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Syria: New Government Must Prioritize Justice and Truth Measures to Prevent Further Abuse

The international community must support the Syrian people in their pursuit of truth, justice and reparation, and building a more…

May 16, 2025

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Russia: Book Publishers Arrested in Anti-LGBTI Campaign

Russian authorities have now come after book publishers, accusing them of ‘extremism’ for merely doing their job: bringing books to…

May 15, 2025

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U.S. Congressmembers Should Join Resolution Recognizing Obligation to Provide Reparations 

Reparations are a human rights issue. They are a tool to confront the truth, repair the harm, and build a…

May 15, 2025

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Cameroon: Deplorable Life Sentence Handed to Peace Activist an “Affront to Justice”

This shameful judgment breaches international human rights law and standards,

May 15, 2025

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Ukraine: Establishment of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression Must Ensure Victims-Centered Justice

The creation of the Special Tribunal is a step towards addressing the far too many accountability gaps confronting justice for…

May 14, 2025

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Russia: Sentencing of Election Observer Grigory Melkonyants a Brazen Attack on Peaceful Activism

Grigory Melkonyants must be released unconditionally and his conviction quashed.

May 14, 2025

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Amnesty International Exposes Human Rights Violations at El Paso Immigrant Detention Facility 

Congress must stop funding detention and deportation systems that violate human rights.

May 14, 2025

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South Sudan: UN Security Council Must Renew and Enforce Arms Embargo to Protect Civilians

The deployment of armed Ugandan soldiers and military equipment to South Sudan since March 11, 2025 flagrantly violates the arms…

May 14, 2025

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Saudi Arabia: Migrant Domestic Workers Face Severe Exploitation, Racism and Exclusion from Labor Protections  

These women travelled to Saudi Arabia in search of work to support their families but instead endured unspeakable abuse in…

May 13, 2025

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Central African Republic: Former Rebel Leader Sayo’s Arrest a Reminder of the Urgent Need for Justice for Past Crimes

We urge courts in the Central African Republic (CAR) to conduct investigations on crimes committed against civilians these past two…

May 12, 2025

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Trump Administration Shows Disregard for Global Human Rights by Cutting Funds for UNFPA 

This is yet another example in the Trump administration’s relentless stream of attacks on global human rights and health. 

May 9, 2025

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Cuba Revokes Conditional Release of José Daniel Ferrer and Félix Navarro

The Cuban authorities must cease to threaten, harass, arbitrarily arrest and forcibly disappear activists, human rights defenders and journalists in…

May 8, 2025