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February 13, 2023 Dispatches

Hong Kong Court Rejects Compulsory Surgery for Trans Men

Ruling Upholds Privacy Rights, Highlights Need for Broader Reform

Transgender activist Henry Edward Tse speaks to reporters outside of Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong.
February 9, 2023 Dispatches

American Bar Association Backs Intersex Autonomy

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February 9, 2023 Dispatches

Ouster of Anti-LGBT Official in Japan Should Prompt Reform

Tokyo Should Live Up to Peers for May G7 Summit

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida apologizes for discriminatory remarks about the LGBT community by his former executive secretary at the House of Representatives.
February 9, 2023 Dispatches

Hungary Court Closes Door on Transgender Legal Recognition

Activists Will Appeal to European Court of Human Rights

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January 24, 2023 Commentary

Peru Is Threatening Human Rights Education

The Congress of Peru, December 7, 2022 © 2022 AP Photo/Martin Mejia
January 12, 2023 News Release

Egypt: A Year of Whitewashing Despite Dire Crisis

Abuses Affect Wide Segments of Society

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Beer And Boycotts: Why FIFA’s Corporate Sponsors Should Back Rights Reforms After World Cup

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December 17, 2022 Dispatches

Veto of Discriminatory Poland Sex Ed Bill Shows Power of Protest

Public Demands End to Government Attacks on Rights

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December 16, 2022 Letter

Statement on African Commission’s Rejection of Observer Status Applications by Three Human Rights Organizations

December 15, 2022 Report

Poland: Rule of Law Erosion Harms Women, LGBT People

EU Action Needed to End Undermining of Institutions that Protect Rights

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December 13, 2022 Dispatches

Barbados High Court Decriminalizes Gay Sex

Other Caribbean Nations Should Repeal Laws Criminalizing Same-Sex Conduct

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December 8, 2022 News Release

Poland: Veto Bill Targeting Sex Ed

Would Promote Discrimination, Encourage Harmful Propaganda

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December 8, 2022 Dispatches

US Congress Protects Right to Marry

Bipartisan Legislation Safeguards Same-Sex, Interracial Unions

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December 8, 2022 News Release

Indonesia: New Criminal Code Disastrous for Rights

Provisions Harmful to Women, Minorities, Free Speech

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December 6, 2022 Dispatches

Proposed Japanese Fertility Law Discriminates Against Lesbians, Single Women

Bill Would Restrict Fertility Services to Heterosexual Married Couples

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