constructive meeting with Norway’s Minister of Justice, Astri Aas-Hansen. We discussed #HumanRights challenges in migration and the importance of safeguarding the #ECHR convention system.

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 19d

Addressed CoE Ministers of Justice in Malta today. #HumanRights are central to cross-border justice. The specific challenges of #digitalCooperation need to be identified and tackled and I welcome the 3rd Protocol to the 1959 Convention. Read my speech ⬇️ www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

Tackling the challenges of digital cooperation in cross-border justice

Valletta, Malta 19/09/2025

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 21d

Had a valuable exchange with #OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Jan Braathu, discussing the state of #FreedomOfExpression across OSCE and Council of Europe states.

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 21d

As disinformation spreads, we need smart regulation to push back and protect our #HumanRights.
- @coe.int Malta Presidency High Level event in Valetta

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 22d

Today the UN found that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza. In that regard, I strongly reiterate my call to cease arms transfers that can lead to atrocities against Palestinians.
Coe states must act to prevent such atrocities & further HR& h umanitarian violations. www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 23d

Insightful discussion with State Secretary Kjetil Skeide Edvardsen, Norwegian Ministry of Children and Families and his delegation on common areas of interest for our work

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 23d

Constructive meeting with the President of @echr.coe.int, Mattias Guyomar. I stressed the complementarity of our institutions and my commitment to supporting the European Convention on Human Rights, the Court, its judgments and their execution. #ECHR

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 29d

Today's Russian strike which killed and injured dozens of pensioners in #Yarova in eastern #Ukraine is another example of the war’s terrible impact on people living near the frontline, especially older persons. My thoughts are with the victims and their families.

Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 29d

Good to visit Università Bocconi in Milan today and join insightful discussions on Italy's human rights infrastructure.
Establishing an independent, effective National Human Rights Institution is essential.
I pledge full support to this goal.

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