Russia: Forcible Disappearances of Ukrainian Civilians
Detainees Unlawfully Transferred to Russia, Possibly Held as Hostages
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Urgent debate on the situation of the human rights of women and girls in Afghanistan
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South Sudan: Adoption of the outcome of the UN Universal Periodic Review
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UN Member States Should Accredit Blocked Human Rights Groups
Abusive Governments Shouldn’t Dominate Key UN Committee
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Russia: Forcible Disappearances of Ukrainian Civilians
Detainees Unlawfully Transferred to Russia, Possibly Held as Hostages
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Joint Submission by Human Rights Watch and Lawyers for Justice to the Committee Against Torture on Palestine
74th Session, July 12-29, 2022
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The UN Security Council Should Renew Cross-Border Aid for Syrians
Millions Depend on Aid after 11 Years of Conflict
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Crackdown in Russia Requires Dedicated UN Monitoring
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Ukraine: Accountability Needed for Unlawful Attacks and Violations in Mariupol
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