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Governor Newsom Moves California Closer to Ending the Death Penalty
The death penalty should be abolished, everywhere. Today marks a significant moment for human rights in California and across the…
November 5, 2026
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Belgium: ‘Divisive’ Migration Home Raids Law Must Be Voted Down by Parliament
These disproportionate powers are another cruel and coercive tool to create an increasingly hostile environment for migrants in Europe.
November 5, 2026
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Israel/OPT: Israel Must Immediately Release Palestinian Farmer and Land Defender Ghassan Najjar
Ghassan Najjar had been facing repeated threats since the start of the olive harvest season and their frequency intensified during…
November 5, 2026
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Hong Kong: Cruel Joshua Wong Sentence a Grim Reminder of Authorities' Disdain for Human Rights
Hong Kong authorities should immediately overturn Joshua Wong's national security convictions.
November 5, 2026
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U.S. Elections Must Be a Turning Point on Human Rights
Elected leaders must work towards a future where people can live freely and have their needs met.
November 4, 2026
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Thailand: Halt Imminent Forcible Return of Two Uyghur Men to China
Thai authorities must immediately halt any plans to forcibly return two Uyghur men to China, where they face real risk…
November 4, 2026
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Peru: Closing Investigation into Forced Sterilizations Perpetuates Impunity
Closing the investigation into Peru's 1990s forced sterilization campaign is an affront to the thousands of victims of this crime…
November 4, 2026
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France/Lebanon: Opening of War Crimes Investigation into Deadly Israeli Strike is a Critical Step Towards Justice, Truth and Reparation
The French War Crimes Unit's investigation is a critical, long-overdue step against the Israeli forces' impunity in Lebanon.
November 3, 2026
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Mali: Still No Accountability Six Months after Abduction of Pro-Democracy Politician Mountaga Tall and Son
Malian authorities must urgently disclose the fate and whereabouts of lawyer and pro-democracy politician Mountaga Tall and his son.
November 3, 2026
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Ukraine: Russia’s Increased Attacks on Energy and Heating Infrastructure ‘Creating a Deadly Situation for Civilians’
This is an illegal campaign and appears to be designed to create unlivable conditions for Ukrainian civilians.
November 2, 2026
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Russia: Closure of Novaya Gazeta Is a Devastating Loss for Embattled Media Freedom
Russian authorities must immediately end their persecution of independent media and abolish laws stifling freedom of expression.
October 30, 2026
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Pakistan: Terrorism Conviction of Human Rights Lawyers an Indictment of Justice System
These ‘anti-terrorism’ charges are being used to punish Imaan and Hadi for their human rights advocacy.
October 29, 2026