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November 6, 2020 Dispatches

Several US States Advanced Gender Equality on Election Day

Abortion Restrictions Defeated; Paid Family Leave, Mandatory Sex Education Adopted

Boxes of vote-by-mail ballot envelopes are shown at the King County election headquarters in Renton, Washington, October 23, 2020. 
November 6, 2020 Commentary

Why the Pope’s Endorsement of Same-Sex Unions Matters

Pope Francis attends a inter-religious ceremony for peace in the Basilica of Santa Maria in Aracoeli, in Rome, October 20, 2020.
November 6, 2020 News Release

Belarus: Expert Report Calls for International Inquiry into Torture

Documented Wide Range of Government Abuses against Protesters, Political

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November 6, 2020 Dispatches

Dozens of Prisoners Released in Syria

A Positive Step, but Thousands Still Held Incommunicado

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November 5, 2020 Commentary

Will Japan's Government Follow Universities' Lead on Trans Rights?

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Bullying, Violence Common in Schools Worldwide

Governments Should Urgently Tackle Education-Related Abuses

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November 4, 2020 Dispatches

Oregon Decriminalizes Simple Possession of All Drugs

First US State to Take a Public Health Approach to Substance Use

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November 4, 2020 News Release

US: Electoral Process Needs Time

After Historic Turnout, Counts to Show Will of the People

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November 4, 2020 Commentary

Uzbekistan Not Even Close to Meriting EU's Trade Scheme

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November 4, 2020 Commentary

Environmentalists Under Threat in South Africa

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November 4, 2020 Dispatches

What Does the Council of Europe Have Against People with Disabilities?

States Should Oppose Forced Treatment, Detention; Ensure Non-Discrimination

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November 4, 2020 Statement

Human Rights Watch Submission to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women on Lebanon

79th Pre-Session

November 4, 2020 News Release

Lebanon: Broken Promises On Women’s Rights

UN Review Should Focus on Increased Protection Against Violence, Bias

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November 3, 2020 Commentary

Another Blow to Mexican Journalists and Human Rights Defenders

Recent Budget Cuts Threaten Protection Options

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November 3, 2020 News Release

Nepal: Carry Out Rights Panel’s Recommendations

Report Reveals Weak Protections, a Wake-Up Call for Development Partners

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