Syria: Children with Disabilities Left Unprotected
UN, Governments Should Facilitate Aid; Strengthen Inclusion, Protection
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Afghan Disability Rights Advocate Honored
Benafsha Yaqoobi Promotes Intersectional Disability Rights
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Pakistan Floods Dire for Millions of Children
Impoverished Districts Especially Hard Hit
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Forest Guardian Slaying Overshadows Amazon Day
Brazilian Government Policies Undermine Protections for Indigenous Rights
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Uzbekistan’s Proposed Medical Testing Law Violates Basic Rights
Marginalized Groups Should Be Protected and Supported, Not Targeted and Discriminated Against
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A Push to Silence LGBT Rights in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Threat to Free Expression Signals Shrinking Space for Activism
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Hong Kong: Children’s Book Authors Convicted
Authorities Revive Sedition Law as New Weapon Against Peaceful Critics
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Joint UK Civil Society Briefing on the Bill of Rights Bill
For Second Reading in the House of Commons
Afghanistan: Renewal of the Special Rapporteur’s Mandate and Need for Stronger Accountability Measures
Open Letter to Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations Human Rights Council
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UN Report Details Taliban Abuses in Afghanistan
‘Widespread Gross Violations’ Against Women, Religious Minorities, Journalists
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Air Pollution Kills Millions Every Year: Action Needed
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Harsh Sentences for Belarusian Activists in Politically Motivated Case
Court’s Verdict is the Latest in Authorities’ Crackdown on Civil Society
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UK Prime Minister Truss Should End Government Assault On Rights
New Government has an Opportunity to Reverse Damage
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How Targeting LGBTQ+ Rights Are Part of the Authoritarian Playbook
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