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October 7, 2020 Dispatches

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New Decree Rolls Back Some of the Worst Aspects of Immigration Policy

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October 6, 2020 Dispatches

Don’t Let Orphan’s Canadian Homecoming Be an Exception

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October 2, 2020 Dispatches

Georgia Passes Sweeping Labor Reforms

New Regulations Bring the Country Closer to International Standards

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September 24, 2020 Report

Qatar: Significant Labor and Kafala Reforms

Enforcement Needed, Other Provisions in Effect Still Carry Risk of Abuse

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September 18, 2020 News Release

Lebanon: New Safeguards for Migrant Domestic Workers

A Positive Step, But Ensure Enforcement; Amend Labor Law

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September 16, 2020 Impact

Burkina Faso Executions Prompt Broad Call for Inquiry

Donor Countries Urge Investigations into Mass Graves

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August 25, 2020 Dispatches

Will Serbia Release Covid-19 Data from Institutions?

Ensure Transparency, End Institutional Care

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August 19, 2020 Impact

Regressive Mental Health Bill Blocked in Mexico

Meaningful Consultations with People with Disabilities Needed For Future Law

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Tulsa Race Massacre Recognized, At Last

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August 11, 2020 Dispatches

A Step Forward for Abortion Rights in Italy

Revised Medical Abortion Guidance Will Help Ensure Safe, Legal Care

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August 11, 2020 Dispatches

Mexican Senate Should Engage in Meaningful Consultations on Mental Health Bill

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August 4, 2020 Dispatches

Ending Child Detention in Greece is Possible

Alternatives, More Shelter Spaces Needed

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July 31, 2020 Impact

Kenya Stops Abusive Forced Quarantine Related to Covid-19

Officials Launch Guidelines for Self-Isolation of Covid-19 Patients

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July 20, 2020 Impact

UN Condemns Systemic Racism, Police Violence

Unanimous Resolution Brings Scrutiny to Global Violations

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July 10, 2020 Impact

Court Awards Damages to 20 LGBT Youth in Uganda

Homeless Shelter Residents to Be Compensated After Arbitrary Detention

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