Professor & Director @MacquarieELRC. UN Special Rapporteur on the right to development @UNSRdevelopment. #bizhumanrights #SDGs #climatejustice #A2R
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Jun 11
UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk launches the #GlobalAllianceForHumanRights to mobilize actors from all sectors, regions and generations, to help place human rights at the centre of global debate and decision-making.
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It was my pleasure to speak at the 2026 Forum on Global Human Rights Governance in Beijing on 11-12 June 2026
#Right2Development #Inequalities #ClimateChange #Conflicts
Jun 11
Right to development a practical tool to fix challenges of inequality, conflict & climate change, says UN Special Rapporteur Surya Deva, as "more weapons do not really result in more peace." #RightToDevelopment #HumanRight
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May 20
The @CIJ_ICJ has made clear that international cooperation on #climatechange is a legal obligation.
Reflected in the @UNFCCC, such cooperation is indispensable to achieving sustainable development, @UNSRdevelopment @ProfSuryaDeva told the Working Group on the #RightToDevelopment
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May 19
More weapons do not mean more peace.
States must choose disarmament and redirect resources toward sustainable development and the 2030 Agenda, @UNSRdevelopment @ProfSuryaDeva told the @UN Intergovernmental Working Group on the Right to Development.
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Kazakhstan’s progress in advancing the SDGs and digital transformation was recognized by @UNSRdevelopment Surya Deva, following his official visit to 🇰🇿: ‘Kazakhstan is well-positioned to lead in practicing inclusive, sustainable and participatory development,” he noted.
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As part of UN country visit to #Kazakhstan, I met representatives of the Govt, UN entities, youth, children & CSOs in Astana to understand better the implementation of the #right2development and #SDGs in the country
I will share my initial findings & recommendations on 15 May
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#UN experts 🗣️warned that “the January 2026 executive order issued by the President of the United States imposing a fuel blockade on Cuba amounts to ‘energy starvation’ with grave consequences for human rights and the country’s overall development.”
✍️: cubaminrex.cu/en/united-stat…
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#UnitedStates’ “energy starvation” of #Cuba has severe human rights impacts & must end: UN experts. "Blockade cripples functioning of essential services required for dignified life, undermining the right to food, education, health and water & sanitation.”
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Surya Deva retweeted
May 5
I am disgusted by scenes of an Israeli Minister glorifying violence with the image of a noose on his lapel and his birthday cake. Celebrating executions is despicable. The Israeli Government must urgently repeal its discriminatory death penalty law.
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Today @UNSRdevelopment Surya Deva met with the UN Country Team in Kazakhstan during his official visit.
Discussions focused on ongoing initiatives advancing the right to development, as well as key challenges and opportunities in achieving the SDGs ⭐️ @OHCHR_CentrAsia
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Who benefits from conflicts? Who suffers? The #CostOfConflicts is clear.
@UNSRdevelopment calls on States to come together and form the architecture needed for peace and security.
#Right2Development #Unite4Peace
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As I start an official country visit to #Kazakhstan today, looking forward to meeting govt officials, @uninkazakhstan & CSOs to understand better progress in implementing #R2D, #SDGs & #JustTransition in the country
For updates, follow me here or on Instagram: @unsr_development
Kazakhstan can play key role in advancing equitable development in Central Asia - UN expert Surya Deva @OHCHR_CentrAsia @UNHumanRights @ProfSuryaDeva
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Kazakhstan can play key role in advancing equitable development in Central Asia - UN expert Surya Deva @OHCHR_CentrAsia @UNHumanRights @ProfSuryaDeva
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UN expert on the right to development @UNSRdevelopment will visit #Kazakhstan from 5 to 15 May 2026.
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How do armed conflicts affect us? What is the #CostOfConflicts?
@UNSRdevelopment calls on States to invest in human rights based sustainable approaches to peace.
#Right2Development #Unite4Peace
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The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Spain and ten other countries condemn in the strongest terms the Israeli assault on the Global Sumud Flotilla, a peaceful civilian humanitarian initiative.
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Do you know that the money US alone has spent on attacking Iran could have funded UN's regular budget for 16 yrs?
41.3% increase in global military expenditure since 2015, yet the highest number of conflicts. More weapons do not result in more peace #CostOfConflicts #Unite4Peace
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Who benefits from conflicts? Who suffers? The evidence is clear.
Peace is a precondition for achieving #HumanRights, #SDGs & #ClimateAction. Let us join forces to give peace a chance!
#CostOfConflicts #Right2Development #Unite4Peace
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Conflicts harm #HRs, undermine #development & pollute the #environment
Ahead of my report #Peace4Development, I am launching a campaign "Cost of conflicts-A plea for peace". The world needs a course correction. Support the campaign! @UN_SPExperts
#Unite4Peace #Right2Development
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Surya Deva retweeted
Apr 17
The @South_Centre presents its input to @UNSRdevelopment on "Participation & Peace." We call for a shift to a Human Rights Economy, reforming global governance & redirecting military spending toward sustainable development. Read our report: southcentre.int/south-centre…
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