Juliette Rousselot
@jrousselot.bsky.social
Deputy Director for Asia at FIDH (Intl Federation for Human Rights), based in Brussels. Covering mostly (but not just) South Asia, Iran, death penalty, EU policy on Asia.
Reposted by Juliette Rousselot
5/5) Regardless of what they claim, Europe & India's reluctance to scrutinize each other is fueling, not containing, the global race to the bottom.
Reversing that trend shouldn’t be that hard for the world's largest democracies: they should just start behaving as such. But today won’t be that day.
Reversing that trend shouldn’t be that hard for the world's largest democracies: they should just start behaving as such. But today won’t be that day.
January 27, 2026 at 1:53 AM
5/5) Regardless of what they claim, Europe & India's reluctance to scrutinize each other is fueling, not containing, the global race to the bottom.
Reversing that trend shouldn’t be that hard for the world's largest democracies: they should just start behaving as such. But today won’t be that day.
Reversing that trend shouldn’t be that hard for the world's largest democracies: they should just start behaving as such. But today won’t be that day.
Reposted by Juliette Rousselot
4/5) Europe has its own, growing share of rights abuses: repression of protests, antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred, abusive migration policies, rule of law, double standards...
Yet India seems even more uninterested to comment on that. Judge not, and you shall not be judged
Yet India seems even more uninterested to comment on that. Judge not, and you shall not be judged
January 27, 2026 at 1:53 AM
4/5) Europe has its own, growing share of rights abuses: repression of protests, antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred, abusive migration policies, rule of law, double standards...
Yet India seems even more uninterested to comment on that. Judge not, and you shall not be judged
Yet India seems even more uninterested to comment on that. Judge not, and you shall not be judged
Reposted by Juliette Rousselot
3/5) The direction of travel is clear: forget about rights, accountability and the environment; let's just talk business, shall we? www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...
That's the best response to Trumpism, they say.
Except... isn't that exactly what Trumpism is? 🤔
That's the best response to Trumpism, they say.
Except... isn't that exactly what Trumpism is? 🤔
https://hrw.org/news/2025/09/1…
January 27, 2026 at 1:53 AM
3/5) The direction of travel is clear: forget about rights, accountability and the environment; let's just talk business, shall we? www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...
That's the best response to Trumpism, they say.
Except... isn't that exactly what Trumpism is? 🤔
That's the best response to Trumpism, they say.
Except... isn't that exactly what Trumpism is? 🤔
Reposted by Juliette Rousselot
2/5) Under Modi's rule, human rights defenders, journalists, civil society & minorities face daily threats, violence and discrimination
But if you look for EU statements of concerns, you won't find any: @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu has imposed complete silence, in pursuit of a rushed trade deal
But if you look for EU statements of concerns, you won't find any: @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu has imposed complete silence, in pursuit of a rushed trade deal
January 27, 2026 at 1:53 AM
2/5) Under Modi's rule, human rights defenders, journalists, civil society & minorities face daily threats, violence and discrimination
But if you look for EU statements of concerns, you won't find any: @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu has imposed complete silence, in pursuit of a rushed trade deal
But if you look for EU statements of concerns, you won't find any: @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu has imposed complete silence, in pursuit of a rushed trade deal
#Iran: Authorities must be held accountable for massacre of protesters
--> Read our full statement with our member LDDHI:
www.fidh.org/en/region/as...
--> Read our full statement with our member LDDHI:
www.fidh.org/en/region/as...
Iran: Authorities must be held accountable for massacre of protesters
The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and its member organization for Iran, the League for the Defence of Human Rights in Iran (…)
www.fidh.org
January 13, 2026 at 6:09 PM
#Iran: Authorities must be held accountable for massacre of protesters
--> Read our full statement with our member LDDHI:
www.fidh.org/en/region/as...
--> Read our full statement with our member LDDHI:
www.fidh.org/en/region/as...
