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A Bleak Future with Education Under Attack in Afghanistan
Bomb Blasts in Kabul’s Hazara Neighborhood Deepen Students’, Families’ Fears
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Chad: How Much Longer Will the Military Council Stay?
Year After Takeover, Impunity, Unclear Election Timeline Are Major Concerns
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Afghanistan: Herat Women’s Prison Head Missing 6 Months
Taliban Should Investigate Alia Azizi’s ‘Disappearance,’ Report Whereabouts
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Refugees in Europe Need Mental Health Support
Governments Should Ensure Access for Those Struggling with Trauma
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Indonesia Military Finally Ends Abusive ‘Virginity Test’
Authorities Should Investigate Decades of Trauma Caused by Practice
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Human Rights Watch Urges Support for NYS Sentencing Reform
New York Lawmakers Should Co-sponsor the Eliminate Mandatory Minimums (S.7871/ A.9166), Second Look (S.7872/A.8894), and Earned Time Act (S.7873A/ A.8462B)
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Houthis Commit to End Violations Against Children in Yemen
Pledge Comes Amidst Ceasefire in Prolonged Conflict
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China: Credibility of UN Human Rights Chief’s Visit at Risk
60 Groups Urge Transparency, Protection of Sources, Release of Overdue Report
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Algeria: Jailed Activist Ends Hunger Strike
Sentenced to Year in Prison for Spreading ‘False’ Information
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Morocco: Drop Charges Against Activist
Faces 4 Years for Social Media Political Commentary
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How to make the Biden-Harris ‘root causes’ strategy work
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