Fast-tracking abuse probe in Philippines; death of a blogger in Bangladesh; suppressing free expression in Ukraine; DRC missing activist; #bringkenaulthome; sex worker rights. 

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Philippines Congress should fast-track its investigations of alleged human rights abuses by state security forces, Human Rights Watch said today as congress prepares to launch an initial inquiry this week.
The killing of secular blogger Niladri Chakrabarti on August 7, 2015, is a harrowing reminder of the need for the Bangladesh government to take immediate steps to protect the security of all and end attempts at muzzling independent voices. Bangladesh authorities should unequivocally stop promoting self-censorship.
Australia could take its lead from Netherlands when it comes to marriage equality.
A lot has been said about Russia’s information war on Ukraine. But even as Russia continues to churn ever more brain-melting misinformation, Ukraine sometimes seems determined to take a page from Russia's playbook.
A Democratic Republic of Congo activist is being reported missing.
A coalition of organizations, including Human Rights Watch, is calling on people to support a call to the US government to bring Kenault Lawrence home by signing the petition here. He was deported to Jamaica for two 2009 marijuana-related convictions for which he had served three months in county jail.
A vote to protect the human rights of sex workers was passed in Dublin at Amnesty Internationals decision-making forum, their International Council Meeting ICM. Delegates from around the world have adopted a resolution called: "Policy on State Obligation to respect, protect, and fulfil the human rights of sex workers".
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