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November 13, 2026

France: Sweeping Bill Threatens Peaceful Protest, Rights

A draft law that passed in its first reading by the French Senate on October 27, 2026, contains measures that would severely undermine the rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression, and are incompatible with France’s human rights treaty obligations, Human Rights Watch said today. The so-called “vandals pay” bill is now pending review by the National Assembly.
Protesters gather in Place de la Nation square during a demonstration called by high-school students, joined by unions and teachers, who have been demanding better learning conditions, in Paris, France, on October 6, 2026.
November 12, 2026

Indonesia: Alleged Excessive Force Against Protesters

Indonesian authorities should impartially investigate allegations that military and police officers on November 10, 2026, responded to youth protests with excessive force and may have deliberately provoked violence.
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November 12, 2026

Attack on Trans Sex Workers in Argentina Demands Justice

A brutal attack on trans women sex workers in Buenos Aires has sparked outrage in Argentina, raising questions about hate-motivated violence and the responsibility of public officials to protect groups vulnerable to discrimination.
A protest rally against violence towards trans people
November 12, 2026

Global Treaty Needed to Combat Autonomous Weapons Threat

The failure of states to take decisive action on autonomous weapons next week at the Review Conference of the Convention on Conventional Weapons (CCW) would leave civilians dangerously exposed to rapidly advancing military technologies.
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November 11, 2026

“We Want to be Treated as Human”

Impact of US Foreign Aid Cuts on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care in Indonesia

The 33-page report, “‘We Want to Be Treated as Human’: Impact of US Foreign Aid Cuts on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care in Indonesia,” documents the Trump administration’s dismantling of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and finds that it eliminated services for people at greatest risk of HIV, creating additional barriers to testing, prevention, and lifesaving treatment. The Indonesian government and international donors should urgently restore support for community-led HIV/AIDS services.
 

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