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October 23, 2019 News Release

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August 30, 2018 Statement

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August 10, 2018 Commentary

Agriculture Ministry Should Take Lead on Pesticide Poisoning

Bernardo, a man in his 30s, was born in a quilombo (Afro-Brazilian) community of around 60, men, women, and children in Minas Gerais State, southeast Brazil. Bernardo told Human Rights Watch that he feels powerless against aerial spraying of pesticides. “
August 10, 2018 Commentary

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Bernardo, a man in his 30s, was born in a quilombo (Afro-Brazilian) community of around 60, men, women, and children in Minas Gerais State, southeast Brazil. Bernardo told Human Rights Watch that he feels powerless against aerial spraying of pesticides. “
June 20, 2018 News Release

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Investigate Alleged Use of Excessive Force

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March 28, 2018 News Release

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Labor rights activist Andy Hall was found guilty of defamation and computer crimes for reporting abuses in Thailand's agri-business.
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February 14, 2018 Letter

Submission to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights concerning Bangladesh

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Ruling Will Empower Citizens

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January 17, 2018 Commentary

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