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September 19, 2019 News Release

Tajikistan: Barriers to Aid for Domestic Violence Victims

Gaps in Government Response Put Women’s Lives at Risk

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September 19, 2019 Interview

Interview: “He Often Beat Me Up”

Domestic Violence Goes Unaddressed in Tajikistan

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September 18, 2019 News Release

Indonesia: Draft Criminal Code Disastrous for Rights

Remove Provisions Harmful to Women, Minorities, Free Speech

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September 13, 2019 News Release

Kazakhstan: Feminist Group Denied Registration

Court Upholds Arbitrary, Discriminatory Decision

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September 10, 2019 News Release

Iran: Draconian Sentences for Rights Defenders

Judiciary Instrumental in Crackdown on Dissent

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September 9, 2019 Dispatches

Woman Banned from Stadiums in Iran Attempts Suicide

Sahar Faced Return to Jail for ‘Wearing Improper Hijab’ at Stadium

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September 6, 2019 Statement

Submission to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights on Ecuador

66th Session, 2019

September 6, 2019 Commentary

Pregnancy in the Path of Hurricanes: Remembering Puerto Rico

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August 31, 2019 Dispatches

A Rough Road Ahead to Peace in Afghanistan

Potential Deal Should Encourage Donor Engagement on Human Rights in Intra-Afghan Talks

Delegates attend the fourth day of the Afghan Loya Jirga meeting in Kabul, Afghanistan, May 2, 2019.
August 27, 2019 Dispatches

New Pakistani Law Protects Women Farm Workers

Sindh Province Legislation Will Bolster Rights in Rural Areas

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August 27, 2019 Commentary

What Happens When Trafficking Survivors Get Home

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August 27, 2019 News Release

Nigeria: Anguish, Poverty Confront Trafficking Survivors

End Detention in Shelters, Provide More Support

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August 27, 2019 Witness

Witness: No Reprieve for Trafficking Survivors in Nigeria

Government Should Provide Victims With Better Support

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August 22, 2019 Impact

European Court Slams Russia Over Domestic Violence Case

Ruling means justice for victim, first step toward directing policy changes

In February 2017, parliament decriminalized first instances of battery among family members.
August 22, 2019 News Release

Saudi Arabia: Travel Restrictions on Saudi Women Lifted

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