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June 22, 2021 Dispatches

Malaysia Should Legally Recognize Transgender People

Gender Recognition Would Help Address Rights Violations

Transgender people in Malaysia face discrimination and abuses by government officials and agents, including public sector medical staff, teachers and local government officials. © 2014 Javad Tizmaghz Photography by Human Rights Watch
June 22, 2021 News Release

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Investigate, Bolster Protections for LGBT People

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June 17, 2021 Dispatches

US Supreme Court Avoids Sweeping License to Discriminate

Lawmakers Should Expand Nondiscrimination Guarantees

Human Rights Campaign Legal Director Sarah Warbelow speaks at a rally on the steps of the Supreme Court on Thursday, June 17, 2021 in Washington, D.C. following the Fulton decision.
June 17, 2021 News Release

Ghana: Drop Charges Against LGBT Rights Defenders

Surge in State-Sponsored Harassment

People who were detained by police on suspicion of promoting an LGBT agenda at an unlawful assembly arrive at a court for a bail hearing in Ho, Volta Region, Ghana on June 4, 2021.
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Hungary’s President Should Veto Anti-LGBT Law

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May 12, 2021 Dispatches

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Human Rights Watch Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Singapore

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Japan’s Ruling Party LGBT Bill Falls Short

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