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"My office is on its knees. The entire human rights ecosystem is in survival mode."
Somber words from Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human RIghts, as he opens the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights.
Will be covering the Forum for @banktrack.bsky.social in the coming days.
#UNForumBHR
Somber words from Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human RIghts, as he opens the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights.
Will be covering the Forum for @banktrack.bsky.social in the coming days.
#UNForumBHR
November 24, 2025 at 11:12 AM
"My office is on its knees. The entire human rights ecosystem is in survival mode."
Somber words from Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human RIghts, as he opens the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights.
Will be covering the Forum for @banktrack.bsky.social in the coming days.
#UNForumBHR
Somber words from Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human RIghts, as he opens the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights.
Will be covering the Forum for @banktrack.bsky.social in the coming days.
#UNForumBHR
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To date, 186 journalists in Gaza have been killed since the war began, according to a monitor in New York—a higher rate than in any conflict since its records began in 1992
The killing of journalists in Gaza
Almost 200 journalists have now been killed in Gaza
econ.st
August 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
To date, 186 journalists in Gaza have been killed since the war began, according to a monitor in New York—a higher rate than in any conflict since its records began in 1992
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Great Barrier Reef suffers biggest annual drop in live coral since 1980s after devastating coral bleaching
Great Barrier Reef suffers biggest annual drop in live coral since 1980s after devastating coral bleaching
Researchers warn reef may reach tipping point where coral cannot recover fast enough between major catastrophic events
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The Great Barrier Reef has suffered its biggest annual drop in live coral in two out of three areas monitored by scientists since 1986, a new report has revealed.
The Australian Institute of Marine Science (Aims) report is the first to comprehensively document the devastating impacts of the early 2024 mass coral bleaching event – the most widespread and severe on record for the Great Barrier Reef. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
August 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Great Barrier Reef suffers biggest annual drop in live coral since 1980s after devastating coral bleaching
@krismeana.bsky.social Please can you help amplify the new Chuffed campaign for my Gazan friend Baha - chuffed.org/project/1401...
Help Baha's family survive starvation and genocide in Gaza
My name is Vibeka. I am a friend of Baha. Families in Gaza need foreign bank accounts to run their campaigns, but for many, this is not possible, so friends and family in countries deemed "eligible" h...
chuffed.org
August 3, 2025 at 12:38 PM
@krismeana.bsky.social Please can you help amplify the new Chuffed campaign for my Gazan friend Baha - chuffed.org/project/1401...
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The amount of governments we are watching act against the will of the majority of citizens in every country is astonishing. This is dangerous for everybody, not just Palestinians. We must put an end to it.
📢 An aerial view shows the huge numbers taking part in a pro-Palestine march on Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Pro-Palestine March
www.theage.com.au
August 3, 2025 at 6:42 AM
The amount of governments we are watching act against the will of the majority of citizens in every country is astonishing. This is dangerous for everybody, not just Palestinians. We must put an end to it.
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Joint statement on Gaza from AFP, AP, BBC News and Reuters
July 24, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Joint statement on Gaza from AFP, AP, BBC News and Reuters
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Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar stuck to their planned wedding date yesterday—despite flooding caused by heavy monsoon rains. See photos: https://theatln.tc/4HCHKSH6
July 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar stuck to their planned wedding date yesterday—despite flooding caused by heavy monsoon rains. See photos: https://theatln.tc/4HCHKSH6
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Apparently 36% of Japanese voters believe that "immigrants are taking our jobs" bro what immigrants does Japan even have?? ATP a solid like 40% of voters *in every country* are just driven by completely imaginary grievances
July 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Apparently 36% of Japanese voters believe that "immigrants are taking our jobs" bro what immigrants does Japan even have?? ATP a solid like 40% of voters *in every country* are just driven by completely imaginary grievances
@mommunism.bsky.social Hi Molly, my friend Mahmoud is new to BlueSky, if you could boost his account that'd be great
bsky.app/profile/mahm...
bsky.app/profile/mahm...
July 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
@mommunism.bsky.social Hi Molly, my friend Mahmoud is new to BlueSky, if you could boost his account that'd be great
bsky.app/profile/mahm...
bsky.app/profile/mahm...
July 21, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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zero percent surprised at how this rhetorical shift played out. climate denialism is dead, it's all about energy dominance now
July 14, 2025 at 9:13 PM
zero percent surprised at how this rhetorical shift played out. climate denialism is dead, it's all about energy dominance now
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Fossil fuel dark money is pulling the strings.
July 14, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Fossil fuel dark money is pulling the strings.
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Today the order banning #PalestineAction as "terrorists" came into effect. But they are not terrorists. They are protesters trying to stop a genocide. This is a "first they came for ..." situation. Unless we stand in solidarity against this assault on our freedom, they will pick us off one by one.
July 5, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Today the order banning #PalestineAction as "terrorists" came into effect. But they are not terrorists. They are protesters trying to stop a genocide. This is a "first they came for ..." situation. Unless we stand in solidarity against this assault on our freedom, they will pick us off one by one.
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what in the cat conclave is going on here
July 2, 2025 at 6:33 PM
what in the cat conclave is going on here
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Climate tipping points:
"As a rule, the more we learn, the closer we think the tipping points are"
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"As a rule, the more we learn, the closer we think the tipping points are"
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Positive cascades could help accelerate change’: social tipping points expert on fixing climate crisis
The world has been too optimistic about the risk to humanity and planet – but devastation can still be avoided, says Timothy Lenton
www.theguardian.com
June 29, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Climate tipping points:
"As a rule, the more we learn, the closer we think the tipping points are"
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"As a rule, the more we learn, the closer we think the tipping points are"
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Ben Jennings on the Palestinians killed while waiting for aid – cartoon
Ben Jennings on the Palestinians killed while waiting for aid – cartoon
Witnesses reported gunfire from Israeli tanks and drones on Tuesday as crowds in central Gaza moved towards aid trucks
www.theguardian.com
June 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Ben Jennings on the Palestinians killed while waiting for aid – cartoon
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Nothing can stop children from being children. Not even russia's attemts to kill them. It is nice to see kids enjoying their lives, despite constant danger.
Every child deserves a peaceful, carefree life. Let's help protect them from deadly drones:
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
Every child deserves a peaceful, carefree life. Let's help protect them from deadly drones:
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
June 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Nothing can stop children from being children. Not even russia's attemts to kill them. It is nice to see kids enjoying their lives, despite constant danger.
Every child deserves a peaceful, carefree life. Let's help protect them from deadly drones:
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
Every child deserves a peaceful, carefree life. Let's help protect them from deadly drones:
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
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The beloved Thiago Avila is home in Brazil after his kidnapping on international waters by the occupation.
June 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The beloved Thiago Avila is home in Brazil after his kidnapping on international waters by the occupation.