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September 1, 2021 News Release

Australia: Prisoners Denied Vaccine Access

New South Wales Should Urgently Address Spread of Covid-19 in Prisons

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August 31, 2021 News Release

Malaysia: New Prime Minister Needs New Rights Agenda

End Harassment, Prosecutions of Critics

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August 19, 2021 News Release

Australia: Protect At-Risk Communities from Covid-19

Ensure Vaccine Access for First Nations People; Increase Prisoner Protections

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August 19, 2021 Dispatches

Global Covid-19 Vaccine Equity Should Get a ‘Booster’ Too

A Third Shot in Rich Countries Undermines Legal Obligations to Cooperate

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August 19, 2021 Commentary

Hunger during the pandemic shows Nigeria’s social security gaps

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August 16, 2021 Dispatches

Covid-19 Surge in Myanmar’s Prisons

Junta Packs Jails with Opponents as Virus Thrives

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August 13, 2021 Dispatches

Protesters, Police Clash in Thailand Vaccine Protests

Authorities Suppress Dissenting Voices Amid Covid-19 Crisis

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August 6, 2021 News Release

Sri Lanka: Police Abuses Surge Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

Suspend International Assistance to Abusive Law Enforcement Agencies

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July 29, 2021 Commentary

Kenya Needs an Inclusive Social Protection Policy

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July 28, 2021 News Release

Nigeria: Covid-19 Impact Worsens Hunger in Lagos

Inadequate Support Highlights Need for Expanded Social Security System

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July 25, 2021 Dispatches

Australia Should Back Covid-19 Waiver of Intellectual Property Rules

Waive TRIPS Amid Delta Outbreak, Vaccine Shortages

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, left, watches a pharmacist prepare a simulated vaccine at the Sydney local health district vaccination hub in Sydney, February 19, 2021.
July 20, 2021 Witness

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Low-Income Communities Miss out on Kenya’s Covid-19 Relief

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July 20, 2021 News Release

Kenya: Irregularities Mar Covid-19 Cash Transfers

Anti-Graft Agency Should Investigate

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July 15, 2021 Letter

Joint Letter on Prison Conditions

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July 12, 2021 News Release

Sri Lanka: Protect Garment Workers’ Rights During Pandemic

Compromised Safety, Pay Cuts, Representatives Threatened

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