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Iraqis with Disabilities Excluded from Jobs
Persistent Failure to Ensure Right to Work; Quotas Unfilled
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What Does the EU Due Diligence Directive Mean for Bangladesh?
It Paves the Way for Progressive Reforms
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China: Closing Off Memory of Tiananmen Massacre
35 Years On, Commemorators Imprisoned, Victims’ Families Denied Redress
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Australia Needs a Human Rights Act
Parliamentary Committee Joins Growing Call for National Rights Legislation
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US Imposes Sanctions on Ex-Ugandan Military Commander
Uganda Should Investigate 2016 Massacre by Security Forces
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UN Body Recommends New Treaty on Older People’s Rights
Human Rights Council Can Now Consider Content of Proposed Convention
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Hong Kong: Quash Baseless Convictions of Activists
Mass Trial Shows Beijing’s Aggressive Assault on Democracy Movement
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Focus on Rights in Pre-COP29 Climate Talks
Ensure Fossil Fuel Phase-Out, Civil Society Participation
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EU: Include Civil Society in Anti-Deforestation Task Force
Environmental Groups, Indigenous Communities Should be at Malaysia, Indonesia Meetings
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Filipino Priest Who Defied Duterte Passes Away
Fr. Picardal Exposed ‘Death Squad’ Killings Now Subject of ICC Probe
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In Rwanda, Criticism is Not Welcome
Four Human Rights Watch Researchers Denied Access Over 16 Years
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European Commission Prematurely Ends Rule of Law Scrutiny of Poland
Key Reforms Still Needed to Meet Obligations
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