Dom Twomey
@domtwomey.bsky.social
Business & Human Rights Team at Amnesty International, Huddersfield Town supporter. All views are my own, retweets not an endorsement.
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2025 has been an incredibly busy year for the @amnestybhr.bsky.social Team. Please take a look at some of our highlights from the past year.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:15 AM
2025 has been an incredibly busy year for the @amnestybhr.bsky.social Team. Please take a look at some of our highlights from the past year.
#Bizhumanrights
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BREAKING: Today’s @europarl.europa.eu vote on the EU’s sustainability regulations package (Omnibus I) rolls back hard-won climate & human rights protections.
Now, all eyes are on EU Member States to ensure vital protections in national laws. More details here 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Now, all eyes are on EU Member States to ensure vital protections in national laws. More details here 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
EU: Deregulation deal on climate and human rights ‘betrays people and the planet’
The European Parliament voted to roll-back hard won climate and human protections.
www.amnesty.org
December 16, 2025 at 12:53 PM
BREAKING: Today’s @europarl.europa.eu vote on the EU’s sustainability regulations package (Omnibus I) rolls back hard-won climate & human rights protections.
Now, all eyes are on EU Member States to ensure vital protections in national laws. More details here 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Now, all eyes are on EU Member States to ensure vital protections in national laws. More details here 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
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We’re back with another year of #Write4Rights!
This International Human Rights Day, join #W4R25, the world’s biggest human rights event where hundreds of thousands of people around the world come together to protect the rights of others: amn.st/633227f5xC ✍️
This International Human Rights Day, join #W4R25, the world’s biggest human rights event where hundreds of thousands of people around the world come together to protect the rights of others: amn.st/633227f5xC ✍️
December 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We’re back with another year of #Write4Rights!
This International Human Rights Day, join #W4R25, the world’s biggest human rights event where hundreds of thousands of people around the world come together to protect the rights of others: amn.st/633227f5xC ✍️
This International Human Rights Day, join #W4R25, the world’s biggest human rights event where hundreds of thousands of people around the world come together to protect the rights of others: amn.st/633227f5xC ✍️
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📢 Ahead of the draw for the #FIFAWorldCup2026, the SRA, Dignity 2026, and @hrw.org will host a press briefing in Washington, DC, Dec 3, at 9:30 AM EST | 3:30 PM CET.
📩 DM for details.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM
📢 Ahead of the draw for the #FIFAWorldCup2026, the SRA, Dignity 2026, and @hrw.org will host a press briefing in Washington, DC, Dec 3, at 9:30 AM EST | 3:30 PM CET.
📩 DM for details.
📩 DM for details.
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The #Ogoni9 are Ken Saro-Wiwa, Barinem Kiobel, John Kpuinen, Baribor Bera, Felix Nuate, Paul Levula, Saturday Dobee, Nordu Eawo & Daniel Gbokoo.
They were put on trial in 1995 after challenging the impact of oil production by #Shell in the Niger Delta.
amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
They were put on trial in 1995 after challenging the impact of oil production by #Shell in the Niger Delta.
amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
November 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The #Ogoni9 are Ken Saro-Wiwa, Barinem Kiobel, John Kpuinen, Baribor Bera, Felix Nuate, Paul Levula, Saturday Dobee, Nordu Eawo & Daniel Gbokoo.
They were put on trial in 1995 after challenging the impact of oil production by #Shell in the Niger Delta.
amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
They were put on trial in 1995 after challenging the impact of oil production by #Shell in the Niger Delta.
amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
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Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Ogoni Nine who were executed by the Nigerian military government in November 1995 after campaigning against widespread oil pollution in the Niger Delta.
@amnesty.org calls for the Ogoni Nine to be fully exonerated.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
@amnesty.org calls for the Ogoni Nine to be fully exonerated.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Nigeria: Government must clear names of executed activists Ogoni Nine
Marking 30 years since the Nigerian government’s brutal execution of nine leading environmental activists – the Ogoni Nine – for fighting to protect the Niger Delta from oil giant Shell, Amnesty Inter...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Ogoni Nine who were executed by the Nigerian military government in November 1995 after campaigning against widespread oil pollution in the Niger Delta.
@amnesty.org calls for the Ogoni Nine to be fully exonerated.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
@amnesty.org calls for the Ogoni Nine to be fully exonerated.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Livestreamed launch of the new @amnesty.org Corporate Crimes Handbook taking place on Weds 26 November at the UN Forum on BHR, Geneva, Switzerland.
