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October 3, 2024 News Release

UAE: NBA Games Risk “Sportswashing” Abuses

Effort to Distract Attention from Rights Violations at Home and Abroad

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October 3, 2024 News Release

UN: Reject Saudi Bid for Human Rights Council Seat

Non-Competitive Elections Ensure Abusive Governments Become Members

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Sri Lanka: UN Rights Council Should Extend Crucial Mandate

International Monitoring, Investigations Critical Amid Ongoing Violations, Impunity

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Egypt: Reject Draft Criminal Procedure Code

Proposed Changes Threaten Fair Trial Rights, Empower Abusive Officials

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October 1, 2024 News Release

Kyrgyzstan: Reject Proposed Law on 'Extremist' Materials

Draft Amendments Threaten Freedom of Expression, Religious Liberty

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September 30, 2024 News Release

Guatemala: High-Stakes Judicial Appointments

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September 30, 2024 News Release

Niger: New Terrorism Database Threatens Rights

Suspend Ordinance Until International Human Rights Standards Are Met

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September 30, 2024 News Release

Tunisia: Release Former Truth Commission President

Stop Retaliation Against Human Rights Defenders

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Explosive Weapons, Unlawful Blockade Inflict Profound Trauma, Suffering

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End Pushbacks; Allow Access to Registration, Medical Care, Assistance

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State Legislature Should Impose Oversight, Deny Funding Request

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September 25, 2024 News Release

Lebanon: Israeli Strikes Kill Hundreds as Hostilities Escalate

Countries at UN Should Urgently Establish Impartial International Investigation

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Uruguay: More Support Needed for Independent Living

Expand Access to Quality Personal Assistance for People with Disabilities

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September 24, 2024 News Release

Hong Kong: Academic Freedom Declines Under Security Law

Students, Academics Face Censorship, Harassment, Growing Restrictions on Rights

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September 24, 2024 News Release

COP29: Upholding Rights Crucial for Climate Action

Governments Should Ensure Fossil Fuel Phaseout, Civil Society Participation

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