#Venezuela: FIDH & its orgs in the Americas reject the military operations carried out by the US on Venezuelan territory, which directly affect the civilian population & constitute an aggression against the sovereignty of peoples, regional peace & respect for intl law
www.fidh.org/en/region/am...
www.fidh.org/en/region/am...
Venezuela: U.S. Attack Seriously Violates International Law
The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and its member organizations in the Americas strongly condemn the attacks by the United (…)
www.fidh.org
January 5, 2026 at 2:01 PM
#Venezuela: FIDH & its orgs in the Americas reject the military operations carried out by the US on Venezuelan territory, which directly affect the civilian population & constitute an aggression against the sovereignty of peoples, regional peace & respect for intl law
www.fidh.org/en/region/am...
www.fidh.org/en/region/am...
Reposted by Juliette Rousselot
💬 «C’est un clou planté dans le cercueil du droit international»
Pour Clémence Bectarte, avocate, l’intervention des Etats-Unis, ce samedi 3 janvier, s’est faite hors de tout cadre légal et ouvre la porte à la multiplication des conflits dans le monde.
Lire ⤵️
Pour Clémence Bectarte, avocate, l’intervention des Etats-Unis, ce samedi 3 janvier, s’est faite hors de tout cadre légal et ouvre la porte à la multiplication des conflits dans le monde.
Lire ⤵️
Coup d’Etat américain au Venezuela : «C’est un clou planté dans le cercueil du droit international»
Pour Clémence Bectarte, avocate de la Fédération internationale pour les droits humains, l’intervention des Etats-Unis, ce samedi, s’est faite hors de tout cadre légal et ouvre la porte à la multiplication des conflits dans le monde.
www.liberation.fr
January 3, 2026 at 6:03 PM
💬 «C’est un clou planté dans le cercueil du droit international»
Pour Clémence Bectarte, avocate, l’intervention des Etats-Unis, ce samedi 3 janvier, s’est faite hors de tout cadre légal et ouvre la porte à la multiplication des conflits dans le monde.
Lire ⤵️
Pour Clémence Bectarte, avocate, l’intervention des Etats-Unis, ce samedi 3 janvier, s’est faite hors de tout cadre légal et ouvre la porte à la multiplication des conflits dans le monde.
Lire ⤵️
Reposted by Juliette Rousselot
🤝Taking Action for a Sustainable World, Universal Rights and Just Societies.
For the next few days, hundred of #humanrights defenders will gather to define how to resist setbacks and to take action.
Watch the opening ceremony of the #FIDHCongress on our YT channel👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf05...
For the next few days, hundred of #humanrights defenders will gather to define how to resist setbacks and to take action.
Watch the opening ceremony of the #FIDHCongress on our YT channel👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf05...
Desde Bogotá: 42° Congreso de la Federación Internacional por los Derechos Humanos #FIDHcongress
YouTube video by International Federation for Human Rights
www.youtube.com
October 27, 2025 at 2:19 PM
🤝Taking Action for a Sustainable World, Universal Rights and Just Societies.
For the next few days, hundred of #humanrights defenders will gather to define how to resist setbacks and to take action.
Watch the opening ceremony of the #FIDHCongress on our YT channel👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf05...
For the next few days, hundred of #humanrights defenders will gather to define how to resist setbacks and to take action.
Watch the opening ceremony of the #FIDHCongress on our YT channel👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf05...
🚨 On the occasion of the 23rd World Day Against the #DeathPenalty, @fidh-official.bsky.social publishes a new report on Asia, where progress towards #abolition has come at a standstill. Read it here:
No progress towards the abolition of the death penalty in Asia, new report finds
A new report released by the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) on the 23rd World Day Against the Death Penalty shows that over the (…)
www.fidh.org
October 10, 2025 at 9:32 AM
🚨 On the occasion of the 23rd World Day Against the #DeathPenalty, @fidh-official.bsky.social publishes a new report on Asia, where progress towards #abolition has come at a standstill. Read it here:
-> Two FIDH VPs have been illegally detained by Israeli armed forces for their participation in the flotilla
-> We demand their immediate release, along with that of all other participants
-> We call on all govts to take all necessary steps to protect their nationals
www.fidh.org/en/region/no...
