Commissioner for Human Rights
@commissionerhr.coe.int
Very interesting and fruitful meeting with the Scottish government’s Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and Minister for Equalities on human rights-based approaches to tackling child poverty, the incorporation of international HR treaties, and the future of the European Convention on Human Rights
November 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Very interesting and fruitful meeting with the Scottish government’s Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and Minister for Equalities on human rights-based approaches to tackling child poverty, the incorporation of international HR treaties, and the future of the European Convention on Human Rights
Important discussions with members of the European Parliament on:
• people-centred pathways to peace for #Ukraine
• #HumanRights safeguards in proposed EU migrant return legislation
• pressures on civil society & #NHRIs
• the digital omnibus proposal on #AI
@europarl.europa.eu
• people-centred pathways to peace for #Ukraine
• #HumanRights safeguards in proposed EU migrant return legislation
• pressures on civil society & #NHRIs
• the digital omnibus proposal on #AI
@europarl.europa.eu
November 26, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Important discussions with members of the European Parliament on:
• people-centred pathways to peace for #Ukraine
• #HumanRights safeguards in proposed EU migrant return legislation
• pressures on civil society & #NHRIs
• the digital omnibus proposal on #AI
@europarl.europa.eu
• people-centred pathways to peace for #Ukraine
• #HumanRights safeguards in proposed EU migrant return legislation
• pressures on civil society & #NHRIs
• the digital omnibus proposal on #AI
@europarl.europa.eu
Just had warm meeting with EU Commissioner @magnusbrunner.bsky.social. I look forward to further engaging on sensitive issues such as #migration. We must work to uphold human rights and ensure that asylum remains always accessible in the #EU.
November 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Just had warm meeting with EU Commissioner @magnusbrunner.bsky.social. I look forward to further engaging on sensitive issues such as #migration. We must work to uphold human rights and ensure that asylum remains always accessible in the #EU.
I pledge to deepen engagement and support for #NHRIs and to speak up for them.
I urge everyone to intensify their efforts to stand up for civil society.
We must act together to make a difference for the people we serve.
2/2 @ennhri.bsky.social
I urge everyone to intensify their efforts to stand up for civil society.
We must act together to make a difference for the people we serve.
2/2 @ennhri.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I pledge to deepen engagement and support for #NHRIs and to speak up for them.
I urge everyone to intensify their efforts to stand up for civil society.
We must act together to make a difference for the people we serve.
2/2 @ennhri.bsky.social
I urge everyone to intensify their efforts to stand up for civil society.
We must act together to make a difference for the people we serve.
2/2 @ennhri.bsky.social
My message at the ENNHRI's high-level partnerships event: United in our pursuit of #HumanRights, we can counter the threats to the protection system's very survival.
1/2 @ennhri.bsky.social
1/2 @ennhri.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 4:47 PM
My message at the ENNHRI's high-level partnerships event: United in our pursuit of #HumanRights, we can counter the threats to the protection system's very survival.
1/2 @ennhri.bsky.social
1/2 @ennhri.bsky.social
Appalled by Russia’s ongoing dreadful attacks on Ukraine. The devastating toll in Ternopil alone today – at least 25 civilians killed and 73 injured - is heartbreaking. The perpetrators must be held to account and victims should receive redress. My deepest thoughts are with all the victims.
November 19, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Appalled by Russia’s ongoing dreadful attacks on Ukraine. The devastating toll in Ternopil alone today – at least 25 civilians killed and 73 injured - is heartbreaking. The perpetrators must be held to account and victims should receive redress. My deepest thoughts are with all the victims.
Constructive meeting with Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister Sikorski on the margins of the XVI Warsaw #HumanRights Seminar. We exchanged on the topic of migration and human rights
November 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Constructive meeting with Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister Sikorski on the margins of the XVI Warsaw #HumanRights Seminar. We exchanged on the topic of migration and human rights
My takeaways from Warsaw meeting on #HumanRights & pathways to peace in #Ukraine: Peace might be distant, but justice is non-negotiable. Accountability & reparations are essential. Defending rights of all Ukrainians now can enable a dignified peace. Support for grassroots civil society is vital.
November 14, 2025 at 3:22 PM
My takeaways from Warsaw meeting on #HumanRights & pathways to peace in #Ukraine: Peace might be distant, but justice is non-negotiable. Accountability & reparations are essential. Defending rights of all Ukrainians now can enable a dignified peace. Support for grassroots civil society is vital.
