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October 10, 2019 News Release

Qatar: Urgently Investigate Migrant Worker Deaths

Medical Research Concludes Heatstroke Likely Cause

A foreign worker climbs scaffolding at the Al-Wakra Stadium that is under construction for the 2022 World Cup, in Doha, Qatar.
October 9, 2019 Commentary

There’s a way to fix the Hong Kong crisis

Protesters react from tear gas during a demonstration on China's National Day, under Lion Rock Hill, in Wong Tai Sin, Hong Kong, China October 1, 2019.
October 9, 2019 News Release

Mozambique: Police Linked to Killing of Election Observer

Investigate Shooting, Violence Threatening National Vote

Director of the Gaza NGO Forum (FONGA) and leading election observer, Anastancio Matavele was allegedly killed by police officers on October 7, 2019, in Xai Xai, Gaza.  © 2019  Virgilio Conjo
October 9, 2019 Dispatches

Lebanon No Longer A Safe Haven for Activism

Gender, Sexuality Conference Moved Outside Lebanon Due to Crackdown

Activists at the opening session of the 2019 NEDWA conference, September 27, 2019.
October 9, 2019 News Release

South Sudan/AU: Set Meeting on War Crimes Court

Lack of Communication, Clear Plan Impede Justice

October 9, 2019 Dispatches

Everyone in France Should Have a Right to a Family

New Law Would Let Lesbian Couples, Single Women Get In Vitro Fertilization

French Health Minister Agnes Buzyn gives a speech to introduce the debate on a bill that would give single women and lesbian couples access to in-vitro fertilization, at the National Assembly, in Paris
October 8, 2019 News Release

Bulgaria: Despite Court Order, Australian Still Detained

Clarify Legal Basis Or Release

Bulgaria's prosecutor general Sotir Tsatsarov, right, speaks during a press conference in Sofia, on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018.
October 8, 2019 News Release

Myanmar: Rohingya Jailed for Traveling

End Arbitrary Restrictions on Persecuted Muslim Minority

A police officer stands guard at a checkpoint in Shwe Zar village, northern Rakhine state, Myanmar, September 6, 2017.
October 8, 2019 Commentary

For NBA's Quandary over China, Stand with Human Rights

After the dustup around a tweet by general manager of the NBA’s Houston Rockets, Daryl Morey, workers removed sponsor stands in front of Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets game.
October 8, 2019 Commentary

Living as an Internally Displaced Person in Ukraine

Many from Non-Government-Controlled Areas Face Bureaucracy, Discrimination

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October 8, 2019 Dispatches

Supreme Court Considers Rights of LGBT Workers in the US

Government Should Ensure Clear Protections

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October 8, 2019 Dispatches

Russia Censors LGBT Online Groups

Court Warps Child Rights Arguments to Defend ‘Gay Propaganda’ Law

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October 8, 2019 Statement

Children’s Right to a Healthy Environment

Submission by Human Rights Watch to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

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October 8, 2019 Dispatches

UK Should Dial Down Its Dangerous Brexit Language

Divisive Talk on Brexit Puts People at Risk of Physical Harm

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October 8, 2019 News Release

Bahrain: Prisoners Denied Medical Care

End Degrading Treatment of Imprisoned Opposition Activists

Six individuals held in Bahraini prisons.

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