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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Great session at the old Fremantle Prison on international justice with legendary lawyer Geoffrey Robertson, inspiring Palestinian colleague Samiha Olwan, and the indomitable Sophie McNeill. Glad to be part of this Totally Lit Festival in my hometown for the first time.

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The LRA were the stuff of nightmares. I had the honour of working with survivors of their atrocities in Uganda. I'll be speaking at the Perth screening of this amazing documentary film, "The Comfort Dogs of Uganda." Details⬇️🇺🇬

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Same world but with a more accurate perspective.

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Spent today campaigning against Hanson’s One Nation in the Secret Harbour by-election, south of Perth. Having lived in the US under Trump, I don’t want to watch another cheap MAGA imitation divide communities, scapegoat immigrants, and undermine democracy.

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić is dead. He was criminally responsible for genocide at Srebrenica. Today I’m thinking of this mother and son I met in the graveyard on the 20th anniversary. The suffering Mladic inflicted should never be diminished or denied.🇧🇦

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Been “off the grid” for a few days in the remote wheatbelt region of Western Australia - just hanging out with the kangaroos, emus and desert wildflowers. Back online now.

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Describing civilian deaths in airstrikes as a “mistake” or “collateral damage” does not exonerate you. All potential war crimes require investigation and accountability.

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Kenya will face a crucial election in 2027. In these times of creeping authoritarianism globally, Kenya can play a crucial role in promoting and protecting human rights and humanitarianism. (My comments on @citizentvkenya) 🇰🇪

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Love these “Aussie” posters of real people from history who had to apply for a resident exemption under the White Australia Policy. Can’t believe there are still people who want to bring back these cruel and contemptible policies. #Pelicans

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

The best way to honour the memory of those murdered at #Srebrenica is to build a world where inaction, indifference and impunity are no longer tolerated. #R2P #WeRemember

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Frontline humanitarian workers like Winnie and Nimo from @cvt.org in Kenya are true civil society heroes. So happy to catch up with these old friends and be inspired by their resilience, courage and commitment to building a better world.🇰🇪

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

One of the highlights of my trip to Kenya has been the opportunity to engage with key figures from civil society, such as David Maraga, Emeritus Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court, and Claris Ogangah, current Chairperson of the Kenyan National Commission for Human Rights. 🇰🇪

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

What is the future of human rights and international justice in a fractured world? Thanks to @AusHCKenya for partnering with @MurdochUni for this event. Now is not a time for despair. We are here to shape the future, not to fear it. 🇰🇪🌍

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

What a day! Thank you to all the members of Kenyan civil society, government and the diplomatic corps who came to join the discussion. I am thoroughly inspired. A better world is possible. 🇰🇪🌍

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Kenya has recognised the State of Palestine since 1988, and this was one of the first official Palestinian embassies in sub-Saharan Africa. Over 81% of UN member countries now recognise Palestine as a sovereign state.

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Just taking a stroll down United Nations Crescent. The only UN headquarters in the southern hemisphere is in Nairobi. Kenya remains on the humanitarian frontlines. 🇰🇪

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Good afternoon Nairobi, I missed you. Currently enjoying the view over Karura forest, the burgeoning downtown skyline, and UN headquarters.🇰🇪

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

How can we promote and protect human rights in this new age of authoritarianism, impunity and injustice? If you are in Nairobi on 9 July, join me to discuss.🇰🇪 Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

We need to end this new era of impunity and creeping authoritarianism. But how can governments and individuals stand up for human rights and international justice in a fractured world? (Join me Thurs 9 July in Nairobi, Kenya, to discuss. Invite below⬇️) 🇰🇪

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

The whole world has fallen in love with Lumumba Vea, and his statue poses at #FIFAWorldCup. But he also used his platform to stage a dignified protest against the global media silence re: ongoing atrocities in eastern #DRCongo. 🇨🇩🏟️⚽️

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

About 64 countries still criminalize same-sex relationships. In around a dozen countries, being LGBT+ is still punishable by death. But… 🏳️‍🌈

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

“From Darkness to Light” for the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. Thanks to Liza Beinart from @asstteb, Jorge Aroche from @STARTTSNSW and Tabarak Al Jrood from @abcperth for a great event.

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

"From Darkness to Light". It's the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. Honoured to be speaking at this public event this evening. Come if you are in Perth!🇺🇳🌍

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Australia’s democracy is 125 years old but we still don’t have a national human rights act. Time to remedy that precarious legal shortcoming. (Listening to @HughdeKretser of Australia’s Human Rights Commission who clearly agrees!)

