South Africa: Submission to the UN Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination
111th Session
Israel-Palestine Hostilities Affect Rights in Europe
Combat Antisemitism, Islamophobia; Protect Democratic Protest, Expression
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Mokom Case Falls Flat in Central African Republic
After ICC Release, Anti-Balaka Leader Faces Uncertain Future
Northeast Syria: Turkish Strikes Disrupt Water, Electricity
Attacks Exacerbate Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis for Millions
![Residents of al-Hasakeh city gather around a communal water tank to fill up Jerry cans and buckets with water for their daily needs as they hardly get any water from the city’s water network due to longstanding water disputes, al-Hasakeh city, northeast Syria, May 8, 2023.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/media_2023/10/202310mena_syria_al_hasakeh_water.jpg?h=04deb22c&itok=t5nIOonZ)
Niger: Authorities Putting Rights at Risk
Release Those Arbitrarily Held, Ensure Free Expression, Curtail Violence
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UN General Assembly Should Act on Gaza
Member States Should Demand Civilian Access to Aid, Act to Prevent Atrocities
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Countries Should Back ICC Investigation on Israel-Palestine
Important Opportunity to Speak Up for Justice
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Human Rights Watch’s Reid to Fill Top UN Role
Named Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Victory for Transgender Rights in Japan
Supreme Court Rules Compulsory Sterilization Unconstitutional
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Tirana Hassan's address to the European Parliament's Subcommittee on Human Rights - October 25, 2023
Statement
UN Expert Reports on Myanmar’s ‘Raging Fire of Brutality’
Tougher Measures Needed to Impel Junta to End Abuses
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Israel’s Unlawful Blockade of Gaza Sparks Women’s Rights Crisis
Lack of Treatment, Medicine Pose Risk to Women and Girls
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Israel Still Blocking Aid to Civilians in Gaza
Collective Punishment of Palestinians is a War Crime
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UN Member Countries Condemn China’s Crimes Against Humanity
More than 50 Join Declaration on Human Rights Violations in Xinjiang
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