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May 20, 2022 News Release

UN: Rights Chief’s Credibility at Stake in China Visit

High Commissioner Should Address Crimes Against Humanity as Top Priority

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May 20, 2022 News Release

Somalia: US Redeployment Should Stress Civilian Protection

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May 20, 2022 News Release

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Attempt to Suppress Growing Social Movements

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May 19, 2022 News Release

Kazakhstan: Boost Rights Protection in Constitution Reform

Allow time to consult; Improve Role of Rights Commissioner, Constitutional Court

Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokaev speaks during his televised address to the nation in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, January 7, 2022.
May 19, 2022 News Release

Guatemala: Attorney General’s Reappointment Threatens Rights

First Term Marked by Arbitrary Proceedings, Hampered Investigations

El presidente Alejandro Giammattei y la procuradora general de Guatemala, Consuelo Porras, posan para una foto tras la juramentación de Porras para otro mandato de cuatro años, en el Palacio Nacional en Ciudad de Guatemala, el 16 de mayo de 2022. 
May 19, 2022 News Release

Quad Leaders: Spotlight Rights, Democracy in Asia

US, Japan, India, Australia Should Address Crises Across Region

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May 19, 2022 News Release

US/South Korea: Promote Rights in North Korea

Pyongyang’s Abhorrent Record Should Be on Biden-Yoon Agenda for Seoul Visit

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May 19, 2022 News Release

US: Flawed Military Review of Civilian Casualties in Syria

Missteps Show Need for Congressional Oversight to Catalyze Change

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May 18, 2022 News Release

FIFA: Pay for Harm to Qatar’s Migrant Workers

Global Coalition Calls for Financial Remedy for Deaths, Wage Theft

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Tajikistan: Tensions Escalating in Autonomous Region

Respect Rights to Freedom of Assembly, Media

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May 13, 2022 News Release

Hong Kong: Prominent Democracy Advocates Arrested

Ominous Action Days After Beijing Appoints City’s New Chief

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May 12, 2022 News Release

UK: Afghan Women Evacuees in Limbo

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May 12, 2022 News Release

Brazil: Attacks on Gender and Sexuality Education

Scrap Discriminatory Bills and Laws, Support Teachers

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May 11, 2022 News Release

End Cluster Munition Attacks in Ukraine

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May 10, 2022 News Release

US-ASEAN: Promote Rights, Democracy at Summit

President Biden Should Raise Key Issues with Regional Leaders

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