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March 1, 2017 News Release

Angola: Police Beat, Set Dogs on Peaceful Protesters

Investigate Unnecessary, Excessive Use of Force

“Samussuku” Chiconda required stitches on his forehead after police officers beat him with batons, Luanda, February 24, 2017.
March 1, 2017 Commentary

Don’t Count States, Respect Rights in Israel/Palestine

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February 28, 2017 Dispatches

Bringing Burma’s Children a Brighter Future

Government Should Sign Safe Schools Declaration

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February 28, 2017 News Release

Governments Step Up for Reproductive Rights

‘She Decides’ Summit to Counter Trump’s ‘Global Gag Rule’

Women and girls wait with their children outside a doctor’s office in Chitwan, Nepal.
February 28, 2017 Dispatches

Iranian Officials’ Hypocrisy Over Oscar Win

Celebrated Filmmakers Face Restrictions, Jail at Home

A statement is read on behalf of Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi at the 89th Academy Awards after he was awarded an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, for his 2016 film The Salesman, Hollywood, California, United States, February 26, 2017.
February 28, 2017 Letter

Joint Letter to Commissioner Jourová Re: Privacy Shield

Drafted in partnership with the American Civil Liberties Union

February 28, 2017 Dispatches

Big Brother’s Book Festival

UAE Event Kicks Off Amid Unrelenting Crackdown on Critics

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February 28, 2017 Commentary

How Will Japan Respond to Attacks on Women’s Health?

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February 28, 2017 Commentary

Urgent Action Needed on Ethnic Profiling in Police Checks in France

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February 28, 2017 News Release

Olympics: Host City Contract Requires Human Rights

New Provisions Could Prevent Abuses That Marred Rio, Sochi, Beijing Games

February 28, 2017 Commentary

The Australian Government Should Stand by Women Impacted by Global Gag Rule

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February 28, 2017 Commentary

The Kansas Killing, Hate and the President's Obligation

February 28, 2017 Statement

Australia: Submission to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Foreign Policy White Paper

Strengthening Human Rights in Australia’s Foreign Policy

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February 27, 2017 Dispatches

Ukraine Acts to Improve Diversity and Inclusion

Health Ministry Form Acknowledges Transgender People

Ukraine’s Ministry of Health draft declaration open for public discussion. Section 4 asks people for gender and offers three options – male, female or N (Н), which means they can choose not to indicate their gender.
February 27, 2017 Dispatches

China Again Whitewashes History

Beijing Twists the Anniversary of a Massacre to Back its Claim on Taiwan

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