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June 1, 2022 News Release

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More than 5,000 Attacks in Past 2 Years

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April 20, 2022 Dispatches

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March 20, 2022 News Release

Afghanistan: Supporting Education for Girls, Women

Policy Recommendations for International Donors

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March 14, 2022 Statement

Submission to the Committee on the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child on the Republic of Seychelles

39th Ordinary Session, 2022

March 14, 2022 Statement

Submission to the Committee on the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child on Uganda

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Submission to the Committee on the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child on the Republic of Congo

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Submission to the Committee on the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child on the State of Eritrea

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