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October 12, 2020 Dispatches

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Fresh Calls to End Afghanistan’s ‘Virginity Exams’

Rights Commission Finds Abusive Practice Continues

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Universal Periodic Review Update October 2020: United States

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Argentina: Child Suspects’ Private Data Published Online

Facial Recognition System Uses Flawed Data, Poses Further Risks to Children

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