-> We demand their immediate release, along with that of all other participants
-> We call on all govts to take all necessary steps to protect their nationals
www.fidh.org/en/region/no...
Interception of the Sumud Flotilla for Freedom
The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) condemns the illegal interception of humanitarian boats in international waters, asserts that (…)
www.fidh.org
October 2, 2025 at 1:24 PM
-> Two FIDH VPs have been illegally detained by Israeli armed forces for their participation in the flotilla
-> We demand their immediate release, along with that of all other participants
-> We call on all govts to take all necessary steps to protect their nationals
www.fidh.org/en/region/no...
-> We demand their immediate release, along with that of all other participants
-> We call on all govts to take all necessary steps to protect their nationals
www.fidh.org/en/region/no...
Reposted by Juliette Rousselot
🚨The peaceful Global Sumud Flotilla has been illegally intercepted. Among the activists arrested, 2 of our own Vice Presidents.
🚨We call for their immediate release.
🚨We call for their immediate release.
October 1, 2025 at 9:07 PM
🚨The peaceful Global Sumud Flotilla has been illegally intercepted. Among the activists arrested, 2 of our own Vice Presidents.
🚨We call for their immediate release.
🚨We call for their immediate release.
Reposted by Juliette Rousselot
🚨La Global Sumud Flotilla a été illégalement intercepté par Israel. Parmi les activistes arrêtés, deux de nos vice-présidents.
🚨Nous demandons leur remise en liberté immédiate.
🚨Nous demandons leur remise en liberté immédiate.
October 1, 2025 at 9:37 PM
🚨La Global Sumud Flotilla a été illégalement intercepté par Israel. Parmi les activistes arrêtés, deux de nos vice-présidents.
🚨Nous demandons leur remise en liberté immédiate.
🚨Nous demandons leur remise en liberté immédiate.
Reliable sources indicate the US plans to sanction the #ICC as an institution.
Such sanctions would be an all-out assault on international justice, leaving victims without a last resort for accountability.
Read the full statement here: www.fidh.org/en/issues/in...
Such sanctions would be an all-out assault on international justice, leaving victims without a last resort for accountability.
Read the full statement here: www.fidh.org/en/issues/in...
Save the International Criminal Court and the rule of law
Reliable sources indicate that the United States (US) plans to sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC) as an institution in the coming (…)
www.fidh.org
September 23, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Reliable sources indicate the US plans to sanction the #ICC as an institution.
Such sanctions would be an all-out assault on international justice, leaving victims without a last resort for accountability.
Read the full statement here: www.fidh.org/en/issues/in...
Such sanctions would be an all-out assault on international justice, leaving victims without a last resort for accountability.
Read the full statement here: www.fidh.org/en/issues/in...
Reposted by Juliette Rousselot
#EU: new #India strategy, same old silence on repression
EU leaders should reflect on long-term cost of overlooking #Modi's authoritarian drift, link closer ties to rights progress: hrw.org/news/2025/09... #EUIndia
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @kajakallas.bsky.social
EU leaders should reflect on long-term cost of overlooking #Modi's authoritarian drift, link closer ties to rights progress: hrw.org/news/2025/09... #EUIndia
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @kajakallas.bsky.social
EU’s New India Strategy Overlooks Modi’s Repression
The European Union unveiled its “New Strategic EU-India Agenda” this week, setting out a range of areas for closer bilateral cooperation. Unfortunately it deliberately overlooks India’s deepening righ...
hrw.org
September 19, 2025 at 9:08 AM
#EU: new #India strategy, same old silence on repression
EU leaders should reflect on long-term cost of overlooking #Modi's authoritarian drift, link closer ties to rights progress: hrw.org/news/2025/09... #EUIndia
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @kajakallas.bsky.social
EU leaders should reflect on long-term cost of overlooking #Modi's authoritarian drift, link closer ties to rights progress: hrw.org/news/2025/09... #EUIndia
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @kajakallas.bsky.social
#Nepal: @fidh-official.bsky.social, HRW, Amnesty & ICJ call on all stakeholders to publicly commit to uphold the rule of law and international human rights obligations as an interim government takes charge following deadly violence www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...
