The second talk is on 25 November at 6pm CET (5pm UK) by @ashwinikp.bsky.social, UN Special Rapporteur on racism, on intersectionality from a racial justice perspective, with @ivy180.bsky.social and @lenaholzer.bsky.social as discussants. Please register here: uni-koeln.zoom.us/meeting/regi....

1/ Check out this coverage from @thewirein.bsky.social on our Executive Director, Thenmozhi Soundararajan receiving this year's Vaikom Award! We are thrilled to see her impact recognized. thewire.in/rights/thenm...

UN experts rally in solidarity with @franceskalbs.bsky.social, warning that US Government sanctions against the Special Rapporteur on the occupied #Palestinian territories is a direct attack on the integrity of the UN human rights system. www.ohchr.org/en/statement...

Our statement on the devastating impact on Palestinian children due to the recent attacks.

“This is one of the most ostentatious and merciless manifestations of the desecration of human life and dignity,” the experts said.

#ICERD60 is a valuable chance to renew our commitment to #FightRacism, racial discrimination & xenophobia. We need to explore synergies between #ICERD & other human rights instruments to strengthen global action for human dignity & rights of all humanity. www.ohchr.org/en/statement...

Deporting international students involved in pro-Palestinian protests will escalate trauma & polarisation on US campuses: UN experts urge US authorities to end to repression & retaliation, incl. through arbitrary detention of lawful permanent residents. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

"For the last 15 years, Howard University professor Justin Hansford has been working with Garvey’s son, Julius Garvey, M.D., who has championed the push for his father, who died in 1940, to receive a posthumous presidential pardon ..." thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/...

Have your say! UN Special Rapporteur @ashwinikp.bsky.social wants your input for her upcoming report on combating glorification of Nazism, neo-Nazism & other practices that contribute to fueling contemporary forms of racism. Deadline: 14 March 2025 www.ohchr.org/en/calls-for...

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Looking forward to your inputs for my upcoming thematic report to the HRC on intersectionality from racial justice perspective!! www.ohchr.org/en/calls-for...

Today is the birthday of Fatima Sheikh, India’s first Muslim woman teacher. Born in 1831, Fatima Sheikh was a dedicated and revolutionary educator who taught children of all castes and religions. Her legacy lives on today as we continue to advance her mission to end patriarchy and caste apartheid!💙