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It’s #EarthDay. Last month, Latin America and Caribbean countries adopted a landmark regional agreement on environmental rights – the first to offer specific protections for people who stand up in defense of their right to a healthy environment. On Earth Day, the effort is a good reminder of the dangers and challenges that still face environmental defenders around the region. Good news! This week, Britain became the 74th country to sign the Safe Schools Declaration, pledging to protect schools during wartime. Human Rights Watch and others have championed this declaration because in too many armed conflicts around the world, schools are attacked or used for military deployments. Britain’s decision to join the Declaration is the result of months of campaigning by Human Rights Watch and other organizations. It can now lead by proud example. It’s time for more countries to step up and commit to protecting students around the world! The Week in Numbers. #hrw The US is set to admit the fewest number of refugees in four decades. In particular, admittance of Muslim refugees will likely decline by 85%. Trump’s proposed travel ban may be stalled in the courts, but the administration has found many ways to bring its refugee program to a standstill. (🖍 by Daniel Stolle). Call @senatorchriscoons to reject President Trump’s nomination of Mike Pompeo to be US Secretary of State. +1-202-224-5042. ACT NOW: Venezuela is facing a heartbreaking human rights and humanitarian crisis that President Maduro's administration denies is happening. His government is brutally cracking down on dissent while severe food and medicine shortages make it near impossible for many Venezuelans to feed their children and access the most basic healthcare. April 19 marks the one-year anniversary of the first mass protest that was brutally repressed in 2017. Please show your support for the Venezuelan people. Join Latin music superstar @RicardoMontaner and @HumanRightsWatch as we flood Latin American leaders with tweets. Want to do more? Take action via the link in our bio and help spread the word that #TodosConVenezuela!
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#TodosConVenezuela: Venezuela is facing a heartbreaking human rights and humanitarian crisis that President Maduro's administration denies is happening. April 19 marks the one-year anniversary of the first mass protest that was brutally repressed. Please help us show support for the Venezuelan people.

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