US Sanctions United Nations Human Rights Special Rapporteur

I am impressed (and touched) by the how many are speaking out in defense of my work. Standing united against abuse is critical, and even more critical is to stop the genocide.
TOGETHER WE CAN. https://t.co/qecwZrnzBD

— Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur oPt (@FranceskAlbs) July 12, 2025

… The US sanctioning of the UN special rapporteur on Palestine, Francesca Albanese, has prompted calls for legal action at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on account of her diplomatic immunity.

Albanese was sanctioned by the US on Wednesday in connection with her work as a UN expert scrutinising Israeli and US actions in occupied Palestine.

Albanese is the first mandate holder in the history of the UN to be the subject of sanctions.

"The powerful punishing those who speak for the powerless, it is not a sign of strength, but of guilt".

Let's stand tall, together. https://t.co/7D1vrNRGS7

— Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur oPt (@FranceskAlbs) July 10, 2025