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June 17, 2022 News Release

UN Rights Body Should Maintain Scrutiny on Sudan

Enhanced Interactive Dialogue, HRC 50

Delegates sit at the opening of the 41th session of the Human Rights Council, at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, June 24, 2019.
June 17, 2022 News Release

European Union: Prioritize Rights in Egypt Meetings

Rights Benchmarks Should Underpin Relations

EU foreign affairs high representative Josep Borrell (L) meets with Egyptian foreign minister Sameh Shoukry
June 17, 2022 News Release

Respect Rights in Monkeypox Response

Involve Communities, Ensure Accessible Information, Testing, Treatment Globally

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June 16, 2022 News Release

US: Groups Ask Biden to Create Commission to Study Reparations

150-foot Pan-African Flag Outside White House Raises Awareness of Slavery’s Legacy

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June 16, 2022 News Release

Explosive Weapons: Declaration to Curb Civilian Harm

All Countries Should Pledge to Avoid Use in Populated Areas

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June 16, 2022 News Release

Australia: Prioritize Rights at Home, Abroad

Albanese Should Adopt Human Rights-Centered Foreign Policy, Domestic Rights Reforms

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June 16, 2022 News Release

Africa: End Rights Abuses Against Girls

Ban Child Marriage; Allow Pregnant Students in School; Ensure Free Education

A 16-year-old girl who is pregnant stands in the hallway of her residence in Mbare township in Harare, Zimbabwe, November 2021.
June 15, 2022 News Release

Ukraine: Russian Landmine Use Endangers Civilians

Banned Weapon Threatens Lives, Food Production

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June 15, 2022 News Release

Myanmar: The Rohingya’s Decade of Detention

No Justice for Crimes Against Humanity Committed Since 2012

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June 14, 2022 News Release

Philippines: Ensure Rights Commission’s Independence

President-Elect Marcos Should Select Commissioners in Transparent Process

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June 14, 2022 News Release

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Prison Sentences of Up to Eight Years on Baseless Charges

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June 13, 2022 News Release

Kazakhstan: Opposition Politician Could Face 10-Year Sentence

Drop Unfounded Charges; Free Party Leader; Ensure Justice for Rights Abuses

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June 13, 2022 News Release

Rwanda: Jailed Critic Denounces Torture in Prison

Commonwealth Leaders Should Call for Credible Investigations, Prisoner Releases

Aimable Karasira (left) and Dieudonné Niyonsenga (right).
June 13, 2022 News Release

Russia: Enforced Disappearance of Ukrainian Teacher

Urgently Confirm Her Whereabouts, End Arbitrary Detentions

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Afghanistan: Taliban Torture Civilians in Panjshir

Collective Punishment Over Armed Group’s Actions Is Unlawful

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