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February 6, 2023 Dispatches

Houthis Violating Women’s and Girls' Rights in Yemen

UN Experts Highlight Widespread Harm

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Prioritize Justice for Electoral Violence; Address Security Concerns

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Recent Allegations Highlight Claims of Abuses by Detective Branch

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Ensure Justice for Victims; Expand Civic Space

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Release Floriane Irangabiye; End Politicized Prosecutions

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Israel: Collective Punishment against Palestinians

Homes Sealed in Response to Recent Attacks on Civilians

Israeli forces enter the East Jerusalem home of Khayri Alqam, who killed seven civilians in the Israeli settlement of Neve Yaakov on January 27, 2023, to seal and eventually demolish it.
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Expand the Child Grant; Include Informal Workers

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