The United States Still Needs the Equality Act
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Broad Communications Shutdowns Threaten Lives
Foreign Minister Should Raise Issue of Attacks on Civil Society
Drop Cases, Protect Media Freedom
Government Quashing Basic Freedoms; Politicized Institutions Given Free Rein
Stalled Diplomatic Talks Highlight Urgent Need for Political Leadership
Lack of Access, Damaged Infrastructure, Bias Pose Rollout Risk
Governments Should Press for Release of Detainees, Return to Civilian Rule
Repudiate Trump Slurs against Activists Critical of Israel and its Settlements
UN Human Rights Council Should Pursue Accountability
Follow Up Universal Periodic Review with Concrete Action