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April 8, 2020 News Release

Europe: Abortion Curbs Endanger Women, Girls in Pandemic

Measures Urgently Needed to Safeguard Access in the Region

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April 8, 2020 News Release

Lebanon: Direct COVID-19 Assistance to Hardest Hit

Inadequate Government Response Creates Risk of Hunger for Many

A street vendor pushes his cart in Shatila Palestinian refugee camp, wearing a face mask to try to protect against the spread of COVID-19, in Beirut suburbs, Lebanon, March 30, 2020.
April 7, 2020 News Release

COVID-19: Unblock Voice Over IP Platforms in Gulf

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April 7, 2020 Dispatches

Immigration Detainees in Canada Desperate for Release, Transparency

Some Released, Remainder Face Serious Risks from COVID-19

People wait in a temporary detention center in Blackpool, Quebec, August 5, 2017.
April 7, 2020 Dispatches

Soap: Refugees Need it Too

Basic Hygiene Not Only for Public Health But a Human Right

People in the Moria refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos wait to use one of the few overcrowded water stations in the camp.
April 7, 2020 News Release

Bolivia: COVID-19 Decree Threatens Free Expression

Vague Language Can Be Misused to Quell Criticism

La presidenta interina de Bolivia, Jeanine Áñez, durante un discurso desde el Palacio Presidencial en La Paz, Bolivia, el miércoles 22 de enero de 2020.
April 7, 2020 Dispatches

Trump Administration Using Pandemic as Excuse to Target Asylum Seekers

Planned ‘Expulsions’ From US Are Illegal, Harmful

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April 7, 2020 News Release

Rights Risks to Older People in COVID-19 Response

Combat Ageism; Ensure Access to Health Care, Services

A Zapotec woman washes her hands after learning from a local radio program about hand-washing and social distancing to avoid COVID-19, in Oaxaca state, Mexico, March 31, 2020.
April 7, 2020 News Release

Gulf States: Ease Immigration Detention in Pandemic

Unwarranted Amid Health Risks, Global Travel Restrictions

A worker rests at his accommodation in Qadisiya labor camp, Saudi Arabia August 17, 2016.
April 7, 2020 Statement

Joint Statement on Israel's Obligation vis-a-vis West Bank and Gaza in Face of Coronavirus Pandemic

A staff member at the Erez Crossing between Israel and Gaza waits during the transfer of a 6-day-old baby from Gaza to a hospital in the city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank for medical treatment. Israeli authorities approved permits for medical appoi
April 7, 2020 News Release

South Africa: Set Rights-Centered COVID-19 Measures

Monitor Lockdown Enforcement; Support Vulnerable Groups

Soldiers patrol the streets in an attempt to enforce a 21 day nationwide lockdown, aimed at limiting the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Alexandra township, South Africa, March 28, 2020.
April 6, 2020 News Release

Asia: Reduce Prison Populations Facing COVID-19

Overcrowding, Unsanitary Conditions Threaten Catastrophe

Indonesian prisoners approaching the end of their sentences are released to avoid a coronavirus outbreak in overcrowded prisons in Depok, near Jakarta, Indonesia, April 2, 2020.
April 6, 2020 News Release

Philippines: Reduce Crowded Jails to Stop COVID-19

Release Low-Level Offenders; Prioritize Older and Ill Prisoners

Inmates in the North Cotabato District Jail in Kidapawan City, Philippines, January 2017.  (c) 2017 AP Photo
April 6, 2020 Dispatches

Philippine Authorities Go After Media, Online Critics

Misuse of COVID-19 Law as Dozens Face Probes, Backlash

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during a late night live broadcast in Malacanang, Manila, Philippines, April 3, 2020.
April 6, 2020 Commentary

Domestic Workers in Middle East Risk Abuse Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Governments have a responsibility to protect foreign domestic workers.

Illustration of a domestic worker exploited in Oman.

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