Russia Closing Down Media Freedoms
![Editors of the student magazine DOXA Natalya Tyshkevich, left, and Alla Gutnikova wait at the Basmanny District Court, in Moscow, Russia.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/media_2021/04/202103ECA_Russia_Doxa.jpg?h=903dff9f&itok=yePV8xvz)
US: Pass PRO Act to Empower Workers, Protect Rights
Reverse Decades-Long Assault on Right to Join Unions; Curb Inequality
![Frontline healthcare workers in Minnesota picket for fair wages.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/media_2021/04/202104bhr_unitedstates_allinapicket.jpg?h=76da2723&itok=6JmNKD4i)
DR Congo: Prioritize Justice for Serious Crimes
New Lukonde Government Should Set Transitional Justice Roadmap
![Women demonstrate for peace in Beni, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, April 23, 2021.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/media_2021/04/202104africa_drc_beniwomen.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=L_FnWG3H)
Tunisia Jails Repatriated Women With Suspected ISIS Ties
Ensure Humane Treatment, Due Process, Medical Care
![The Palace of Justice in Tunis, Tunisia, on January 29, 2019.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/media_2021/04/202104mena_tunisia_repatriation.jpg?h=a141e9ea&itok=G1DZ0iUS)
Another Day of Violence Across Nigeria
Deepening Insecurity Requires Urgent Response to Protect Civilians
![Photo shows Greenfield University in Nigeria, in the daylight with a green sign reading the university's name.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/media_2021/04/202104africa_nigeria_greenfield.jpg?h=1bedc4cb&itok=WRoEEnkc)
New York City Government Votes to Promote Intersex Rights
First in the US Legislation Aims to Educate Public
India: Protect Rights, Dignity Amid Covid-19 Crisis
Ensure Equitable Health Care; Uphold Free Speech; Reduce Prison Population
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University of Toronto’s Leadership Draws Fire Over Academic Freedom
Law School Accused of Bowing to Pressure from Pro-Israel Advocacy Group
![Signage at the University of Toronto.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/media_2020/09/202009americas_canada_universitytoronto.jpg?h=e57db323&itok=2XYoNsdI)
The US Shouldn’t Use Intellectual Property Claims to Block Vaccine Access
Donations Aren’t Enough to Address Global Need
![A woman receives the AstraZeneca vaccine for Covid-19 at an apartment building in Bengaluru, India, April 24, 2021.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/media_2021/04/202104asia_india_covid_vaccine.jpg?h=719b189e&itok=PnqcMFMM)
High-level Commitment in Brazil to Protect People with Disabilities
Prosecutors Mandated to Inspect Institutions, Promote Independent Living
![A group of persons with disabilities in a yard in an institution in Rio de Janeiro. Residents are taken outside for a few hours during the day but spend most of the time confined to their beds.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/multimedia_images_2018/201805drd_brazil_photo8.jpg?itok=uRxxXIml)
Bangladesh: Rohingya Refugees Allegedly Tortured
Investigate Security Force Beatings for Attempting to Flee Bhasan Char Island
![Rohingya refugees headed to the Bhasan Char island prepare to board navy vessels from the south eastern port city of Chattogram, Bangladesh on Feb.15,2021. © 2021 AP Photo](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/media_2021/04/202104Asia_Bangladesh_BhasanChar.jpg?h=35bc5f31&itok=O0DoMG7S)
Japan: Suspend Aid Benefitting Myanmar Junta
Urgently Review All Non-Humanitarian Projects
![People protest the Myanmar Armed Forces in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo on April 1, 2021.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/media_2021/04/202104asia_japan_myanmar.jpg?h=9956d361&itok=JFCnxnl3)