Kenya: Rift Valley Violence Threatens Voting
Thousands Displaced; Face Disenfranchisement
'Back the Blue' Act is a pass for street justice
Law meant to protect officers would also make them less accountable
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China Court Rules Against Forced Conversion Therapy
Ruling Should Prompt Banning of Practice to Change Sexual Orientation
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The Trial Of One Of Africa’s Most Corrupt Politicians Shows That Fighting Graft Is Global
As the U.S. withdraws from its role leading the fight against corruption, this trial in Paris shows a way forward.
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Trump Might Like Putin, but He’s No Despot
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Contraception is Lifesaving but Often Out of Reach
Family Planning Donors Should Assess Effects of US Funding Restrictions
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Letter from HRW to French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian
Re: Family Planning 2020 Summit in London
Armenia: Ill-Treatment Reports Mar High-Profile Trial
Prompt, Thorough, Effective Inquiry Needed
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Cambodia: Revoke Ban on Election Monitors
New Threats to Civil Society, Free and Fair Elections
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Letter from HRW to Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Bishop
Re: Family Planning 2020 Summit in London
Australia: Fulfill Pledges on Women’s Health
Promote Sexual and Reproductive Health at Family Planning Summit in London
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Kurdistan Region of Iraq: Yezidi Fighters’ Families Expelled
Forced Returns, Threats Amount to Collective Punishment
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Egypt: Don’t Deport Uyghurs to China
Muslim Minority Face Jail, Torture if Forcibly Returned