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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 3h

Under international law, civilians must never be targeted, and children must be able to learn without peril of death. 2/2 #Ukraine

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 3h

Reports of Russian strikes on schools in Sumy and Kyiv, where pupils were sheltering in basements, are horrific. Such attacks highlight Russia’s continuing disregard for the distinction between civilian and military targets. #StandWithUkraine #Ukraine 1/1

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 5h

I reiterate my call: all journalists covering the war should be protected and enabled to report freely and safely. Ukrainian journalists unlawfully detained by Russia must be freed. Ensuring the safety of journalists is essential to delivering the facts about the suffering that war is causing.

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 5h

Disturbing discussion on Russia’s attacks on journalists and media workers with Ukrainian MPs present for the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly. Journalists are being targeted, and media offices and data centres far from frontlines are also struck. @pace.coe.int @conseildeleurope.coe.int 1/2

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 7h

The work of civil society contributes to a stronger Ukraine and supports its recovery. 2/2

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 7h

Grateful to the Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group, the Ukrainian Institute for Human Rights, and the Center for Civil Liberties for sharing with me their new reports on the #HumanRights situation in #Ukraine, and the grave suffering of civilians unlawfully detained by #Russia. 1/2

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 10h

Pleased to meet with Gunn Marit Helgesen, President of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities. We discussed advancing human rights at local and regional levels, especially in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine and in improving the lived experience of Roma and Travellers communities.

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 12h

Women and girls continue to show they are powerful agents of change, leading the fight for a safe and healthy environment. 2/2 #ClimateAction

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 12h

Honoured to meet with representatives of the Swiss Senior Women for Climate (KlimaSeniorinnen) and Greenpeace. Their landmark ECtHR judgement established an important framework for Council of Europe member states to fulfill their human rights obligations in addressing #ClimateChange. 1/2

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 01/10/2026

On #ClimateAction: 1️⃣Listen to scientists, activists & young people & work w. them 2️⃣Protect peaceful protesters 3️⃣Obey law, incl. int’l human rights law 4️⃣Avoid one-size-fits-all policies & protect the vulnerable 5️⃣Draft a binding Council of Europe Treaty on the right to a healthy environment 2/3

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 01/10/2026

Doing nothing is not an option. Speaking at the CoE Parliamentary Assembly, I laid out 5 essential actions for political leaders to tackle the climate crisis. The time for short-term trade-offs is over. We need scientifically informed leadership and enforceable accountability. 1/3

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 25/09/2026

The hardship and suffering of people caught along the frontlines of the war and in occupied territories demand international attention and action. 4/4 #humanrights #Ukraine #Oleshky #Kherson #humanitarianlaw

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 25/09/2026

Under int'l #HumanitarianLaw, #Russia, as the occupying power, has the duty to provide food and medical supplies and to facilitate humanitarian relief. I call for an immediate local ceasefire, unhindered humanitarian access, and the safe evacuation of civilians. 3/4 #humanrights #Ukraine #Oleshky

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 25/09/2026

Civilians, including children, are trapped without sufficient food, medicines, medical care, running water or electricity. Reports indicate that they face a high risk of death. 2/4 #humanrights #Ukraine #Oleshky #Kherson #humanitarianlaw

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 25/09/2026

I am alarmed by the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Oleshky, a town in the temporarily occupied parts of the Kherson region of Ukraine. 1/4 #humanrights #Ukraine #Oleshky #Kherson #humanitarianlaw

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 22/09/2026

Cooperation on human rights across organisations has never been more important than it is today. Great to catch up with Sirpa Rautio, the Director of the EU Fundamental Rights Agency to discuss how we can continue driving change together. @coe.int #humanrights #fundamentalrights

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 17/09/2026

Valuable to engage with states on the deteriorating #humanrights situation in #Serbia at the #HRC63 side event organised by the Belgrade Centre for Human Rights and Human Rights House. Read my speech ➡️ www.coe.int/en/web/commi... @unsrapporteurfoaa.bsky.social

