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April 19, 2022 News Release

China: Credibility of UN Human Rights Chief’s Visit at Risk

60 Groups Urge Transparency, Protection of Sources, Release of Overdue Report

Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, speaks to the media at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, November 3, 2021. 
April 19, 2022 News Release

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April 18, 2022 News Release

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April 18, 2022 News Release

US: Public Housing Cutbacks Jeopardize Low-Income People

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April 14, 2022 News Release

Maldives: Reforms Fall Short in Curbing Threats to Free Speech

Prioritize Accountability, Justice System Reform

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Guatemala: High Stakes for Attorney General’s Nomination

Independent, Transparent Process Needed to Restore Office’s Independence

Guatemalan Attorney General Consuelo Porras, who is seeking re-election, speaks to the press after an interview with a nominating commission in Guatemala City, Wednesday, April 6, 2022.
April 13, 2022 News Release

Thailand: Prominent Rights Defender Harassed

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April 13, 2022 News Release

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April 12, 2022 News Release

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Drop Abusive Prosecution; Investigate Police Conduct

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April 12, 2022 News Release

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Central African Republic: War Crimes Court’s First Trial

Offers Potential Justice Model for Other Countries

The SCC courtroom in Bangui, where the first trial for serious international crimes committed since 2003, is set to begin on April 19. 
April 12, 2022 News Release

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Congress Should Address Exorbitant Prices Many Pay for Essential Medicine

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April 11, 2022 News Release

Peru: Revoke Emergency Decrees

Broad Suspension of Basic Rights Disproportionate and Opens Door to Abuse

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