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August 2, 2021 Dispatches

Still No Justice for Zimbabwe’s 2018 Post-Election Violence

Implement Motlanthe Commission’s Recommendations; Investigate Security Forces

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August 2, 2021 Dispatches

Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh at Risk During Monsoon

Crowded Camp Conditions, Lack of Permanent Shelters

Rohingya refugees repair a shelter damaged following heavy rains at the refugee camp in Kutupalong, Bangladesh on July 28, 2021.
July 30, 2021 Dispatches

New Australian Law Targets Activist Groups, Peaceful Protest

Senate Should Pass Motion Disallowing Regulation

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July 30, 2021 Dispatches

The Biden Administration Should Bolster Predatory Loan Protections

Restoring “Ability to Repay” Rule Would Help Protect Human Rights in the US

A manager of a financial services counts cash being paid to a client as part of a loan in Ballwin, Missouri on August 9, 2018
July 30, 2021 Dispatches

Arrest of Afghan Journalists Highlights Larger Concerns

Failure to Investigate Attacks on Press Undermines Media Freedom

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July 28, 2021 Dispatches

Global Education Summit Begins Amid Pandemic

Governments Should Pledge to Protect Public Education Budgets, Tackle Exclusion

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July 27, 2021 Dispatches

Philippine President’s Tired, Old ‘Drug War’ Rhetoric

Duterte Doubles Down on Brutal Policy, Imperiling UN Program

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July 27, 2021 Dispatches

Victory Against Child Marriage in New York State

Sixth US State to Explicitly End Practice; Rest Should Follow Suit

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July 25, 2021 Dispatches

Australia Should Back Covid-19 Waiver of Intellectual Property Rules

Waive TRIPS Amid Delta Outbreak, Vaccine Shortages

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July 23, 2021 Dispatches

France Edges Closer to Ratifying Workplace Violence Treaty

National Assembly Passes Law to Ratify ILO Violence and Harassment Convention

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July 23, 2021 Dispatches

Belarus Authorities Launch Purge of Civic Groups

Forced Closure of Dozens of Human Rights Organizations

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July 23, 2021 Dispatches

Biden Tells Central American Asylum Seekers to Stay Home

When Lives Are Threatened, Waiting for Protection May Not Be an Option

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July 23, 2021 Dispatches

Europe’s Lack of Vision on Rule of Law

Reporting Not Matched by Action to Protect Democratic Institutions

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July 22, 2021 Dispatches

China Restarts Forced Returns of Refugees to North Korea

At Least 1,170 North Koreans Face Torture, Sexual Abuse if Sent Back

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July 22, 2021 Dispatches

Argentina Recognizes Non-Binary Identities

Decree Allows for Third Gender Option in Identification Documents

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