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September 27, 2019 News Release

Venezuela: UN Creates Independent Investigative Body

Important Step Toward Accountability for Rights Violations

Voting record of the resolution adopted by the UN Human Rights Council on Venezuela, Geneva, September 27, 2019.
September 3, 2019 Impact

Indonesia Upholds Rights of People with Mental Health Conditions

Agreement Signed to Monitor Social Care and Mental Health Institutions

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August 27, 2019 Impact

Shuttering Notorious Jaslyk Prison A Victory for Human Rights in Uzbekistan

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August 22, 2019 Impact

European Court Slams Russia Over Domestic Violence Case

Ruling means justice for victim, first step toward directing policy changes

In February 2017, parliament decriminalized first instances of battery among family members.
August 22, 2019 News Release

Saudi Arabia: Travel Restrictions on Saudi Women Lifted

Other Discriminatory Guardianship Rules Remain

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August 5, 2019 Impact

Iraq Authorities Acknowledge Horrific Prison Overcrowding

Those Arrested Have a Right to Speedy and Fair Trails

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August 2, 2019 Impact

US Moved Some Children from Abusive Texas Border Facility

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Interview: Protecting All Workers, Everywhere

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July 26, 2019 Dispatches

Massachusetts State Senate Votes to Ban Child Marriage

State House of Representatives and Governor Baker Should Act Next

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ILO: New Treaty to Protect Workers from Violence, Harassment

Governments Should Ratify to Ensure Safer World of Work

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June 21, 2019 Dispatches

How 15 Minutes of Courtroom Drama Stopped UK Arms to Saudi Arabia

UK Suspends New Arms Licenses to Saudis After Losing Appeal in Face of Yemen War Violations

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June 20, 2019 News Release

UK: Arms Sales to Saudis Suspended After Landmark Ruling

Court Holds Government Failed to Consider Violations in Yemen

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June 10, 2019 News Release

Award for Disability Rights Work

Access Living Honors Human Rights Watch

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May 28, 2019 Impact

Increasing Pressure on Venezuela’s Government

Other Latin American Countries Speaking Out Against Maduro

Venezuela’s Journalists Can’t be Silenced
May 28, 2019 Impact

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Teen with Autism Allowed Back to School

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