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The EAC Risks Becoming Irrelevant
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Middle East/North Africa: End Violent Punishment of Children
Human Rights Watch Introduces Country Index Based on Laws, Policies
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Europe: Redouble Efforts to End Violence Against Women
Mark Istanbul Convention’s 10th Anniversary with Action
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UAE: Foreign Debtor Trapped in Dire Circumstances
Prevented from Leaving, Working to Repay Debts, Accessing Health Care
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Thailand: Land Rights Activist Gunned Down
Investigate Killing of Somsak Onchuenjit; Protect Rights Defenders in South
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Japan’s Ruling Party LGBT Bill Falls Short
Reform Legislation Should Explicitly Include Nondiscrimination Protections
![Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga speaks at a news conference in Tokyo, Japan, May 7, 2021.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/media_2021/05/202105asia_japan_suga.jpg?h=a2e3a287&itok=EvnxtyYd)
Iraq Parliament Suspends Draconian Cybercrimes Bill
Bill Would Have Criminalized Wide Range of Peaceful Expression
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Raid in Rio de Janeiro Leaves 28 Dead
Widespread Impunity Perpetuates Police Violence in Brazilian State
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US State of Alabama Removes Anti-LGBT Language from Sex Ed Law
Children and Youth Have a Right to Comprehensive Information
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Martial Law in Eastern Congo No Pretext for Abuse
Military Empowered to Curtail Protests and Other Rights in Embattled Provinces
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Myanmar: Junta Bans Satellite Television
Adds to Severe Restrictions on the Internet, Media
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ICC Sentences LRA Leader to 25 Years
Dominic Ongwen’s Status as Child Victim Factors into Punishment
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Budget 2021 Positive Step Toward First Nations Food Security
More Needed to Address Climate Threat