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October 5, 2022 News Release

Philippines: UN Rights Body Fails to Act

Lack of Human Rights Council Resolution Reflects Poorly on States

Families of victims of extrajudicial killings in the "war on drugs" display portraits of their slain relatives and call on the UN Human Rights Council to investigate the killings, in Quezon City, Philippines, July 9, 2019.
October 4, 2022 News Release

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Additional Reforms to Strengthen Judicial Independence Also Needed

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October 4, 2022 News Release

Ukraine: Three Men’s Bodies Found in Forest

Four Months After Men Were Detained, Tortured by Russia-Linked Forces

Russian-affiliated forces detained and tortured men in a cellar behind these houses that they occupied during March and April in Kapytolivka village, Kharkiv region. September 28, 2022.
September 30, 2022 News Release

EU: Denounce Israel’s Apartheid at Association Council Meeting

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Brazil: Uphold the Right to Vote Freely and Safely

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September 26, 2022 News Release

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September 23, 2022 News Release

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Respect Rights to Assembly, Expression; Investigate Use of Force; Open Political Space

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Indonesia: Hope for Justice in 2014 Papua Massacre

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September 22, 2022 News Release

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Fair, Effective, Public Proceedings Needed to Ensure Justice for Victims

September 21, 2022 News Release

Canada: Nova Scotia To End Immigration Detention in Jails

#WelcomeToCanada Campaign Celebrates Second Province to Terminate Federal Contract

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September 21, 2022 News Release

Turkey: Plastic Recycling Harms Health, Environment

Lax Monitoring, Enforcement Creates Serious Rights Risks

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