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July 10, 2025 News Release

US Imposes Sanctions on UN Special Rapporteur

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July 9, 2025 News Release

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Weakens Judicial Independence, Prosecutorial Capacity, Environmental Protection

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FIFA Should Press US on Immigration Policies

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July 1, 2025 News Release

US: Budget Would Benefit Wealthiest at Expense of Rights

Slashing Social Programs to Help Pay for Regressive Tax Cuts Would Harm Millions

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July 1, 2025 News Release

Malawi: Police Look on as Peaceful Protesters Assaulted

Investigate Violence, Ensure Freedom of Assembly Ahead of September Elections

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EU Council Turning Supply Chain Law into Window Dressing

Parliament Should Prevent Gutting Corporate Accountability Directive

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