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Zambian Police Summon Priest After Critical Sermon
Authorities Should Ensure Freedoms of Association, Assembly, and Expression
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UN Rights Council Boosts Scrutiny of North Korea
General Assembly, Security Council Should Also Take Action
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New Hope for Love for Japanese Children Needing Families
Expanded Incentives for Foster Families Take Effect
Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Bhutan
47th Session of the UN Universal Periodic Review
Senegal: Human Rights Agenda for President Faye
Prioritize Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
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Philippines: New ‘Drug War’ Declared in Davao City
Inaction from Manila as Ex-President Duterte’s Son Threatens Surge in Killings
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Saudi Arabia: Global Tennis ‘Sportswashes’ Abuses
Twin Deals Expand Rights-Abusive Country’s Influence in Tennis
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Zambia: Submission to the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child
43rd Ordinary Session
World Health Day Marked amid Widespread Failures to Invest in Public Health Care
Governments Need to Provide Adequate Services for All
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Russia: In Wake of Concert Attack, Central Asians at Risk
Increase in Violence, Harassment
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UN Shows Conflicting Approaches to Myanmar Crisis
Security Council Inaction Highlighted at Rare Open Meeting
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Bulgaria: Alleged Beating of Detained Saudi Activist
Investigate Abuse, Halt Unlawful Deportation
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Birthday Behind Bars in Russia
Human Rights Defender Preparing Appeal Suffers Ill-Treatment
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Child Rights Abuses Go Unchallenged due to UN Funding Crisis
UN Committee on the Rights of the Child Cancels Upcoming Session
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