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April 10, 2020 News Release

Brazil: Bolsonaro Sabotages Anti-Covid-19 Efforts

President Flouts Health Authorities’ Advice, Undermines Access to Information

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April 10, 2020 News Release

Cambodia: Reporter Jailed for Quoting Hun Sen on COVID-19

Free Sovann Rithy, Respect Media Freedom

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April 10, 2020 News Release

Cameroon: Allow Aid Access Amid Pandemic

Delivery of Assistance Vital in Conflict Areas

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April 10, 2020 News Release

Nicaragua: Reckless COVID-19 Response

Calls for Mass Gatherings; No Quarantine or Travel Restrictions

A woman holds a sign that reads "Love in Times of Covid-19" during a government-sponsored march in Managua, Nicaragua, on March 14, 2020.
April 10, 2020 News Release

US: Focus Relief Effort on Those Most in Need

Targeted Payments, Housing Protection, Medical Coverage; Strong Oversight Critical

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April 10, 2020 Commentary

COVID-19 doesn’t discriminate against refugees with disabilities. Neither should our response

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April 9, 2020 News Release

Indonesia: Little Transparency in COVID-19 Outbreak

Netizens Prosecuted for Criticizing Officials

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April 9, 2020 News Release

EU/Italy: Port Closures Cut Migrant and Refugee Lifeline

States Should Allow Rescue Boats to Land, While Protecting Health

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April 9, 2020 Dispatches

Zimbabwe Doctors Sue Government over COVID-19

Respect Health Workers’ Right to Protective Equipment

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April 9, 2020 Statement

Governments should deliver effective rights-respecting responses to Covid-19

Informal Dialogue with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

April 9, 2020 Background Briefing

COVID-19 and Children’s Rights

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April 9, 2020 News Release

COVID-19’s Devastating Impact on Children

Governments Should Mitigate Harm, Protect Most Vulnerable

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April 9, 2020 News Release

IMF: Make COVID-19 Funds Transparent, Accountable

Preventing Corruption Key to Helping Hardest Hit

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April 8, 2020 News Release

Myanmar: 3 Charged for COVID-19 Street Art

Repeal ‘Insulting Religion’ Law, Support Freedom of Expression

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April 8, 2020 Dispatches

Papua New Guinea’s Health System Unprepared for COVID-19

Shortage of Health Care Workers and Medical Equipment

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