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May 8, 2023 Dispatches

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May 2, 2023 News Release

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April 25, 2023 Dispatches

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April 20, 2023 Dispatches

Peru Ruling a Victory for LGBT Equality

Regional Court Reaffirms Right to Equality in the Provision of Services

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April 20, 2023 Dispatches

Marriage Equality Could Bring Women Autonomy and Safety

New Report Addresses Family Violence Against Queer, Trans Women

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April 7, 2023 Commentary

Would the Pope Fall Foul of Uganda’s Pending Anti-LGBTQ+ Law?

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April 6, 2023 Dispatches

African Human Rights Commission Affirms Intersex People’s Rights

Ending Unnecessary Surgeries, Respecting Bodily Diversity at Core of Resolution

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March 31, 2023 Commentary

It is vital for South Africa to oppose Uganda’s dangerous anti-gay bill

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March 31, 2023 News Release

Sex Testing Rules Harm Women Athletes

Regulations Used for Surveillance Based on Stereotypes, Not Science

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March 22, 2023 Dispatches

Ugandan Parliament Passes Extreme Anti-LGBT Bill

President Should Reject Bill, Stop Systemic Oppression

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March 21, 2023 Dispatches

G7 Letter Highlights Japan’s LGBT Rights Gaps

Ambassadors Call on the Prime Minister to Take Domestic Action

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March 17, 2023 Dispatches

FIFA Reverses Saudi Sponsorship of Women’s World Cup

Victory for Players Promoting Women’s and LGBT Rights in Sport

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March 17, 2023 Letter

Human Rights Watch submission to the Uganda Parliament Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs on the 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Bill

March 9, 2023 News Release

Uganda: New Anti-Gay Bill Further Threatens Rights

Follows Broader Crackdown on LGBT-Rights Groups, Civil Society in General

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March 6, 2023 Dispatches

Uganda’s Parliament Threatens to Criminalize Homosexuality

Protect, Don’t Punish Vulnerable Minorities

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