Full details are in the invite below 👇
Full details are in the invite below 👇
Amnesty International will launch the new Corporate Crimes Handbook at the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights 2025.
Launch event is on Weds 26 Nov, 13:00-14:30 at the Palais de Nations (H Building), Geneva, Switzerland. and livestreamed here:
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Launch event is on Weds 26 Nov, 13:00-14:30 at the Palais de Nations (H Building), Geneva, Switzerland. and livestreamed here:
teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi...
November 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Livestreamed launch of the new @amnesty.org Corporate Crimes Handbook taking place on Weds 26 November at the UN Forum on BHR, Geneva, Switzerland.
Full details are in the invite below 👇
Full details are in the invite below 👇
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Investment bank JP Morgan called for Britain to cut benefits spending. Naomi McAuliffe, of Amnesty International UK, challenges this.
Don't listen to JP Morgan. Britain's benefits system is dire
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November 5, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Investment bank JP Morgan called for Britain to cut benefits spending. Naomi McAuliffe, of Amnesty International UK, challenges this.
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📣 Breaking News: "South Africa: Flooded and Forgotten", the new @amnesty.org report highlights the impact of the climate crisis on millions of people living in informal settlements.
See the full report and press release here 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
See the full report and press release here 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
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November 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
📣 Breaking News: "South Africa: Flooded and Forgotten", the new @amnesty.org report highlights the impact of the climate crisis on millions of people living in informal settlements.
See the full report and press release here 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
See the full report and press release here 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
To mark the 30th Anniversary of the execution of the Ogoni Nine in November 1995 by the then Nigerian military government. @amnesty.org & @amnestyuk.bsky.social have organised the following film screening in London.
Please get your tickets at the link below 👇
Please get your tickets at the link below 👇
📢 @amnesty.org & @amnestyuk.bsky.social
present free screening of human rights film "Esther and the Law" documenting Esther Kiobel's brave legal battle against oil company Shell.
📅Thurs 13 Nov
🕧6pm-8:30pm
🎞️ @genesiscinema London, UK
Book your tickets here👇
www.eventbrite.com/e/free-film-...
present free screening of human rights film "Esther and the Law" documenting Esther Kiobel's brave legal battle against oil company Shell.
📅Thurs 13 Nov
🕧6pm-8:30pm
🎞️ @genesiscinema London, UK
Book your tickets here👇
www.eventbrite.com/e/free-film-...
Free film Screening: Esther and the Law (with Q&A)
In remembrance of the 30th anniversary of the Ogoni Nine, film screening of Esther and the Law with an in person Q&A featuring Esther Kiobel
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October 27, 2025 at 6:38 PM
To mark the 30th Anniversary of the execution of the Ogoni Nine in November 1995 by the then Nigerian military government. @amnesty.org & @amnestyuk.bsky.social have organised the following film screening in London.
Please get your tickets at the link below 👇
Please get your tickets at the link below 👇
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📢 @amnesty.org & @amnestyuk.bsky.social
present free screening of human rights film "Esther and the Law" documenting Esther Kiobel's brave legal battle against oil company Shell.
📅Thurs 13 Nov
🕧6pm-8:30pm
🎞️ @genesiscinema London, UK
Book your tickets here👇
www.eventbrite.com/e/free-film-...
present free screening of human rights film "Esther and the Law" documenting Esther Kiobel's brave legal battle against oil company Shell.
📅Thurs 13 Nov
🕧6pm-8:30pm
🎞️ @genesiscinema London, UK
Book your tickets here👇
www.eventbrite.com/e/free-film-...
Free film Screening: Esther and the Law (with Q&A)
In remembrance of the 30th anniversary of the Ogoni Nine, film screening of Esther and the Law with an in person Q&A featuring Esther Kiobel
www.eventbrite.com
October 27, 2025 at 6:35 PM
📢 @amnesty.org & @amnestyuk.bsky.social
present free screening of human rights film "Esther and the Law" documenting Esther Kiobel's brave legal battle against oil company Shell.
📅Thurs 13 Nov
🕧6pm-8:30pm
🎞️ @genesiscinema London, UK
Book your tickets here👇
www.eventbrite.com/e/free-film-...
present free screening of human rights film "Esther and the Law" documenting Esther Kiobel's brave legal battle against oil company Shell.
📅Thurs 13 Nov
🕧6pm-8:30pm
🎞️ @genesiscinema London, UK
Book your tickets here👇
www.eventbrite.com/e/free-film-...
