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June 17, 2021 News Release

Canada: Abuse, Discrimination in Immigration Detention

Thousands Held; Systemic Change Needed

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June 16, 2021 News Release

EU: Protect Lives on Central Mediterranean Route

20-Point Action Plan to Protect People at Sea and on the Move

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June 16, 2021 News Release

Africa: Prioritize Education to Safeguard Children’s Rights

Guarantee Free Education for All; Tackle Abuses

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June 16, 2021 News Release

Armenia: Malicious Prosecution of Activist

Drop Charges Against Rights Defender Sashik Sultanyan

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June 16, 2021 News Release

ICC: New Prosecutor Takes Up Mandate

Reinforce Office’s Independence; Meet Victims’ Hopes for Justice

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June 15, 2021 News Release

South Korea: Internet Sexual Images Ruin Women’s Lives

Government Response to Digital Sex Crimes Inadequate

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June 15, 2021 News Release

Lebanon: UN Should Set Probe into Beirut Blast

End Culture of Impunity

Family members of those killed in the 4th of August massive Beirut port explosion take part in a vigil to mark nine months since the blast.
June 14, 2021 News Release

Myanmar: Stop Holding Family, Friends Hostage

Detaining People to Coerce Others is Collective Punishment

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June 14, 2021 News Release

US: Action Needed to Protect Democratic Rights

Enact John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, For the People Act

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June 11, 2021 News Release

Hungary: Reject Bill Banning Discussion of LGBT Issues

Latest Attack on Diversity Could Affect Health Care, Education

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June 11, 2021 News Release

Germany: New Supply Chain Law a Step in the Right Direction

Law’s Gaps Should be Fixed by Next Government

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June 11, 2021 News Release

Brazil: Failure to Respond to Education Emergency

Budget Cuts, Disastrous Covid-19 Response Leave Millions out of School

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June 10, 2021 News Release

Ethiopia: Boy Publicly Executed in Oromia

Hold Abusive Officials, Security Forces Accountable

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June 10, 2021 News Release

Papua New Guinea: Violence Against Women Accused of Sorcery

Protect Women Targeted; Hold Attackers to Account

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June 10, 2021 News Release

Syria: Russian Veto Would Shut Down Last Aid Lifeline

UN Should Reauthorize Crucial Help from Neighboring Countries

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