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September 15, 2016 News Release

Egypt: New Church Law Discriminates Against Christians

Authorities Fail to Prevent, Punish Violent Attacks

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September 15, 2016 News Release

Russia Needs to Pull its Weight in Solving Syria's Refugee Crisis

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September 14, 2016 News Release

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US: Obama Should Pardon Edward Snowden

High-Profile Campaign to Bring Whistleblower Safely Home

September 14, 2016 News Release

United States: Transgender Students at Risk

Schools Limit Access to Bathrooms, Locker Rooms

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September 14, 2016 News Release

Russia: Failing to do Fair Share to Help Syrian Refugees

Aid, Resettlement, Asylum Procedures Fall Woefully Short

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September 14, 2016 News Release

China: 1,000 Evictions from Tibetan Buddhist Centers

End Threats to Families, Demolitions of Dwellings

The settlements of Larung Gar Buddhist Academy in Serta county, Sichuan province, China on July 23, 2015.
September 13, 2016 News Release

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At Global Refugee Summits, Commit to Resettlement and Aid

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September 13, 2016 News Release

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Internal Politics Behind Intensified Crackdown

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Thailand: No New Military Trials of Civilians

Army Maintains Power to Arrest and Detain, Prosecute Pending Cases

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September 9, 2016 News Release

Egypt: New Penalties for Female Genital Mutilation

Further Reform Needed to Protect Girls

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September 8, 2016 News Release

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End Unjustified Detention of Vulnerable Unaccompanied Kids

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September 8, 2016 News Release

Nations Condemn Use of Cluster Bombs

Deadly Attacks in Syria as Treaty Members Meet

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September 8, 2016 News Release

Gap Inc. Joins Global Brands that Publish Factory List

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The sign for a Gap store is seen on 5th avenue in midtown Manhattan in New York June 16, 2015.

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