While #Russia’s war against #Ukraine is continuing to cause immense human suffering, I am convening high-level experts in Warsaw today to work on pathways to peace in full respect for #HumanRights and dignity.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:17 PM
While #Russia’s war against #Ukraine is continuing to cause immense human suffering, I am convening high-level experts in Warsaw today to work on pathways to peace in full respect for #HumanRights and dignity.
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Busy day at the #WebSummit! Discussed AI literacy in schools & child protection w. Portuguese Education Minister Fernando Alexandre. Exchanged w. students at the Portuguese Catholic University. Also held an informative meeting with Belarussian opposition leader Svietlana Tsikhanouskaya. #HumanRights
November 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Busy day at the #WebSummit! Discussed AI literacy in schools & child protection w. Portuguese Education Minister Fernando Alexandre. Exchanged w. students at the Portuguese Catholic University. Also held an informative meeting with Belarussian opposition leader Svietlana Tsikhanouskaya. #HumanRights
We need rules of the road. I used this analogy at the #WebSummit to challenge the tech industry. AI must be designed and deployed with a human-centred approach—fostering innovation while explicitly protecting human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. Oversight is essential. #AI #EthicalAI
November 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
We need rules of the road. I used this analogy at the #WebSummit to challenge the tech industry. AI must be designed and deployed with a human-centred approach—fostering innovation while explicitly protecting human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. Oversight is essential. #AI #EthicalAI
Essential discussions today with civil society representatives on embedding #HumanRights in GenAI governance. Their voices are critical for shaping the future of ethical #AI. #AIEthics
November 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Essential discussions today with civil society representatives on embedding #HumanRights in GenAI governance. Their voices are critical for shaping the future of ethical #AI. #AIEthics
Today is International #RomaniLanguageDay! Romani language is central to Roma identity & culture and is often kept alive through the voices of Roma women. As singer Hilja Grönfors says in my book "THE UNHEARD 12 MILLION": "I hope [Romani] music can open hearts." Learn more: bit.ly/THE-UNHEARD-...
November 5, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Today is International #RomaniLanguageDay! Romani language is central to Roma identity & culture and is often kept alive through the voices of Roma women. As singer Hilja Grönfors says in my book "THE UNHEARD 12 MILLION": "I hope [Romani] music can open hearts." Learn more: bit.ly/THE-UNHEARD-...
Delivered a lecture at @uniofgalway.bsky.social on “The Essential Role of Human Rights to Build a Better Future” — reflecting on how we can embed #HumanRights at the heart of today’s global challenges. Read my speech
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October 31, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Delivered a lecture at @uniofgalway.bsky.social on “The Essential Role of Human Rights to Build a Better Future” — reflecting on how we can embed #HumanRights at the heart of today’s global challenges. Read my speech
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The @coe.int Recommendation on equal rights for intersex persons, launched today, is a globally significant moment, supporting a pathway towards better respect for #HumanRights. Now is the time for awareness raising and implementation.
#EuropeGoesPurple #IntersexEquality #IntersexAwarenessDay
#EuropeGoesPurple #IntersexEquality #IntersexAwarenessDay
October 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The @coe.int Recommendation on equal rights for intersex persons, launched today, is a globally significant moment, supporting a pathway towards better respect for #HumanRights. Now is the time for awareness raising and implementation.
#EuropeGoesPurple #IntersexEquality #IntersexAwarenessDay
#EuropeGoesPurple #IntersexEquality #IntersexAwarenessDay
I welcome the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants' report on migration externalisation as a key tool to protect #HumanRights. @UN & regional organisations like @coe must work together to address this practice, increasingly pushed by European states.
October 24, 2025 at 1:58 PM
I welcome the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants' report on migration externalisation as a key tool to protect #HumanRights. @UN & regional organisations like @coe must work together to address this practice, increasingly pushed by European states.
Productive discussion in Vilnius today with Carlien Scheele, Director of EIGE, on advancing #GenderEquality and strengthening #HumanRights
October 24, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Productive discussion in Vilnius today with Carlien Scheele, Director of EIGE, on advancing #GenderEquality and strengthening #HumanRights
Attending the ILGA-Europe conference today provided an amazing opportunity to catch up with civil society working with and for #LGBTI people and learn about their concerns. I will play my part in standing up for #HumanRights. #IEVilnius2025
October 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Attending the ILGA-Europe conference today provided an amazing opportunity to catch up with civil society working with and for #LGBTI people and learn about their concerns. I will play my part in standing up for #HumanRights. #IEVilnius2025
Intense 4-day visit to #Germany concludes. Gained deeper insight into topical #HumanRights issues. Thank you to all government & civil society representatives & experts. Productive meetings today w. the Minister of Interior and Federal Agency for Migration and Refugees. Press statement next week.
