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May 7, 2021 Dispatches

Martial Law in Eastern Congo No Pretext for Abuse

Military Empowered to Curtail Protests and Other Rights in Embattled Provinces

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Adds to Severe Restrictions on the Internet, Media

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May 6, 2021 Dispatches

ICC Sentences LRA Leader to 25 Years

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May 6, 2021 Commentary

Budget 2021 Positive Step Toward First Nations Food Security

More Needed to Address Climate Threat

May 6, 2021 Commentary

Will South Sudan rein in its notorious National Security Service?

The NSS has become a feared agency and a vital tool in the government’s campaign of silencing dissent.

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May 6, 2021 News Release

Afghanistan: Health Care for Women Hit by Aid Cuts

Dropping Donor Support Threatens Essential Services

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Climate Crisis A Rising Threat to Maternal Health in the US

Evidence of Impact Mounts, Action is Needed

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Greece: Custody Bill Puts Women, Children at Risk

Reject Proposed Legal Changes; Improve Protections for Abuse Victims

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May 6, 2021 News Release

COVAX: Enhance Transparency, Share Intellectual Property

Global Vaccine Initiative Should Fulfill Its Human Rights Responsibilities

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May 6, 2021 News Release

Uganda: Reject Sexual Offenses Bill

Draft Law Criminalizes Consensual Sex, Lets Down Assault Survivors

Brenda, a Ugandan transgender woman, was arrested and assaulted by police in the wake of the passage of Uganda’s 2014 Anti-Homosexuality Bill. Activists fear that the passage of the Sexual Offences Bill will similarly lead to anti-LGBT violence.
May 5, 2021 Dispatches

Biden Pledges Support for Covid-19 Intellectual Property Waiver

Other Governments Should Drop Opposition and Follow Suit

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Joint Letter to Financial Crimes Enforcement Network RE: Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements

Docket Number: FINCEN-2021-0005; RIN: 1506-AB49

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Ensure Aid Reaches Residents of Covid-19 ‘Red Zones’

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