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 16/09/2026

I congratulate #Montenegro on the entry into force today of its revised Law on the Protector of Human Rights & Freedoms. I hope this milestone soon enables the Ombudsman to apply for A-status accreditation as a National #HumanRights Institution. A strong #NHRI is key to protect people’s human rights

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 16/09/2026

With my book, this exhibition is a wakeup call to uphold the rights of the largest minority on our continent. #RomaRights THE 12 MILLION UNHEARD is available in English, Finnish, French, Greek, Macedonian and Slovak ⬇️ www.coe.int/en/web/commi... 2/3

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The Unheard 12 Million – Council of Europe Commissioner issues urgent wake-up call to act for Roma and Traveller rights - Commissioner for Human Rights - www.coe.int

Strasbourg 01/10/2025

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 16/09/2026

“THE UNHEARD 12 MILLION” is OPEN in Thessaloniki, hosted by the Press Project and the Islahane Cultural Centre. It exposes Europe’s greatest human rights scandal and highlights the resilience of Roma and Traveller communities, especially the women driving change. 1/2

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 16/09/2026

The exhibition "THE 12 MILLION UNHEARD" is presented in #Thessaloniki until 18 September. If you can, don't miss it. ℹ️ thepressproject.gr/ta-12-ekatom... And my book THE 12 MILLION UNHEARD is available in English, Finnish, French, Greek, Macedonian and Slovak ⬇️ www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

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The Unheard 12 Million – Council of Europe Commissioner issues urgent wake-up call to act for Roma and Traveller rights - Commissioner for Human Rights - www.coe.int

Strasbourg 01/10/2025

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 16/09/2026

With my book, this exhibition is a wakeup call to uphold the rights of the largest minority on our continent. 2/2

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 15/09/2026

In Thessaloniki, Greece, to discuss the human rights of Roma & other human rights issues with the President of the National Commission for Human Rights, the Ombudsman of Greece & the mayors of Thermaikos & Thermi. Met with Roma communities in the Tsairia settlement to hear their lived experiences.

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 15/09/2026

Concerned by reports of a series of arrests, raids and blocking of websites and social media accounts targeting #LGBTI civil society in #Türkiye. I call on the Turkish authorities to release anyone detained for engaging in #HumanRights or civil society work.

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 10/09/2026

Very rewarding day in Edinburgh hosted by the Scottish #HumanRights Commission, with event on child poverty, as well as meetings with civil society, Scottish parliamentarians and the Children and Young People's Commissioner #Scotland.

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 09/09/2026

Great exchange w. @houseoflords.parliament.uk & civil society on the European #humanrights protection system & the role of the UK, organised by @libertyhq.bsky.social & hosted by Lord German, in London. Also fruitful first meeting w. the current Chair of the Equality & Human Rights Commission. #ECHR

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 08/09/2026

Deeply troubled by the prison sentences handed to Anar Mammadli (13 yrs) and Anar Abdulla (12 yrs). The authorities of #Azerbaijan should release all #HumanRights defenders, journalists and activists imprisoned for their legitimate work and expressing critical opinions.

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 08/09/2026

I submitted written comments in the #ECtHR case of Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association and Others v. Georgia (no. 2). At issue is the 2025 Foreign Agents Registration Act restricting civil society’s #FreedomOfExpression and #FreedomOfAssociation. ⬇️Read my submission to #ECHR ⬇️

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Commissioner intervenes in ECtHR case on Georgia’s ‘Foreign Agents Registration Act’ - Commissioner for Human Rights - www.coe.int

Strasbourg 8 September 2026

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 08/09/2026

Following my visit to France, I raised several ways to enhance rights protection for older persons in long term care facilities, including improving funding and staffing ratios and strengthening inspections. 3/4

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 08/09/2026

À la suite de ma visite en France, j’ai proposé de renforcer la protection des droits des personnes âgées dans les EHPAD, notamment par de meilleurs financements, des ratios personnel/résidents adaptés et des inspections accrues. 1/4

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France : le Commissaire appelle à un renforcement de la protection des droits des personnes âgées en EHPAD - Commissaire aux droits de l'homme - www.coe.int

Strasbourg 8 septembre 2026

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 04/09/2026

Almost nine years after the killing of Daphne Caruana Galizia, there is still work to do to ensure full justice and prevent impunity. Malta must continue its efforts to bring those responsible to justice. My thoughts are with her family in their efforts to demand justice and protect media freedom.

