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Azerbaijan: Stop Denying Access to Education Through Discriminatory Hijab Restrictions and Release Peaceful Protesters
Denying girls access to classrooms because they wear a hijab is discriminatory and violates their rights to education.
October 16, 2026
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US Authorities Must Not Delay Release of Investigation into Unlawful, Deadly Minab School Air Strike
The Department of Defense must immediately release its full investigation into the air strike on the elementary school in Minab.
October 16, 2026
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Portugal: Police Violence Against Peaceful Housing Protesters Must Be Investigated
The Portuguese authorities must respect and protect the right to protest peacefully, including the right to occupy public space.
October 16, 2026
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Norway: Proposed Sovereign Wealth Fund Reforms Would Mark Biggest Setback for Its Human Rights Safeguards in 20 Years
The proposed ethical governance changes in the Norwegian fund weaken accountability and dismantle key human rights protections.
October 15, 2026
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India: Release CJP Leaders Arrested after Attempting Peaceful Protests at Jantar Mantar
The Delhi authorities must immediately release Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka.
October 14, 2026
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Saudi Arabia/Yemen: Civilians Must Not Pay the Price of Escalation in Hostilities
The risks to civilians in Yemen and Saudi Arabia rapidly increase each day this conflict escalates.
October 14, 2026
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Türkiye: Police Raid and State Takeover of Opposition TV Channel ‘a Brutal Blow to Media Freedom’
Turkish authorities must immediately restore Halk TV's independent operations and end their attacks on media freedom.
October 14, 2026
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Pakistan: Declaration of Emergency Must Not Be Pretext to Crackdown on Human Rights
Pakistani authorities must ensure that military forces remain accountable and comply with international human rights law and standards.
October 13, 2026
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Iran: Five Protest-Related Arbitrary Executions in One Week Must Spur Global Action
The arbitrary executions of these five young men serves as another chilling reminder of how the Iranian authorities weaponize the…
October 13, 2026
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FIFA: New Report Exposes Human Rights Failures at 2026 Men’s World Cup
Coalition calls for upcoming FIFA presidential election to center human rights
October 13, 2026
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Nobel Peace Prize Honors Navi Pillay for Lifelong Commitment to Human Rights, Justice and Accountability
This award is recognition that international justice is the cornerstone of any lasting peace in the world.
October 9, 2026
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USA: Livestreaming Firing Squad Execution Would Compound Cruelty of the Death Penalty
The death penalty is a violation of human rights, no matter what.
October 9, 2026