Key Moment for Scrutiny of Economic and Social Rights Record in the UK
UN Expert Committee to Hear from Civil Society Groups; Refine Questions for Authorities
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Saudi Arabia: End Male Guardianship
Personal Status Law Discriminates Against Women, Lacks Rights Defenders’ Input
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Saudi Arabia: Law Enshrines Male Guardianship
Personal Status Law Discriminates Against Women in Marriage, Divorce, Custody
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The Covid-19 Pandemic: Three Years In
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Little to Cheer for in South Korea on International Women’s Day
Government Should Address Dire State of Women’s Rights
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Interview: Taking Walks Without Wearing Hijab in Iran
“I also believe in the beauty and importance of our walks”
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The Global Backlash Against Women’s Rights
A Stark Reminder on International Women’s Day
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Lebanon: 38 Countries Condemn Interference with Beirut Blast Probe
Allow Domestic Investigation to Resume; Prioritize Judicial Reform
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Germany: Low-Income Households Struggle for Social and Economic Rights
Inflation Pushing Single-Parent-Led Families, Often Mothers, to Breaking Point
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South Sudan: UN Human Rights Council should maintain efforts to challenge impunity continuing to fuel grave abuses
HRW Statement - Item 2 Enhanced Interactive Dialogue with the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan - HRC52
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Nicaragua: UN Group of Experts Highlights Severity of Human Rights Crisis
HRW Statement - Item 2 Interactive Dialogue with the Group of Experts on Nicaragua - HRC52
France: Reject Surveillance in Olympic Games Law
Algorithm-Driven System Would Violate Rights
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COP28: Carbon Market Rules Should Protect Rights
Expert Group to Propose Rules for Future Market Under Paris Agreement
Georgia: ‘Foreign Agents’ Bill Tramples on Rights
Reject Measure Restricting Freedom of Expression and Association