Maithili Pai @maithilipai
Human rights lawyer and feminist | UN Advocate at @ISHRglobal | Alum @Harvard_Law @NUJSKolkata Views are my own New York Joined August 2010-
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The UN Committee on NGOs is falling short of its mandate of enabling civil society participation at the UN. States must seize an opportunity to reform this body and offer NGOs a fair process, writes our @maithilipai via @pass_blue. passblue.com/2024/03/05/ngo…
Processes for NGO accreditation to @UN should be fair, transparent, non-discriminatory and expeditious, say @maithilipai and @FranciscoJPGz of @ISHRglobal in @pass_blue. Kudos to @UKUN_NewYork and @CostaRicaONU for pushing reform in this direction passblue.com/2024/03/05/ngo… #HRC55
This speech by @Tarbush_Nada at a @UN conference yesterday will go down in history. In front of a room filled with states from around the world, she exposes the racist ideology that underpins Western support for Israel. What is the purpose of continuing to send arms to Israel,…
Thank you for inviting me @CLShumanrights! Enriching exchange with inspiring co-panelists and students interested in human rights careers
Thank you for inviting me @CLShumanrights! Enriching exchange with inspiring co-panelists and students interested in human rights careers
Despite massive hurdles they have to overcome, NGOs play a crucial role at the #UN. Listen to our @maithilipai discuss why persisting through challenges is vital for civil society's impact at the UN. 🌐 #Podcast #HumanRightsAdvocacy podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/un-…
From @ISHRglobal, @maithilipai notes the continued barriers to UN access that civil society suffers, promoting more hybrid meetings and greater notice. She calls out violations like #internetshutdowns and reprisals against human rights defenders engaging with the UN. #UNGA
🎙️Tune into this podcast by @GI_TOC with our @maithilipai on the increasing challenges NGOs face in engaging at the #UN. 🌍podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/un-…
We welcome the acquittal of sexual & reproductive rights activist Vanessa Mendoza who faced charges after participating in a 🇺🇳 meeting denouncing the total abortion ban in #Andorra. She should have never been charged! #EndReprisals!
We welcome the acquittal of sexual & reproductive rights activist Vanessa Mendoza who faced charges after participating in a 🇺🇳 meeting denouncing the total abortion ban in #Andorra. She should have never been charged! #EndReprisals!
Bilkis Bano’s courage must be saluted. Despite facing unspeakable horrific crimes, she placed faith in justice and fought the long battle. All sorts of dirty manipulative tricks were played to derail her pursuit of justice. Yet, she emerged victorious as a lone warrior.
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⚠️Don’t miss your chance⚠️ Our hybrid Human Rights Defender Advocacy Programme brings together #HRDs from around the world, working on #equality #dignity non #discrimination #EnvironmentalJustice #sustainability #accountability #transparency #RuleOfLaw 📌 ishr.ch/latest-updates…
📢 Civil society orgs mark the conclusion of the #UN General Assembly’s (GA) 78th Third Committee session with various observations. Read the joint statement on both thematic & country-specific outcomes of the #UNGA78 here: ishr.ch/latest-updates…
Across the world, #HumanRightsDefenders lead vital human rights causes, benefiting us all. Today, in a conversation with @MaryLawlorhrds, HRDs from Cote d'Ivoire & the Dominican Republic, we explore steps to enhance their protection amid increasing challenges.
#WorldBelgianFriesDay🍟 With the 77th session of the 🇺🇳 General Assembly still in full swing this summer, we are introducing an important 🇧🇪 draft resolution👇open for cosponsoring! (Just kidding 😉 but can we all agree that Belgian fries are the best in the world? 🤤)
How member states can enhance #CSO participation in the 🇺🇳 #UN? Our @maithilipai shed light on the challenges faced by civil society reps in dealing with the UN's commitments vs. practices. Read on: ipsnews.net/2023/07/will-u…
Today's well attended side event #HLPF2023 on how to #UNmuteCivilSociety elicited inputs for a future manual for diplomats to advance participation @UN. @CostaRicaONU @Denmark_UN have been consistent champions of CSO engagement #UN . #Bravo
_ @ISHRglobal welcomes @Denmark_UN + @CostaRicaONU 's leadership for meaningful civil society engagement at @UN through the Unmute manual. Strong action-oriented partnerships with impactful actors is crucial to addressing serious global challenges @MaritzaChanV @BilleHermann
_ @ISHRglobal welcomes @Denmark_UN + @CostaRicaONU 's leadership for meaningful civil society engagement at @UN through the Unmute manual. Strong action-oriented partnerships with impactful actors is crucial to addressing serious global challenges @MaritzaChanV @BilleHermann
🚨 WE WON! The Global Coalition of Civil Society, Indigenous Peoples, Social Movements & Local Communities for the Universal Recognition of the Right to a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll won @UN #HumanRights prize 2023. A great recognition of #PeoplePower! healthyenvironmentisaright.org/right-to-a-hea…
Thank you dear @CasalinDeborah for the fantastic opportunity to participate in this enriching symposium and the privilege of having you on our team!
Thank you dear @CasalinDeborah for the fantastic opportunity to participate in this enriching symposium and the privilege of having you on our team!
Thanks @ergocakal for this thoughtful (& thought-provoking) post on the DISSECT symposium on @UNTreatyBodies & evidence @HRC_UGent! Wonderful experience convening & being part of these discussions, incl. writing & presenting with @vploton & @maithilipai!
Thanks @ergocakal for this thoughtful (& thought-provoking) post on the DISSECT symposium on @UNTreatyBodies & evidence @HRC_UGent! Wonderful experience convening & being part of these discussions, incl. writing & presenting with @vploton & @maithilipai!