How to build back better, post-pandemic; news updates from Myanmar; Atlanta's World Cup dreams are at risk; justice needed for Papua New Guinea's highland killers; investigation needed into death in custody of Rwandan singer; artists unite to support Human Rights Watch; and listen to a new episode of our Power Of The Streets podcast!

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Today is International Women's Day; time to demand equality for all!

 

 The latest news from Myanmar is grim... 

The 2026 Football World Cup already has cities in the United States dreaming of hosting matches. Anti-trans laws may spoil the party however for Atlanta, the biggest city in Georgia

New year, new massacre, same responses in Papua New Guinea...

An independent, impartial, and effective investigation is needed into the death in custody of Rwandan singer Kizito Mihigo, say 37 civil rights organizations in an open letter to all Commonwealth heads of government. Today is Commonwealth Day, and Rwanda will host a Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Kigali in June.

If you would like to buy a special piece of art, and at the same time support Human Rights Watch, check out this online auction of 41 art objects before it is too late (auction closes March 18).

And make sure you also check out a new episode of our Power Of The Streets podcast!

  

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