US: Little Progress on Persistent Rights Challenges
Racial, Economic Inequities Slow Systemic Improvements
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Racial, Economic Inequities Slow Systemic Improvements
Efforts for International Accountability Advance
Escalated Crackdown on Freedom of Expression, Peaceful Activism
Bolster Social Protection System to Counter Economic Challenges
Free Expression Under Threat, Continued Impunity for Rights Violations
Increasing Restrictions on Criticism; Threats to LGBT People, Refugees
Environmental Laws Ignored, Media Freedom Threatened
Address Discrimination Against Women, LGBT People, People with Disabilities
Violent Repression of Protests; Detaining Critics and Victims’ Families
Civilians Bear Brunt of Global Inaction on Wartime Atrocities, Humanitarian Crises
Amid Economic Showdown, Mourning for Ex-Premier Shows Discontent
Mass Killings at Yemen Border; Death Sentences; Long Prison Terms
Activists, Critics Targeted: Growing attacks on refugees and groups at risk
Prioritize Fixing Offshore Detention, Rights of First Nations People, Children in Solitary