March 20, 2020
Egypt’s Denial of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Ignoring LGBT Rights Endangers People in Time of COVID-19
![Young people wave a rainbow flag at a Cairo concert featuring the Lebanese Band Mashrou’ Leila. Activist Ahmed Alaa confirmed that he raised a rainbow flag at the concert in a Buzzfeed video including this image prior to his arrest.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/multimedia_images_2017/201710lgbt_egypt_mashrou.jpg?itok=1OR8BQDn)
March 20, 2020
Wider Steps Needed to Protect Prisoners’ Health in Italy
Government’s Coronavirus Response in Prisons Leaves Thousands at Risk
![Inmates stage a protest against new rules to cope with coronavirus emergency](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/multimedia_images_2020/202003eca_italy_covid19.jpg?itok=zPddO4eH)
March 20, 2020
Millions of Ethiopians Can’t Get COVID-19 News
Refusal to Restore Communications Threatens Public Health
![A volunteer provides hand sanitizer to passengers entering a bus](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/multimedia_images_2020/202003africa_ethiopia_covid19.jpg?itok=Gv4oDZeH)
March 20, 2020
Bangladesh Should Address Vulnerability to Coronavirus
Ensure Sufficient Health Services Available and Accessible to All
![Muslims wear protective masks while offering Friday prayers](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/multimedia_images_2020/202003asia_bangladesh_covid19.jpg?itok=bcnT6VLn)
March 20, 2020
South Sudan Needs to Address Cycles of Intercommunal Killings
Address Underlying Grievances, Protect Civilians, Ensure Rule of Law
![Victims of ethnic violence in Jonglei, state, South Sudan, wait in line at the World Food Program distribution center in Pibor to receive emergency food rations, January 12, 2012.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/multimedia_images_2020/202003africa_southsudan_ethnicviolence.jpg?itok=norXU1Wl)
March 20, 2020
Afghanistan’s Prisoner Dilemma
Dispute Over Releases Shows Need to Include Victims’ Groups in Talks
![Officers stand guard in front of the Pul-e Charkhi prison's gate in Kabul](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/multimedia_images_2020/202003asia_afghanistan_prison.jpg?itok=pl4NlMpy)
March 20, 2020
US Nursing Home Visitor Ban Isolates Seniors
COVID-19 Response Should Protect, Not Cut Off, Older People
![The single-story Life Care Center, a facility in Kirkland, Washington, March 18, 2020.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/multimedia_images_2020/202003us_disabilities_oldercare_nursinghome.jpg?itok=-Qkh2L7z)
March 20, 2020
Rampaging Rights Violations Despite Lukewarm Reforms
![The flag of Zimbabwe](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/multimedia_images_2020/202001africa_zimbabwe_flag.jpg?itok=uueuj6_u)
March 20, 2020
Human Rights Watch Memorandum of Support for Preservation of the New York Pretrial Reform Law
![The front gate is pictured at the Taconic Correctional Facility in Bedford Hills, New York April 8, 2016.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/multimedia_images_2016/2016-08-us-prison-newyork.jpg?itok=fHdUYd2n)
March 20, 2020
US: Ensure Affordable COVID-19 Treatment
Cost of Coronavirus Care Could Lead to Crushing Medical Debt
![202003bhr_coronavirus_healthcare](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/multimedia_images_2020/202003bhr_coronavirus_healthcare.jpg?itok=cY269QMG)
March 20, 2020
Greece: Grant Asylum Access to New Arrivals
Authorities Prevent Access to Services, Plan Transfers to Mainland Detention
![202003ref_greece_lesbos_siamadis_1](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/multimedia_images_2020/202003ref_greece_lesbos_siamadis_1.jpg?itok=KWlP7y5r)
March 20, 2020
UK Bill a License for Military Crimes?
Law Would Stymie Prosecution of Armed Forces for Abuses
![Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London, March 18, 2020.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/multimedia_images_2020/202003europe_uk_johnson_parliament.jpg?itok=109A-IHg)
March 20, 2020
Jordan: State of Emergency Declared
Government Promises to Respect Rights in COVID-19 Response
![Jordanian Armed Forces guarding a hotel used as a quarantine site in Amman, Jordan. 18 March 2020.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/multimedia_images_2020/202003mena_jordan_quarantinesite.jpg?itok=3aIyFUIs)