Nepal: Protesters Demand Integrity, Rights, Rule of Law
All stakeholders in Nepal should publicly commit to uphold the rule of law and international human rights obligations as an interim government headed by former Chief Justice Sushila Karki takes charge...
www.hrw.org
September 13, 2025 at 8:43 AM
#Nepal: @fidh-official.bsky.social, HRW, Amnesty & ICJ call on all stakeholders to publicly commit to uphold the rule of law and international human rights obligations as an interim government takes charge following deadly violence www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...
#Nepal: @fidh-official.bsky.social joins #FORUMAsia and others to call on the government to ensure accountability for protest crackdown, to halt digital repression and put a stop to police excesses that have resulted in the deaths of at least 19 people
forum-asia.org/nepal-protes...
forum-asia.org/nepal-protes...
[Joint Statement] NEPAL: Ensure accountability for protest crackdown, halt digital repression and police excess - FORUM-ASIA
KATHMANDU, Nepal (9 September 2025) – The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA), CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation, and civil society partners from Nepal condemn th...
forum-asia.org
September 10, 2025 at 7:21 AM
#Nepal: @fidh-official.bsky.social joins #FORUMAsia and others to call on the government to ensure accountability for protest crackdown, to halt digital repression and put a stop to police excesses that have resulted in the deaths of at least 19 people
forum-asia.org/nepal-protes...
forum-asia.org/nepal-protes...
#Nepal: today police officers opened fire on protesters, killing 19 people; hundreds have been injured. kathmandupost.com/national/202...
19 dead in Gen Z protests across Nepal
Hundreds injured as police open fire; curfews imposed in multiple cities.
kathmandupost.com
September 8, 2025 at 2:20 PM
#Nepal: today police officers opened fire on protesters, killing 19 people; hundreds have been injured. kathmandupost.com/national/202...
Just more insanity ...
FIDH Denounces Heinous US Sanctions Against Leading Palestinian Human Rights Organisations
The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) denounces in the strongest terms the heinous designations imposed by the United States on (…)
www.fidh.org
September 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Just more insanity ...
Reposted by Juliette Rousselot
EU-China summit is underway in Beijing.
In this thread I will collate interesting points from remarks and readouts through the day.
First, Xi Jinping's opening remarks, as run by CCTV this morning
news.cctv.cn/2025/07/24/A...
In this thread I will collate interesting points from remarks and readouts through the day.
First, Xi Jinping's opening remarks, as run by CCTV this morning
news.cctv.cn/2025/07/24/A...
news.cctv.cn
July 24, 2025 at 4:44 AM
EU-China summit is underway in Beijing.
In this thread I will collate interesting points from remarks and readouts through the day.
First, Xi Jinping's opening remarks, as run by CCTV this morning
news.cctv.cn/2025/07/24/A...
In this thread I will collate interesting points from remarks and readouts through the day.
First, Xi Jinping's opening remarks, as run by CCTV this morning
news.cctv.cn/2025/07/24/A...
#EU/#China: as @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu & @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu prepare to meet their Chinese counterpart during the EU-China summit in Beijing tomorrow, @fidh-official.bsky.social & partners urge them to discuss the #humanrights crisis in China www.fidh.org/en/region/as...
