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UN Rights Body Should Stand with Yemeni People
Renewing Vital Mandate Essential to Support Victims, Stem Abuse
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Ukrainian Families Stranded in Afghanistan
When Flights Resume, Step Up Evacuation Efforts for Citizens, Afghans at Risk
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India's Supreme Court Orders to Vaccinate Patients in Mental Health Facilities
The SC Order is Welcome, But More Needs to Be Done for People with Disabilities
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Canada: Disastrous Impact of Extreme Heat
Failure to Protect Older People, People with Disabilities in British Columbia
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Colombia: Justice Needed for 2017 Police Massacre
Rights Groups Submit Brief to Constitutional Court
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Witness: 'Like the Whole System is Collapsing'
Stories from People with Disabilities During Canada’s Extreme Heatwave
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Qatar: Ensure Fair Trial of Ex-Qatar 2022 Official
Allegations of Coerced Confession
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Duterte is worried about the ICC. He should be.
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Letter to US Senate: Don’t Delay on Federal Criminal Legal Reforms
Consider and Pass Important Federal Criminal Sentencing Reform Bills
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Time to Recognize Reality of Israeli Apartheid & Persecution
Item 7 General debate - HRC48
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Letter to Governor Newsom Regarding HRW's Opposition to AB 1542
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Top Human Rights Tweets of the Week
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Illinois Should Protect Reproductive Rights
Legislators Need to Ensure Access to Safe, Legal Abortion Care for All
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Millions at Risk as Ethiopia Expels UN Officials
Challenge Chokehold on Desperately Needed Humanitarian Aid, Call for Independent Inquiry
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