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Amnesty is proud to stand with many many others in calling out the few who plunder the earth at the expense of the majority. Human rights are not for sale, nor is the planet on which we all depend. @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social
The richest 1% emit as much carbon pollution as the poorest 5 billion people combined.
Exploitation of Earth's resources is benefiting the wealthiest at the expense of the majority
Is our civilization worth risking for the wealthiest 1%?🚨
pollutingelite.earth
#PollutingElite
Exploitation of Earth's resources is benefiting the wealthiest at the expense of the majority
Is our civilization worth risking for the wealthiest 1%?🚨
pollutingelite.earth
#PollutingElite
September 19, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Amnesty is proud to stand with many many others in calling out the few who plunder the earth at the expense of the majority. Human rights are not for sale, nor is the planet on which we all depend. @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social
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Riva Jalipa is a Researcher in Amnesty International’s Economic & Social Justice team.
In this article, Riva makes the case for reforming global financial systems, reparative justice & economic & fiscal sovereignty for low-income countries.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ca...
In this article, Riva makes the case for reforming global financial systems, reparative justice & economic & fiscal sovereignty for low-income countries.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ca...
Riva Jalipa: we must fight to finance our rights
You have to be there to speak truth to power. Everyone has a role to play.
www.amnesty.org
September 16, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Riva Jalipa is a Researcher in Amnesty International’s Economic & Social Justice team.
In this article, Riva makes the case for reforming global financial systems, reparative justice & economic & fiscal sovereignty for low-income countries.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ca...
In this article, Riva makes the case for reforming global financial systems, reparative justice & economic & fiscal sovereignty for low-income countries.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ca...
Breaking News: New @amnesty.org press statement on letters from seven UN special Rapporteurs to oil company Shell.
Amnesty International responds to the recently published letters from seven UN Special Rapporteurs to Shell, and other oil companies, regarding divestment and remediating historic oil pollution in Nigeria.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Nigeria: Shell remains responsible for cleaning up and remediating historic oil pollution despite divestment
Responding to the recently published letter sent by seven UN Special Rapporteurs on Human Rights to Shell, Eni and other oil companies as well as the governments of the companies’ home countries and N...
www.amnesty.org
September 5, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Breaking News: New @amnesty.org press statement on letters from seven UN special Rapporteurs to oil company Shell.
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Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre.
Denial of genocide is not only a profound insult to victims & families, but a rejection of the definitive rulings by intn’l courts that concluded the acts committed there constituted genocide.
Denial of genocide is not only a profound insult to victims & families, but a rejection of the definitive rulings by intn’l courts that concluded the acts committed there constituted genocide.
Bosnia and Herzegovina: 30th anniversary of Srebrenica massacre “a painful reminder from history”
Ahead of the 30th anniversary of the massacre in Srebrenica more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys were killed by the Bosnian Serb Army, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for Europe, Dinushika Dissanayake, said: “As we mark this solemn milestone and honour the memory of the victims, we also pay tribute to their families and to organizations […]
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July 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre.
Denial of genocide is not only a profound insult to victims & families, but a rejection of the definitive rulings by intn’l courts that concluded the acts committed there constituted genocide.
Denial of genocide is not only a profound insult to victims & families, but a rejection of the definitive rulings by intn’l courts that concluded the acts committed there constituted genocide.
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Over the past six months, the headlines have been dominated by stories of fear, division and hatred. However, activists around the world are working away to ensure hope prevails.
Here are 29 human rights wins we can be proud of 👇
Here are 29 human rights wins we can be proud of 👇
29 human rights wins to be proud of
January Afghanistan In 2023, Amnesty International released a report on the Taliban’s war on women. Following its findings, the International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor filed a request for arrest warrants against the Taliban’s Supreme Leader and their Chief Justice, citing crimes against humanity. The request charged the Taliban’s Supreme Leader and their Chief Justice for gender persecution […]
amn.st
July 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Over the past six months, the headlines have been dominated by stories of fear, division and hatred. However, activists around the world are working away to ensure hope prevails.
Here are 29 human rights wins we can be proud of 👇
Here are 29 human rights wins we can be proud of 👇
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🧵 Why is it important to defend international justice this #InternationalJusticeDay?
Because international justice protects us all, and you never know when you might need it 👇
Because international justice protects us all, and you never know when you might need it 👇
July 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🧵 Why is it important to defend international justice this #InternationalJusticeDay?