China: EU must prioritise human rights in the forthcoming Summit
The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory (…)
www.fidh.org
July 23, 2025 at 8:20 AM
#EU/#China: as @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu & @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu prepare to meet their Chinese counterpart during the EU-China summit in Beijing tomorrow, @fidh-official.bsky.social & partners urge them to discuss the #humanrights crisis in China www.fidh.org/en/region/as...
#NorthKorea: today we & our partner org NKDB submitted a joint report to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), which will examine the DPRK’s initial state report under the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on 12.08.25. www.fidh.org/en/region/as...
North Korea: Report to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
On 4 July 2025, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and its partner organisation Database Center for North Korean Human Rights (…)
www.fidh.org
July 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
#NorthKorea: today we & our partner org NKDB submitted a joint report to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), which will examine the DPRK’s initial state report under the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on 12.08.25. www.fidh.org/en/region/as...
Reposted by Juliette Rousselot
Glad @kajakallas.bsky.social raised human rights in #China.
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu & @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu should follow suit at summit
But beyond words, the EU needs a bold strategy to address Beijing’s assault on rights - and to fix its own record, as credibility is faltering
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu & @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu should follow suit at summit
But beyond words, the EU needs a bold strategy to address Beijing’s assault on rights - and to fix its own record, as credibility is faltering
Good to host FM of China Wang Yi for talks.
We covered a lot of ground.
I urged Beijing to find solutions to rebalance our economic relations and to stop enabling Russia’s war against Ukraine.
I addressed human rights issues and we discussed the crises in the Middle East.
We covered a lot of ground.
I urged Beijing to find solutions to rebalance our economic relations and to stop enabling Russia’s war against Ukraine.
I addressed human rights issues and we discussed the crises in the Middle East.
July 3, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Glad @kajakallas.bsky.social raised human rights in #China.
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu & @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu should follow suit at summit
But beyond words, the EU needs a bold strategy to address Beijing’s assault on rights - and to fix its own record, as credibility is faltering
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu & @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu should follow suit at summit
But beyond words, the EU needs a bold strategy to address Beijing’s assault on rights - and to fix its own record, as credibility is faltering
#SouthKorea: we call on the newly elected President to address human rights issues raised in the survey we sent to all candidates ahead of the elections www.fidh.org/en/region/as...
South Korea: Newly elected President must address human rights issues raised in survey
The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Transitional Justice Working Group (TJWG) thank the four main presidential candidates (…)
www.fidh.org
July 3, 2025 at 8:41 AM
#SouthKorea: we call on the newly elected President to address human rights issues raised in the survey we sent to all candidates ahead of the elections www.fidh.org/en/region/as...
#Vietnam: the National Assembly just approved an amendment to the Criminal Code that abolishes the #deathpenalty for 8 criminal offenses - this is a major step in the right direction www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/...
Vietnam ends death penalty for crimes against the state, bribery, drugs
The death sentence has been removed from eight criminal offences and replaced with life imprisonment for offenders.
www.aljazeera.com
June 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
#Vietnam: the National Assembly just approved an amendment to the Criminal Code that abolishes the #deathpenalty for 8 criminal offenses - this is a major step in the right direction www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/...
#Israel / #Iran: Deeply alarmed by the latest military escalation, we strongly condemn Israel’s aggression and use of armed force against Iran in breach of international law and the UN Charter as well as the targeting of the civilian population in Iran and Israel.
www.fidh.org/en/region/as...
www.fidh.org/en/region/as...
Israel/Iran: immediately de-escalate conflict, protect civilians
The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and its member organisation the League for the Defence of Human Rights in Iran (LDDHI) are (…)
www.fidh.org
June 18, 2025 at 2:21 PM
#Israel / #Iran: Deeply alarmed by the latest military escalation, we strongly condemn Israel’s aggression and use of armed force against Iran in breach of international law and the UN Charter as well as the targeting of the civilian population in Iran and Israel.
www.fidh.org/en/region/as...
www.fidh.org/en/region/as...