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April 29, 2021 Commentary

Russia Closing Down Media Freedoms

Editors of the student magazine DOXA Natalya Tyshkevich, left, and Alla Gutnikova wait at the Basmanny District Court, in Moscow, Russia.
April 29, 2021 News Release

US: Pass PRO Act to Empower Workers, Protect Rights

Reverse Decades-Long Assault on Right to Join Unions; Curb Inequality

Frontline healthcare workers in Minnesota picket for fair wages. 
April 29, 2021 Q & A

Why the US PRO Act Matters for the Right to Unionize: Questions and Answers

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April 29, 2021 News Release

DR Congo: Prioritize Justice for Serious Crimes

New Lukonde Government Should Set Transitional Justice Roadmap

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April 29, 2021 Report

Tunisia Jails Repatriated Women With Suspected ISIS Ties

Ensure Humane Treatment, Due Process, Medical Care

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April 29, 2021 Dispatches

Another Day of Violence Across Nigeria

Deepening Insecurity Requires Urgent Response to Protect Civilians

Photo shows Greenfield University in Nigeria, in the daylight with a green sign reading the university's name.
April 28, 2021 Dispatches

New York City Government Votes to Promote Intersex Rights

First in the US Legislation Aims to Educate Public

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April 28, 2021 News Release

India: Protect Rights, Dignity Amid Covid-19 Crisis

Ensure Equitable Health Care; Uphold Free Speech; Reduce Prison Population

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April 28, 2021 Dispatches

University of Toronto’s Leadership Draws Fire Over Academic Freedom

Law School Accused of Bowing to Pressure from Pro-Israel Advocacy Group

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April 28, 2021 Dispatches

The US Shouldn’t Use Intellectual Property Claims to Block Vaccine Access

Donations Aren’t Enough to Address Global Need

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April 28, 2021 Dispatches

High-level Commitment in Brazil to Protect People with Disabilities

Prosecutors Mandated to Inspect Institutions, Promote Independent Living

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April 27, 2021 News Release

Bangladesh: Rohingya Refugees Allegedly Tortured

Investigate Security Force Beatings for Attempting to Flee Bhasan Char Island

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April 27, 2021 News Release

Japan: Suspend Aid Benefitting Myanmar Junta

Urgently Review All Non-Humanitarian Projects

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April 27, 2021 Commentary

Say Israel is Committing Apartheid? It’s Not a Decision We Reached Lightly.

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April 27, 2021 UPR

Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Tajikistan

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