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November 17, 2021 News Release

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New Law Could Lead to Journalists Being Jailed

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November 16, 2021 News Release

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November 15, 2021 News Release

African Leaders Meet in Niger to Support Girls’ Rights

Address Discrimination Against Pregnant Students, Widespread Teenage Pregnancy

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November 15, 2021 News Release

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November 14, 2021 News Release

AU: Uphold African Human Rights Standards

Support African Commission, Invest in a People-Centered Human Rights Agenda

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November 12, 2021 News Release

Nepal: Protect Judicial Independence and Integrity

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November 12, 2021 News Release

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November 11, 2021 News Release

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November 11, 2021 News Release

Greece: Life-Saving on Trial

Stop Criminalizing Humanitarian Rescuers

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Landmines: US Should Support Global Ban

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