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December 9, 2019
The Enduring Power of Protest
Around the World, People are Putting Their Lives at Risk to Defend Rights
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December 9, 2019
Utah Governor to Trump: ‘Allow Us to Accept More Refugees’
Letter Counters Trump Administration’s Historically Low Refugee Admittance Policies
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December 9, 2019
Russia: Domestic Violence Bill Falls Short
Lacks Specificity, Full Range of Protections Urgently Needed
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December 8, 2019
Top Human Rights Tweets of the Week
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December 6, 2019
Numbers Tell the Story of Hong Kong’s Human Rights
Protesters Unbowed by Government Crackdown
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December 6, 2019
Brazil Grants Asylum to 21,000 Venezuelans in a Single Day
Decision Based on Reports of Severe Human Rights Abuses in Venezuela
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December 6, 2019
Feminist Art Exhibit Threatened in Kyrgyzstan
Museum Director Resigns in Wake of Violent Threats
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December 6, 2019
Saudi Arabia’s Strategy to ‘Sportswash’ Abuses
Leaders Seek to Sideline Rights Concerns Through Boxing, Dakar Rally
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December 6, 2019
Russian Trans Woman Sentenced to Three Years in Men’s Prison on Bogus Pornography Charges
Baseless Prosecution Puts Life and Health at Great Risk
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December 6, 2019
Burundi’s Poll Exacts Brutal Toll
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December 6, 2019
Burundi: Elections ‘Levy’ Opens Door to Abuse
Rein in Ruling Party Youths, Ensure Accountability
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December 6, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Blogger Faces Incitement Charges
Detained, Held Under House Arrest Over Posts on Corruption
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