ESandersFCDO's profile picture. UK 🇬🇧 Human Rights Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN 🇺🇳, Geneva. Former Deputy Ambassador in Rome 🇮🇹.

Eleanor Sanders

@ESandersFCDO

UK 🇬🇧 Human Rights Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN 🇺🇳, Geneva. Former Deputy Ambassador in Rome 🇮🇹.

Wise words from the Deputy Prime Minister.

On #InternationalMensDay, we must ensure the wellbeing of men and boys is never an afterthought. As a proud father of two sons, I want a Britain where masculinity is love, respect and hope.



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This photography competition celebrates our deep connections with Somalia. The images capture everyday life and the human stories that make Somalia so fascinating.

The top three photos from our Photography Competition have been selected by Minister for International Development and Africa, @JennyChapman. Congratulations to Abdulkadir Hirabe, Mohamed Bakar and Nani Kaambo for their outstanding entries 👏 #BEMPhoto2025 #GoFarGoTogether

UKinSomalia's tweet image. The top three photos from our Photography Competition have been selected by Minister for International Development and Africa, @JennyChapman.

Congratulations to Abdulkadir Hirabe, Mohamed Bakar and Nani Kaambo for their outstanding entries 👏

#BEMPhoto2025 #GoFarGoTogether
UKinSomalia's tweet image. The top three photos from our Photography Competition have been selected by Minister for International Development and Africa, @JennyChapman.

Congratulations to Abdulkadir Hirabe, Mohamed Bakar and Nani Kaambo for their outstanding entries 👏

#BEMPhoto2025 #GoFarGoTogether
UKinSomalia's tweet image. The top three photos from our Photography Competition have been selected by Minister for International Development and Africa, @JennyChapman.

Congratulations to Abdulkadir Hirabe, Mohamed Bakar and Nani Kaambo for their outstanding entries 👏

#BEMPhoto2025 #GoFarGoTogether


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We are appalled by the violence and targeting of civilians in the fall of El Fasher to RSF. At the UN Human Rights Council, I urged for a ceasefire, unrestricted aid, and protection for civilians now. We must show the Sudanese people that they are not forgotten.

Sudan is collapsing under a brutal war. The situation in El Fasher is devastating: summary executions, sexual violence, abductions. At @UN_HRC today, the UK condemned the atrocities on behalf of the Sudan Core Group 🇩🇪 🇮🇪 🇳🇱 🇳🇴 🇬🇧 Statement in full ⬇️ tinyurl.com/5n6npfmr

UKMissionGeneva's tweet image. Sudan is collapsing under a brutal war. The situation in El Fasher is devastating: summary executions, sexual violence, abductions.

At @UN_HRC today, the UK condemned the atrocities on behalf of the Sudan Core Group 🇩🇪 🇮🇪 🇳🇱 🇳🇴 🇬🇧

Statement in full ⬇️

tinyurl.com/5n6npfmr


A special session of the @UN_HRC today highlighted devastating atrocities in Darfur. Thousands are unaccounted for. Others have been murdered, raped or starved. Consensus - unanimous agreement - on a new investigation signals that we won’t forget the people of Darfur.

ESandersFCDO's tweet image. A special session of the @UN_HRC today highlighted devastating atrocities in Darfur. 

Thousands are unaccounted for. Others have been murdered, raped or starved. 

Consensus - unanimous agreement - on a new investigation signals that we won’t forget the people of Darfur.
ESandersFCDO's tweet image. A special session of the @UN_HRC today highlighted devastating atrocities in Darfur. 

Thousands are unaccounted for. Others have been murdered, raped or starved. 

Consensus - unanimous agreement - on a new investigation signals that we won’t forget the people of Darfur.

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The atrocities reported after the fall of El Fasher are horrific: summary executions, sexual violence, and over 89,000 civilians displaced. Today at the UN Human Rights Council the UK called for a ceasefire, unrestricted aid and an end to impunity. The world cannot look away.

KumarIyerUK's tweet image. The atrocities reported after the fall of El Fasher are horrific: summary executions, sexual violence, and over 89,000 civilians displaced.

Today at the UN Human Rights Council the UK called for a ceasefire, unrestricted aid and an end to impunity. 

The world cannot look away.

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The @UN Human Rights Council is holding a special session on the human rights situation in and around #ElFasher, in the context of the ongoing conflict in the #Sudan. 📆 14 November 2025 ➡ohchr.org/en/meeting-sum… Webcast ➡webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1e/k… #SS38

UN_HRC's tweet image. The @UN Human Rights Council is holding a special session on the human rights situation in and around #ElFasher, in the context of the ongoing conflict in the #Sudan.

📆 14 November 2025
➡ohchr.org/en/meeting-sum…

Webcast ➡webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1e/k…

#SS38

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Women journalists are increasingly exposed to Technology-facilitated Gender-based Violence. It comes in many forms: Stalking via location tracking devices Non-consensual images made by AI Automated harassment campaigns TFGBV damages individuals and sets back gender equality.

