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September 30, 2026 Statement

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HRW Oral Statement - Universal Periodic Review Outcome Adoption - HRC63

Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, June 16, 2025.
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US: At a Time of Sharp Deterioration in Rights Situation, the Council Cannot Look the Other Way

HRW Oral Statement - Item 6 General Debate - HRC63

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Government, Donors, Investors Should Ensure Rebuilding Serves Communities

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September 25, 2026 News Release

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Decision Compounds Fears Sparked by Administration Actions Around Midterms

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September 25, 2026 Letter

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September 25, 2026 Dispatches

Niger Rejects Key Rights Recommendations at UN Review

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Russia Crackdown on Bypassing Online Censorship

Blocking, Cyberattacks, App Takedowns

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September 24, 2026 Statement

Malaysia: Release detained human rights defenders and end harassment against them

Joint Statement

September 24, 2026 Statement

Ethiopia: Renewed Tigray Fighting Shows Need to Protect Civilians

September 23, 2026 News Release

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Said Found Guilty of Crimes Against Humanity, Acquitted on War Crimes

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