Country Profiles: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
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Congress Should Amend and Pass Bill Ending Prohibition
Presidential Directives Spurred by IMF Loan Talks Present Opportunity, Risks
Government Should End Harassment of Independent Groups
More Ambitious Measures Needed to Protect Human Rights
Lawmakers Should Enact Proposed Criminal Code Reform
Legislation Would Restore SNAP and TANF Access for Individuals with a Past Felony Drug Conviction
Brazil Should Deliver Results in Reducing Deforestation and Impunity for Environmental Crime and Violence
Address Healthcare Shortages, End Mixed Messaging
Less Police Violence, But Intimidation, Advanced Roundups
This Earth Day, Eyes on 33 Governments Accused of Violating Child Rights
Anti-Sikh Violence a Continuing Concern