Because international justice protects us all, and you never know when you might need it 👇
Because international justice protects us all, and you never know when you might need it 👇
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Today’s opinion is a landmark moment for climate justice and accountability.
The ICJ made clear that the full enjoyment of human rights cannot be ensured without protection of the climate system and other parts of the environment.
Read more 👇
amn.st/63322fJEyw
The ICJ made clear that the full enjoyment of human rights cannot be ensured without protection of the climate system and other parts of the environment.
Read more 👇
amn.st/63322fJEyw
Global: International Court of Justice’s landmark opinion bolsters fight for climate justice and accountability
Reacting to the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) first Advisory Opinion clarifying the obligations of states in respect of climate change, Mandi Mudarikwa, Head of Strategic Litigation at Amnesty International, said: “Today’s opinion is a landmark moment for climate justice and accountability. The ICJ made clear that the full enjoyment of human rights cannot be […]
amn.st
July 23, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Today’s opinion is a landmark moment for climate justice and accountability.
The ICJ made clear that the full enjoyment of human rights cannot be ensured without protection of the climate system and other parts of the environment.
Read more 👇
amn.st/63322fJEyw
The ICJ made clear that the full enjoyment of human rights cannot be ensured without protection of the climate system and other parts of the environment.
Read more 👇
amn.st/63322fJEyw
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New @theguardian.com article on the EU's recent deregulation drive.
"The European Union’s rollback of environment policy is gaining momentum, campaigners have warned, in a deregulation drive that has shocked observers with its scale and speed."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"The European Union’s rollback of environment policy is gaining momentum, campaigners have warned, in a deregulation drive that has shocked observers with its scale and speed."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
EU rollback on environmental policy is gaining momentum, warn campaigners
Observers shocked at scale and speed of deregulation drive they say is watering down European Green Deal and laws
www.theguardian.com
June 27, 2025 at 2:12 PM
New @theguardian.com article on the EU's recent deregulation drive.
"The European Union’s rollback of environment policy is gaining momentum, campaigners have warned, in a deregulation drive that has shocked observers with its scale and speed."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"The European Union’s rollback of environment policy is gaining momentum, campaigners have warned, in a deregulation drive that has shocked observers with its scale and speed."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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The Shocking Truth Behind Scam Messages!
YouTube video by Amnesty International
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June 27, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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The ruling means that Shell’s attempts to restrict the scope of the upcoming full trial, to be held in 2027, have been unsuccessful, and it can be held responsible.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Nigerian communities to take Shell to high court over oil pollution
Residents of Bille and Ogale in Niger delta are suing Shell and subsidiary, but company denies liability
www.theguardian.com
June 20, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The ruling means that Shell’s attempts to restrict the scope of the upcoming full trial, to be held in 2027, have been unsuccessful, and it can be held responsible.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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The High Court has ruled that Shell plc and its former Nigerian subsidiary can be held legally responsible for historic oil pollution which has devastated the environments of the Bille and Ogale communities in Nigeria.
www.leighday.co.uk/news/news/20...
www.leighday.co.uk/news/news/20...
Shell & ex Nigerian subsidiary responsible for legacy spills
The High Court has ruled that Shell plc and its former Nigerian subsidiary can be held legally responsible for legacy, or historic, oil pollution
www.leighday.co.uk
June 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The High Court has ruled that Shell plc and its former Nigerian subsidiary can be held legally responsible for historic oil pollution which has devastated the environments of the Bille and Ogale communities in Nigeria.
www.leighday.co.uk/news/news/20...
www.leighday.co.uk/news/news/20...
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Amnesty International press statement following today's UK High Court ruling that oil company Shell can be held responsible for its oil spills in the Niger Delta, regardless of how long ago they happened.
www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
UK: Court ruling on Shell oil spills in Niger Delta an 'important step forward' for devastated communities
We are Amnesty International UK. We are ordinary people from across the world standing up for humanity and human rights.
www.amnesty.org.uk
June 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Amnesty International press statement following today's UK High Court ruling that oil company Shell can be held responsible for its oil spills in the Niger Delta, regardless of how long ago they happened.
www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
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Amnesty International's response to the announcement on Wednesday 12 June that the Nigerian government has pardoned the Ogoni Nine.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Nigeria: Ogoni Nine pardon ‘falls far short’ of real justice
The Nigerian government must recognise formally that they are innocent of any crime and fully exonerate them.
www.amnesty.org
June 13, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Amnesty International's response to the announcement on Wednesday 12 June that the Nigerian government has pardoned the Ogoni Nine.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...