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March 8, 2021 Commentary

Russia’s Deadly Negligence of Domestic Violence

In February 2017, parliament decriminalized first instances of battery among family members.
March 8, 2021 Commentary

France Should Act at Home to Lead on Gender Equality Globally

Demonstrators attend a rally against gender-based violence in Marseille, France, November 24, 2018. The banners read "You are not alone" and "harassed at work."
March 8, 2021 Letter

More Than 100 Organizations Call for Expeditious Action to Ban Chlorpyrifos

March 8, 2021 News Release

Burundi: Free Forcibly Returned Refugees

Drop Baseless Charges; Investigate Intelligence Service

Sign outside the Muha High Court in Bujumbura, Burundi.
March 8, 2021 Letter

Call for Independent Investigation into Rwandan Singer Kizito Mihigo’s Death

Open Letter to All Commonwealth Heads of Government

Kizito Mihigo.
March 7, 2021 Dispatches

Bring Highland Killers in Papua New Guinea to Justice

Provincial, National Authorities Have a Responsibility to Protect Public

In this July 8, 2019 file photo, locals stand near the bodies of victims recovered following tribal violence in Karida, Papua New Guinea.
March 7, 2021 Commentary

Overcoming Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Across Africa

Access to information, Community Engagement Are Key

March 6, 2021 News Release

Zimbabwe: Thousands of Villagers Facing Eviction

Planned Displacements to Make Way for Commercial Venture

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March 5, 2021 Report

Ethiopia: Eritrean Forces Massacre Tigray Civilians

UN Should Urgently Investigate Atrocities by All Parties

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March 5, 2021 Commentary

Top Rights Tweets of the Week

Footage obtained by Human Rights Watch of the gunfire exchange between Tigrayan militia and town residents against Eritrean forces who were stationed on May Quho hill, Axum, Tigray region on November 28, 2020. These clips have been edited to protect the identity of the person recording. 
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Witness: “If You Scream, They Will Beat You More”

Migrants Face Human Rights Abuses at EU Borders; Impunity Persists

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March 5, 2021 Statement

Statement on Section Four to the Consultations on Political Declaration on the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas

Delivered by Bonnie Docherty, Senior Researcher

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March 5, 2021 Statement

Statement on Section Three to the Consultations on Political Declaration on the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas

Delivered by Steve Goose, Executive Director, on behalf of the International Network on Explosive Weapons

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March 5, 2021 Commentary

Anti-Trans Laws Would Risk Georgia's World Cup Dreams

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March 5, 2021 News Release

Cambodia: Scrap Abusive Covid-19 Prevention Bill

20-Year Sentences Wrong Approach to Public Health Challenge

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