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July 1, 2020 News Release

UN: Environmental Emergency Undermines Children’s Rights

A Call for Child-Focused Action on Climate Change, Environmental Degradation

Youth Climate Protest
June 30, 2020 News Release

Afghanistan: Taliban Rights Efforts Fall Far Short

Abuses Persist, Protections Fragile as Peace Talks Begin

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June 30, 2020 News Release

Kyrgyzstan: Bills Curbing Basic Freedoms Advance

President Should Use Veto to Uphold Fundamental Rights

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June 29, 2020 News Release

UN: Act on Broad Expert Call Denouncing China Abuses

Human Rights Council Should Monitor; Secretary-General Should Appoint Envoy

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 29, 2020 News Release

Canada: Bring Home ISIS Suspects and Relatives from Syria

Inadequate Steps to Assist 47 Canadians in Dire Conditions

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June 29, 2020 News Release

Covid-19’s Serious Risks for Economic Rights

Questions, Answers, Recommendations for Government Action

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June 28, 2020 News Release

Syria: Protesters Describe Beatings, Arrests

Syrians Returned to Streets Over Economic Meltdown

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June 27, 2020 News Release

Turkmenistan Denies Apparent Covid-19 Outbreak

Officials Withhold Information, Pressure Health Workers

Entrance to the Niyazov Medical Center in Ashgabat, one of Turkmenistan's top medical facilities, June 2020.
June 26, 2020 News Release

Ukraine: Trapped in a War Zone for Lacking a Smartphone

Mandated Use of Covid-19 Tracking App Leaves People Trapped

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June 26, 2020 News Release

Jordan: Secondary School Gap for Syrian Refugee Kids

Brussels Friends of Syria Conference Should Address Massive Dropouts

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June 26, 2020 News Release

ASEAN: Overhaul Regional Response to Rohingya Crisis

Protect Asylum Seekers, Press Myanmar to End Persecution

Local fishermen help Rohingya asylum seekers as they arrive in North Aceh, Indonesia, June 25, 2020.
June 25, 2020 News Release

Kosovo: War Crimes Indictment Advances Justice

Witness Protection Essential

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June 25, 2020 News Release

Maldives: Extremist Groups Threaten Rights Activists

Uphold Free Expression; Investigate Violent Attacks

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June 25, 2020 News Release

Kenya: Wives’ Property Rights Unprotected

Despite Law, Biased Practices Persist

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June 24, 2020 News Release

Egypt: Rights Defender’s Relatives Arrested

Midnight Raids, Disappearances Follow Torture Complaint

From left to right: Dr. Salah Soltan, Ahmed Soltan, Mahmoud Soltan, Hamza Soltan, Mostafa Soltan, Esmaeel Soltan

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