"I Stand With Refugees": HRW Daily Brief

Today is World Refugee Day, and the chance to intensify efforts to help refugees, show solidarity for their suffering, and push governments to protect and resettle them. Good news! Today, New York State has taken an important step toward ending child marriage, as Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation to dramatically reduce the circumstances under which children can marry. Between 2001 to 2010, 3,850 children under 18 married in New York State. Now it's time for other US states and governments around the world to follow New York's lead and commit to protecting millions of children from harm. Libya has ratified an agreement that allows for the return of the displaced population of the city of Tawergha, which was destroyed by militias in 2011. The government should quickly implement the agreement and ensure the safety of the civilians returning home. A new series from HRW tells the stories of people who have been recently deported or are facing potential deportation since US President Trump was elected. One of Trump’s central campaign promises was to address the supposed dangers posed by unauthorized immigrants. But many of those caught up in his abusive immigration policy have committed no crime other than being in the United States, and risk losing much more if kept separated from their families and communities. From earlier today: Chinese authorities are increasingly using opaque policy terms in official media to tighten repression in Tibet.