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 04/09/2026

As ministers from #Austria, #Denmark, #Germany, #Greece & #Netherlands discuss offshore #ReturnHubs, they need to commit to the guardrails necessary to prevent setting up human rights black holes: risk assessments, independent monitoring, enforceable rights clauses & public scrutiny. #Migration

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 04/09/2026

The public glorification of Ratko Mladić, a convicted war criminal responsible for the Srebrenica genocide and crimes against humanity, is unlawful under national and international law. All authorities must uphold accountability, protect victims’ rights, and defend justice. Read my full statement ⬇️

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Glorification of war criminal Ratko Mladić is unlawful and an affront to victims - Commissioner for Human Rights - www.coe.int

Strasbourg 04/09/2026

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 03/09/2026

We must avoid the temptation to weaken our human rights patrimony. In the words of Stéphane Hessel: "Indignez-vous!" Let us stay indignant and deliver human rights better in the service of everyone, especially the most vulnerable. 3/3 Read my full keynote lecture ⬇️ #ECHR www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 03/09/2026

Today's volatility is fuelling sovereignism and attacks on the European Court of Human Rights. But adjusting protections or creating a hierarchy of rights holders will not solve our crises. National security is at its best when it embraces human security for everyone. Read my full keynote lecture ⬇️

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Reclaiming international human rights law amid conflict and volatility – keynote lecture at ESIL Annual Conference

Malaga, Spain 03/09/2026

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 03/09/2026

Honoured to deliver the keynote at #ESIL2026 Annual Conference. From Bosnia-Herzegovina to Sierra Leone and Northern Ireland, I have seen how human rights law provides immediate, practical value in conflict zones. It saves lives, curbs atrocities, and frames peace. 1/3 Read my full keynote lecture ⬇️

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Reclaiming international human rights law amid conflict and volatility – keynote lecture at ESIL Annual Conference

Malaga, Spain 03/09/2026

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 02/09/2026

Returning 46 years after my own graduation was a reminder that, no matter where our legal studies take us, we are all tasked with helping realise the human rights vision of a world where everyone is free and equal in dignity & in rights. Congratulations to the Class of 2026! @ucddublin.bsky.social

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 02/09/2026

Deeply honoured to receive an honorary doctorate from my alma mater, University College Dublin, yesterday. @ucddublin.bsky.social @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social @coe.int

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

💙💛 University College Dublin honours Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Michael O’Flaherty with an honorary Doctorate of Laws for his outstanding contributions to the promotion and protection of human rights. 👏 @commissionerhr.coe.int @coe.int @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 01/09/2026

I also had an insightful exchange with Liam Herrick, the Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission @ihrec.bsky.social, covering pressing #humanrights issues across Ireland and Europe.

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 01/09/2026

Productive discussions in Dublin today. Met with Commissioner Sunderland at the Irish Data Protection Commission @dpcireland.bsky.social to highlight how human-centred #AI depends on rights-compliant data collection and processing and robust oversight mechanisms.

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 01/09/2026

Moved by the story of Pavlo and Yulia, and their guide dog amigo, met at a meeting with the Irish Refugee Council. Their experiences underscore the challenges facing displaced Ukrainians as temporary protections enters its final phases.

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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 28/08/2026

Long-term resilience requires engaging the business world on human rights, strengthening #NHRIs, integrating youth and gender perspectives, and reinforcing the rule of law. Rebuilding Ukraine means rebuilding on the foundation of human rights to honour human dignity. #EFA26 3/3

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