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

China wants the world to forget #Tiananmen Square. But 37 years later the mass protests from that summer remain a potent symbol of human rights and hope. Evidence and memory of the 4 June massacre can never be erased. #WeRemember 🇨🇳

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

In 65 countries it is still illegal to be LGBT+. In 7 it is punishable by death. In 2026, no one should be persecuted, prosecuted, or killed, because of who they love. LGBT+ rights are human rights.🏳️‍🌈 #Pride2026

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

No one should be persecuted, killed, or become a refugee because of who they love. LGBT+ rights are human rights.🏳️‍🌈

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

The #Ukraine war is a war on civilians. On 8 May the WHO announced there have been more than 3,000 attacks on healthcare and transport facilities since February 2022 – the highest number recorded globally. Ukrainian civilians continue to be killed for Putin’s imperial hubris.🇺🇦

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

It was great to talk to a lecture hall full of UWA Law students today about international justice and atrocity prevention, alongside Jeff Sizemore and Wibke Timmermann. The world certainly needs a new generation of upstanders for human rights. Thanks Jessica Kerr for organizing.

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

It is World Press Freedom Day. Let’s remember the 129 journalists and media workers who were killed worldwide in 2025, the deadliest year on record. Journalism is not a crime. #NotATarget

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Great meeting with Sanjay Wijesekera, new UNICEF Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, and his colleagues. In these times of global crisis, universities and the UN should be deepening partnerships to protect human rights and promote humanitarianism.

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Global military spending surged to a record high of $2.2887 trillion in 2025 – that’s 776 times higher than the United Nations' regular budget. The ugly truth is that diplomacy and humanitarianism are failing globally because major powers choose to invest in war machines instead.

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

This week #WeRemember the 1.5 million people killed in the #Armenian Genocide, 111 years ago. The Armenian Genocide remains a disturbing reminder of the historical consequences of silence, denial and injustice. 🇦🇲🕯️

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Spent a great morning at ASeTTS - The Association for Services to Torture and Trauma Survivors. It has an extraordinary 34 year history of serving refugees settling in Western Australia. I hope to help support their work.

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Thanks RMIT Law and Business and Human Rights Centre for hosting me in Melbourne last night. Great crowd, great discussions before, during and after the event about the future of human rights and international law.

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Thanks to Corrs Chambers Westgarth in Melbourne for hosting me for a discussion about how legal firms and business community can help advance international justice and human rights. (Tip: pro bono publico matters!)

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Good evening Melbourne! First time back in a decade. Unfortunately I’m only here one day. Just enough time to do a lecture for RMIT on “international justice and human rights: where to next?” Come along if you are interested: events.humanitix.com/internationa...

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Thanks to “Hot Chips, Cold Takes” at Murdoch University for hosting a conversation on the future of the international order. I still believe that Democracy, human rights and humanitarianism are an antidote to poisonous and puerile authoritarian politics.

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Myanmar is a frontline of the global struggle between dictatorship and democracy. An honour to share a stage tonight with human rights defender Dr Ma Thida.🇲🇲

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

It’s 32 years since the genocide against the #Tutsi in #Rwanda. As we commemorate that tragic past, we must recognise that from Gaza to Sudan or Ukraine today, we see the cost of international indifference and inaction to atrocities. The world must do better! #R2P #Kwibuka32

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

The President of the United States has lost his mind, threatening 90 million Iranians with war crimes and throwing an epic profane tantrum. Activating the 25th Amendment has now become essential for American democracy and humanity.

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Fake election, puppet parliament. Myanmar’s new “President,” General Min Aung Hlaing, is a fugitive from international justice.

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Just arrived on the glorious sun-drenched UQ campus in Brisbane to give a speech on “The Future of Human Rights and International Justice in a Fractured World.”

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh ó thar lear. 🇮🇪☘️🦘

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Great to catch up with @elainepearson.bsky.social, Asia Director of Human Rights Watch, and listen to her tell @Murdoch.edu.au students about how we, together, have a world to win. 🌍 @hrw.org

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Happy #InternationalWomensDay to women human rights defenders everywhere.🌍

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

After 15 years living and working outside Australia, I just re-enrolled to vote 🗳️. It was an easy online process overseen by a neutral commission. This is what you do in functioning democracies - you encourage and enable citizens to vote.

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Simon Adams @simonadams.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Jesse Jackson marched with Dr Martin Luther King Jr and dedicated his life to advancing human rights for all Americans. He should be remembered as someone who stood on the right side of history when it mattered the most.🇺🇸

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