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October 2, 2016 Letter

HRW Letter re: Brussels Conference on Afghanistan

September 29, 2016 Commentary

Protecting Schools From Military Use: From Ancient Rome To Today

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Estonia Should Step In To Protect Children In War Zones

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Albania Signs Safe Schools Declaration, Protecting Schools During War

Urgent need to safeguard students, teachers and schools during armed conflict

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September 2, 2016 Letter

Human Rights Watch submission to the Committee on the Rights of the Child regarding Saudi Arabia

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August 31, 2016 Letter

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Afghanistan: Rise in Military Use of Schools

Security Forces, Taliban Threaten Children’s Lives, Education

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Human Rights Watch Submission on the Philippines to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

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When Refugees Work, Children More Likely to Attend School

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July 12, 2016 Letter

Human Rights Watch Letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

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Letter to NATO Re: Civilian Protection in Afghanistan

July 6, 2016 News Release

Afghanistan: NATO Should Strengthen Civilian Protection

Adopt Strategy at Summit to Curb Military Abuses

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