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December 3, 2017 Witness

International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Voices From The Ground

The Stories From People With Disabilities Who Have Endured Humanitarian crises

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December 1, 2017 Commentary

No Woman Should Need to Beg for An Abortion

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End Open Burning; Create Long-Term Waste Management Plan

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Hold Security Forces Behind Assaults on Family, Friends to Account

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