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Matthew Sands

@MatthewJSands

Human Rights lawyer and lecturer in human rights law. Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice, Sheffield Hallam University. Posts are my own.

 Sheffield, England
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Joined March 2012
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British U-turn on torture shows how human rights advocacy can work | OpenGlobalRights openglobalrights.org/british…
British U-turn on torture shows how human rights advocacy can work

British U-turn on torture shows how human rights advocacy can work

The UK looked set to undermine the international prohibition against torture, but relentless campaigning and shaming forced a change.

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APT Geneva@apt_geneva27 Apr 2021
Join our #team! We're #hiring for an outstanding candidate who can provide practical advice & support to our partners on #legal & #policy issues related to #Torture #Prevention, as well as identify new areas for development to implement our Strategic Plan apt.ch/en/vacancy/senior-adv…
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OHCHR | UN Rights Chief urges UK Parliament to amend proposed law that limits accountability for torture and other war crimes ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Page…
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Want to know more about #probono and #humanrights? You need to listen to this! New #podcast episode at bit.ly/33pEFHY
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PBI UK@PBIUK16 Nov 2020
Join us on the 7th of December at 18:00 for the Third Annual Sir Henry Brooke Awards! These awards, held in memory of our longstanding patron, are a celebration of the world's most inspirational human rights defenders. RSVP now: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_… #SHBAwards2020
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How do #probono relationships benefit #HumanRights organisations? Find out in the latest episode of @HRinContext #podcast, available this Friday! Second part of the interview with @PBIUK and @SimmonsLLP. humanrightsincontext.com
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Have you listened yet? In our latest episode, learn about a great new tool for #HRDs to help implement #UN Guiding Principles on business and #HumanRights, with @PBIUK and @SimmonsLLP. bit.ly/3lJW9FY
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Have you heard @AnnaRottenecker of Rottenecker Consulting discussing the importance of the #SDGs, peace, justice and strong institutions in protecting #humanrights? Anna gives great advice for organisations fundraising for human rights projects. Listen at bit.ly/2FxSfjB.
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Listen to @AnnaRottenecker, expert fundraiser and institutional development specialist at Rottenecker Consulting, speaking with me on the implementation of the #UN Sustainable Development Goals and on building robust civil society. #humanrights #SDGs rottenecker.org/
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New post: Human Rights In Context Canadian OPCAT Focus canadaopcatproject.ca/2020/0…
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APT Geneva@apt_geneva18 Sep 2020
We are launching a brand new E-Bulletin: The APT Reporter! Check it out here: conta.cc/3mFGAjE In this issue @shazyra our Senior Research and Innovation Adviser speaks of the power of #data and how it helps us see patterns and identify creative solutions. #PreventionWorks
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New post: OPCAT Hits The Canadian Buffers? canadaopcatproject.ca/2020/0…
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On Wednesday, I'll be joined by Dr Matthew Pringle, Initiator of the Canada #OPCAT Project, on the @HRinContext #podcast, to discuss how to ensure better #humanrights protection for detainees in #Canada. What questions do you have? canadaopcatproject.ca/
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Now live! Listen to @vploton of @ISHRglobal discuss "Supporting Human Rights Defenders and Strengthening the System" at buzzsprout.com/1021936/52930…
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Listen to @AgeBluestone of @Age_Int exploring the impact of #COVID19 on the #HumanRights of older people at bit.ly/32aagMo.
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Listen now to @AgeBluestone of @Age_Int discussing #HumanRights of #olderpersons in the age of #COVID19 at bit.ly/32aagMo
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New episode now live: The #humanrights of #olderpersons int eh age of #COVID. Listen at bit.ly/32aagMo
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From tomorrow - Discussing the impact of #covid and how the rights of #olderpeople can be developed with a new #humanrights convention. humanrightsincontext.com
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Dalia Leinarte@DLeinarte30 Jul 2020
Joint efforts against trafficking in women and girls UN CEDAW @UN_Women @osce_odihr
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#COVID19 has increased the risk of #HumanTrafficking, especially for women and children. In a report aiming to help #EndHumanTrafficking, ODIHR & @UN_Women identify new developments and make recommendations ➡️ bit.ly/39ECvGo.
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ALT Scared woman alone in a dirty room - crouched on the floor in the foetal position, with her back to a wall.

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Massive thanks for all the messages of support following the launch of @HRinContext podcast and thanks for listening. Episodes 1 & 2 have been downloaded over 100 times so far!! You can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or listen on the website: humanrightsincontext.com
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