October 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Intense 4-day visit to #Germany concludes. Gained deeper insight into topical #HumanRights issues. Thank you to all government & civil society representatives & experts. Productive meetings today w. the Minister of Interior and Federal Agency for Migration and Refugees. Press statement next week.
Day 3 in #Germany: concluded a highly productive day, meeting the Minister of Justice, the police, the German delegation of the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly and the federal anti-discrimination Commissioner.
A constructive and insightful dialogue on several topical #HumanRights issues.
A constructive and insightful dialogue on several topical #HumanRights issues.
October 16, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Day 3 in #Germany: concluded a highly productive day, meeting the Minister of Justice, the police, the German delegation of the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly and the federal anti-discrimination Commissioner.
A constructive and insightful dialogue on several topical #HumanRights issues.
A constructive and insightful dialogue on several topical #HumanRights issues.
"THE UNHEARD 12 MILLION" is OPEN in #Berlin!
Crucial discussion w. @dimr.bsky.social & Roma women leaders—the unstoppable voices of resilience challenging racism.
The exhibition & book are an urgent wake-up call to act for the rights of Roma & Travellers.👇See it at ERIAC!
eriac.org/unstoppable-...
Crucial discussion w. @dimr.bsky.social & Roma women leaders—the unstoppable voices of resilience challenging racism.
The exhibition & book are an urgent wake-up call to act for the rights of Roma & Travellers.👇See it at ERIAC!
eriac.org/unstoppable-...
October 16, 2025 at 5:40 PM
"THE UNHEARD 12 MILLION" is OPEN in #Berlin!
Crucial discussion w. @dimr.bsky.social & Roma women leaders—the unstoppable voices of resilience challenging racism.
The exhibition & book are an urgent wake-up call to act for the rights of Roma & Travellers.👇See it at ERIAC!
eriac.org/unstoppable-...
Crucial discussion w. @dimr.bsky.social & Roma women leaders—the unstoppable voices of resilience challenging racism.
The exhibition & book are an urgent wake-up call to act for the rights of Roma & Travellers.👇See it at ERIAC!
eriac.org/unstoppable-...
#Germany visit, day 2: I took on the fight against hatred, meeting with experts on #antisemitism, anti-Muslim #racism and protection of people seeking #asylum.
Building inclusive societies means zero tolerance to racism. #HumanRights
Building inclusive societies means zero tolerance to racism. #HumanRights
October 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
#Germany visit, day 2: I took on the fight against hatred, meeting with experts on #antisemitism, anti-Muslim #racism and protection of people seeking #asylum.
Building inclusive societies means zero tolerance to racism. #HumanRights
Building inclusive societies means zero tolerance to racism. #HumanRights
Kicked off my Germany visit with meetings at the German Institute for #HumanRights and with civil society to gain perspectives. Thanks for the warm welcome and insightful dialogue!
October 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Kicked off my Germany visit with meetings at the German Institute for #HumanRights and with civil society to gain perspectives. Thanks for the warm welcome and insightful dialogue!
Happy 35th Anniversary to the #VeniceCommission! 🎉
Congratulations on an astonishing record of impact. This unique #CouncilofEurope institution is needed more than ever as we see efforts to unravel the #RuleofLaw.
Member states should strongly support this unique global institution!
Congratulations on an astonishing record of impact. This unique #CouncilofEurope institution is needed more than ever as we see efforts to unravel the #RuleofLaw.
Member states should strongly support this unique global institution!
October 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Happy 35th Anniversary to the #VeniceCommission! 🎉
Congratulations on an astonishing record of impact. This unique #CouncilofEurope institution is needed more than ever as we see efforts to unravel the #RuleofLaw.
Member states should strongly support this unique global institution!
Congratulations on an astonishing record of impact. This unique #CouncilofEurope institution is needed more than ever as we see efforts to unravel the #RuleofLaw.
Member states should strongly support this unique global institution!
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.
October 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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.