UKMissionGeneva's tweet image. Women journalists are increasingly exposed to Technology-facilitated Gender-based Violence.

It comes in many forms:

Stalking via location tracking devices
Non-consensual images made by AI
Automated harassment campaigns

TFGBV damages individuals and sets back gender equality.

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This horrific bloodshed must end.

YvetteCooperMP's tweet image. This horrific bloodshed must end.

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Concerned about reports of significant RSF advances in El Fasher, Sudan. Vital that RSF and their political alliance, Ta’sis, do everything to honour their commitments to protect civilians, ensure safe passage and adhere to international humanitarian law. The world is watching.


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Today, the UK 🇬🇧 was elected to the UN Human Rights Council, 2026 – 2028. We will serve with action, purpose, and dignity for all 🌎🌍🌏 Read more about our pledges: gov.uk/government/pub…

UKMissionGeneva's tweet image. Today, the UK 🇬🇧 was elected to the UN Human Rights Council, 2026 – 2028.

We will serve with action, purpose, and dignity for all 🌎🌍🌏

Read more about our pledges: gov.uk/government/pub…

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The UK is a strong supporter of the @UN Human Rights System. That is why we are seeking election to the Human Rights Council. The UK will not waver in its defence of human rights. We stand with all those whose voices are silenced, identities criminalised, and dignity denied.


I’m in New York to set out the 🇬🇧 UK’s priorities as a candidate for the 🇺🇳 UN Human Rights Council - working closely with other counties and Civil Society, just as we will if elected back to the Human Rights Council.

ESandersFCDO's tweet image. I’m in New York to set out the 🇬🇧 UK’s priorities as a candidate for the 🇺🇳 UN Human Rights Council - working closely with other counties and Civil Society, just as we will if elected back to the Human Rights Council.
ESandersFCDO's tweet image. I’m in New York to set out the 🇬🇧 UK’s priorities as a candidate for the 🇺🇳 UN Human Rights Council - working closely with other counties and Civil Society, just as we will if elected back to the Human Rights Council.
ESandersFCDO's tweet image. I’m in New York to set out the 🇬🇧 UK’s priorities as a candidate for the 🇺🇳 UN Human Rights Council - working closely with other counties and Civil Society, just as we will if elected back to the Human Rights Council.
ESandersFCDO's tweet image. I’m in New York to set out the 🇬🇧 UK’s priorities as a candidate for the 🇺🇳 UN Human Rights Council - working closely with other counties and Civil Society, just as we will if elected back to the Human Rights Council.

New York, New York! Very pleased to be at the UN this side of the Atlantic with colleagues from @UKUN_NewYork.

ESandersFCDO's tweet image. New York, New York! Very pleased to be at the UN this side of the Atlantic with colleagues from @UKUN_NewYork.
ESandersFCDO's tweet image. New York, New York! Very pleased to be at the UN this side of the Atlantic with colleagues from @UKUN_NewYork.
ESandersFCDO's tweet image. New York, New York! Very pleased to be at the UN this side of the Atlantic with colleagues from @UKUN_NewYork.
ESandersFCDO's tweet image. New York, New York! Very pleased to be at the UN this side of the Atlantic with colleagues from @UKUN_NewYork.

The Human Rights Council adapts to the times: we have merged two important mandates (slavery and trafficking), for more synergy, focus and efficiency at #HRC60

Efficiency through partnership 🤝 This Human Rights Council the 🇬🇧 worked closely with 🇦🇷 🇦🇺 🇩🇪 🇯🇴 🇵🇭 and merged 2⃣ key UN Special Rapporteurs ➖Contemporary Forms of Slavery and Trafficking of Persons ➖ into 1⃣ #HRC60 ⬇️Core Group Statement gov.uk/government/spe…

UKMissionGeneva's tweet image. Efficiency through partnership 🤝

This Human Rights Council the 🇬🇧 worked closely with 🇦🇷 🇦🇺 🇩🇪 🇯🇴 🇵🇭 and merged 2⃣ key UN Special Rapporteurs ➖Contemporary Forms of Slavery and Trafficking of Persons ➖ into 1⃣

#HRC60 

⬇️Core Group Statement 

gov.uk/government/spe…


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The people of Sudan are enduring unspeakable atrocities—sexual violence, ethnic killings, indiscriminate attacks. Today the @UN_HRC sent a clear message by renewing the Fact-Finding Mission for a further year: Impunity will not be tolerated. Perpetrators must be held to account.

