Miloon Kothari's letter is a transparent ploy to deflect the criticism he has come under. It took him 8 days, 19 delegations, HRC President, UN SG's Spokesperson, UN SR on FoRB & countless organizations to speak out against his antisemitic comments, for him to finally react. 1/4 This also follows a failed attempt by Ms. Navi Pillay to justify his clear antisemitic comments. She defended the indefensible. 2/4

This is murderous policy of the #Assad regime in #Syria Thread⤵️

350,209 documented deaths.
306,887 civilians
27,126 children

51,731 civilians killed in #Aleppo
47,483 civilians killed in Rural #Damascus
22,064 civilians killed in #Darra

The sheer numbers are horrific #HRC50 On the 15th of March, 2011, #Syrian civilians took to the streets demanding democratic reforms and a better life.

These civilians were met with bullets.
They were met with torture.
They were met by the Syrian government who knows no limits. #HRC50

Today from Geneva, we presented the first UN Action Plan on Combating #Antisemitism, prepared by SR @ahmedshaheed!
We call on the United Nations as a whole, in Geneva, NY & across all its bodies and agencies, to implement this practical guide & properly address Jewish hatred! 🧵 This 8-points Action Plan is a crucial step in the fight against #antisemitism.
1️⃣Zero tolerance policy
2️⃣Establish dedicated structures
3️⃣Educate society
4️⃣Monitor incidents
5️⃣Ensure safety & practice
6️⃣Address antisemitism online
7️⃣Solidarity
8️⃣Int'l Organizations to step up