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March 31, 2021 News Release

Papua New Guinea’s Universal Periodic Review

Human Rights Review Should Address Broken Commitments, Women’s Rights

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March 31, 2021 News Release

Saudi Arabia: Alleged Child Offender on Death Row

Allegations of Torture, Convicted Based on Tainted Confessions

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March 31, 2021 News Release

Germany: New Policy to Champion LGBTI Rights Abroad

Expands Commitments in Foreign Policy, Aid

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March 31, 2021 News Release

Uzbekistan: Independent Blogger Attacked

Ensure Effective Investigation; Condemn Flagrant Homophobia

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March 30, 2021 News Release

Jordan: Yemeni Asylum Seekers Deported

Others Face Deportation Decisions

A Yemeni asylum seeker who arrived in Jordan in 2014, overlooks the city in the neighborhood of Abu Nseir, North of Amman, Jordan on March 25, 2021.
March 29, 2021 News Release

Qatar: Male Guardianship Severely Curtails Women’s Rights

Discriminatory Restrictions Affect Independence to Marry, Study, Work, Travel

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March 28, 2021 News Release

EU-UN Aid Conference Should Focus on Syrians’ Rights

Set Principled Framework for Aid, Protection, Justice

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March 27, 2021 News Release

China: Companies Should Resist Boycott Threats

Government Warns H&M, Nike

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March 26, 2021 News Release

Bangladesh: ‘Golden Jubilee’ Should be Turning Point on Rights

International Community Should Stand with Victims of Abuses

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March 26, 2021 News Release

Mozambique: Protect Residents Fleeing Northern Town

ISIS-Linked Armed Group Attacks Civilians in Palma

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March 26, 2021 News Release

Lebanon: Action Needed on Syrian Refugee Education Crisis

Most Syrian Refugee Students Denied Access to Learning

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March 25, 2021 News Release

Sri Lanka: Landmark UN Resolution Promotes Justice

Concerns of Government Retaliation Against Rights Advocates

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March 25, 2021 News Release

EU: Robustly Carry Out New Surveillance Tech Rules

Updated Regulations Aim to Restrict Sales to Abusive Governments

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March 25, 2021 News Release

Japan: Pass Equality Act Before Olympics

More Than 100,000 Signatures Support National LGBT Law

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March 25, 2021 News Release

Saudi Arabia: Labor Reforms Insufficient

Abusive Elements Remain; Changes Exclude Domestic Workers

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