UKMissionGeneva's tweet image. The people of Sudan are enduring unspeakable atrocities—sexual violence, ethnic killings, indiscriminate attacks. Today the @UN_HRC sent a clear message by renewing the Fact-Finding Mission for a further year: Impunity will not be tolerated. Perpetrators must be held to account.
UKMissionGeneva's tweet image. The people of Sudan are enduring unspeakable atrocities—sexual violence, ethnic killings, indiscriminate attacks. Today the @UN_HRC sent a clear message by renewing the Fact-Finding Mission for a further year: Impunity will not be tolerated. Perpetrators must be held to account.

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#HRC60 has adopted the resolution on Sri Lanka, renewing the UN’s work to advance accountability for past violations. We call on Sri Lanka to deliver on important commitments on truth, accountability & reconciliation for the benefit of the entire population. #SriLanka


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Life for Ukrainians under Russian occupation has been stripped of identity and freedom. At #HRC60 today we heard about cultural repression alongside forced deportation and militarisation of children. Thanks to @zminaUkraine | @HRHFoundation | @CCE_Almenda | @CZmissionGeneva

UKMissionGeneva's tweet image. Life for Ukrainians under Russian occupation has been stripped of identity and freedom. 

At #HRC60 today we heard about cultural repression alongside forced deportation and militarisation of children.

Thanks to @zminaUkraine | @HRHFoundation | @CCE_Almenda | @CZmissionGeneva

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UK 🇬🇧 and Somalia 🇸🇴 Host Human Rights Event at UN Human Rights Council, with Media Freedom in Spotlight The event featured addresses by the Somali Minister of Family and Human Development, @KhadijaMakhzumi Al-Makhzoumi and the UK Ambassador for Human Rights, @ESandersFCDO. It…

NUSOJofficial's tweet image. UK 🇬🇧 and Somalia 🇸🇴 Host Human Rights Event at UN Human Rights Council, with Media Freedom in Spotlight

The event featured addresses by the Somali Minister of Family and Human Development, @KhadijaMakhzumi  Al-Makhzoumi and the UK Ambassador for Human Rights, @ESandersFCDO. It…
NUSOJofficial's tweet image. UK 🇬🇧 and Somalia 🇸🇴 Host Human Rights Event at UN Human Rights Council, with Media Freedom in Spotlight

The event featured addresses by the Somali Minister of Family and Human Development, @KhadijaMakhzumi  Al-Makhzoumi and the UK Ambassador for Human Rights, @ESandersFCDO. It…
NUSOJofficial's tweet image. UK 🇬🇧 and Somalia 🇸🇴 Host Human Rights Event at UN Human Rights Council, with Media Freedom in Spotlight

The event featured addresses by the Somali Minister of Family and Human Development, @KhadijaMakhzumi  Al-Makhzoumi and the UK Ambassador for Human Rights, @ESandersFCDO. It…
NUSOJofficial's tweet image. UK 🇬🇧 and Somalia 🇸🇴 Host Human Rights Event at UN Human Rights Council, with Media Freedom in Spotlight

The event featured addresses by the Somali Minister of Family and Human Development, @KhadijaMakhzumi  Al-Makhzoumi and the UK Ambassador for Human Rights, @ESandersFCDO. It…

Delighted to join to join @KhadijaMakhzumi at #HRC60 to discuss further support to Somalia on human rights. The UK and Somalia have a firm partnership, and we look forward to continuing to work together to uphold the rights of all.

ESandersFCDO's tweet image. Delighted to join to join @KhadijaMakhzumi at #HRC60 to discuss further support to Somalia on human rights. The UK and Somalia have a firm partnership, and we look forward to continuing to work together to uphold the rights of all.
ESandersFCDO's tweet image. Delighted to join to join @KhadijaMakhzumi at #HRC60 to discuss further support to Somalia on human rights. The UK and Somalia have a firm partnership, and we look forward to continuing to work together to uphold the rights of all.
ESandersFCDO's tweet image. Delighted to join to join @KhadijaMakhzumi at #HRC60 to discuss further support to Somalia on human rights. The UK and Somalia have a firm partnership, and we look forward to continuing to work together to uphold the rights of all.
ESandersFCDO's tweet image. Delighted to join to join @KhadijaMakhzumi at #HRC60 to discuss further support to Somalia on human rights. The UK and Somalia have a firm partnership, and we look forward to continuing to work together to uphold the rights of all.

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Fundamental freedoms, respect for human rights and self-determination are enshrined in the UN Charter and reflected in the 🇬🇧’s decision to recognise the state of Palestine. Read statement from UK Human Rights Ambassador @ESandersFCDO at #HRC60 ⬇️ gov.uk/government/spe…

UKMissionGeneva's tweet image. Fundamental freedoms, respect for human rights and self-determination are enshrined in the UN Charter and reflected in the 🇬🇧’s decision to recognise the state of Palestine.

Read statement from UK Human Rights Ambassador @ESandersFCDO at #HRC60
 
⬇️

gov.uk/government/spe…

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