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The Steep Price of Probation in Missouri
State’s Private Probation System Cost Jason $10,000
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"We stand in solidarity with civil society in Hungary"
Joint letter by more than 250 NGOs expressing their "grave concern" over the shrinking space for civil society in Hungary
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United States: State Laws Threaten LGBT Equality
‘License to Discriminate’ Bills Imperil Access to Services
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Interview: Licensing LGBT Discrimination in the US
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What Sweden Should Say about China’s Detention of its National
Foreign Minister Missed Opportunity to Press China for Gui Minhai’s Release
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Hungary: Bills Seek to Block Migrant Support
Withdraw ‘Stop Soros’ Measures; Halt Curbs on Rights Groups
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Submission to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights concerning Mexico
63rd plenary session
Duterte’s Condom Criticism Imperils Philippine HIV Fight
Presidential ‘Joke’ Sets Back Reproductive Health Efforts
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Dutch Postcode Lottery Increases Grant
Additional €1.35 Million for Human Rights Watch Work
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Top Human Rights Tweets of the Week
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China State TV Celebrates New Year – with Racism
Netizens Criticize Blackface, Stereotypes
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Turkey: Convicted for Critical Ideas
Sentences for Journalists, Writers Emblematic of Media Crackdown
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Libya: Residents Barred from Returning Home
ICC Should Investigate Forced Displacement of Tawerghans
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Kazakhstan: Businessman Alleges Torture
Provide Medical Treatment, Ensure Justice for Abuse
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