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July 24, 2019 News Release

Thailand: New Government Disregards Rights

Policy Statement Fails to Address Major Concerns

Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha arrives for a group photo with his cabinet members at the government house in Bangkok.  © 2019 Vichan Poti/Pacific Press/Sipa USA via AP Images
July 24, 2019 News Release

US Senate: Oppose Nominee to UN Mission in Geneva

Andrew Bremberg’s Extreme Views on Women’s Rights Contrary to Human Rights Law

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July 24, 2019 Dispatches

Life Unraveling for Russian Same-Sex Couple and Their Kids

Authorities View Gay Parents as Unfit by Definition

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July 24, 2019 Dispatches

Côte d’Ivoire Marriage Reform a Step for Women

Law Could Spur Change Throughout Africa

A new marriage law in Côte d’Ivoire could be a step toward women having the same rights as their husbands over marital property.
July 24, 2019 Letter

Operation Safe Return is Not Safe

Letter to Congress Strongly Opposes Program that Fast-tracks Immigration Procedures

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July 24, 2019 Commentary

Trump’s Attack on Asylum Seekers Was Made in Australia

Demonstrators protest against the detention of asylum seekers at Australian-run offshore detention centers on the island of Nauru and Papua New Guinea’s Manus Island, in Sydney, Australia, August 31, 2017.
July 24, 2019 News Release

Israel: Court Delays Hearing to Deport Rights Activist

Case Will Test Government Efforts to Silence Rights Groups

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July 24, 2019 News Release

Nigeria: Deadly Crackdown on Shia Protest

Allow Peaceful Demonstrations; End Use of Excessive Force

Members of the Shia Islamic Movement in Nigeria in protest march for the release of their leader in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, on July 22, 2019. © Private 2019
July 24, 2019 Report

Central African Republic: New Court Should Step Up Effort

Donors, Government Should Increase Support

International Special Prosecutor Toussaint Muntazini (left) and former Central African Republic prime minister Mathieu Simplice Sarandji (right).
July 24, 2019 Report

Egypt: New NGO Law Renews Draconian Restrictions

Disproportionately Huge Fines; Ban on Links with Foreign Groups

Prominent rights activist and journalist Hossam Baghat, center, leaves a courtroom at the Cairo Criminal Court on March 24, 2016. In recent years, Egyptian authorities have relentlessly prosecuted leading human rights and civil society activists for their
July 24, 2019 Commentary

Why Is Egypt Attacking Human Rights Groups?

Egyptian President Abdelfattah Al-Sisi. During his presidency, Egypt has harassed, prosecuted, arrested and seized the assets of dozens of human rights groups and defenders.
July 23, 2019 News Release

Philippines: Drop Sedition Cases Against Duterte Critics

Complaint Filed Against Vice President, 35 Others, Intended to Harass, Intimidate

Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, second left, escorts Vice President Leni Robredo, right, who visited him at the Philippine Senate Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018 in suburban Pasay city, south of Manila, Philippines.
July 23, 2019 News Release

US: Massachusetts Should Ban Child Marriage

Senate Vote Set on Bill to Prohibit Anyone Under 18 From Marrying

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July 23, 2019 Commentary

The Government Needs to Solve Basra’s Water Problems

Drone footage taken by the Norwegian Refugee Council in Basra city in October 2018. © 2018 Norwegian Refugee Council
July 23, 2019 News Release

US: Bill Seeks to End Federal Marijuana Prohibition

Would Expunge Records, Open Industry to Drug War Victims

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