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Global: FIFA and World Cup Hosts Must Prevent Tournament Becoming a Threat to Fans and Communities

Our new report details risks to and impact on fans, players, journalists, workers and local communities in all three host…

March 29, 2026

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India: Parliament Must Reject Proposal to Extend Restrictions on Overseas Funding for NGOs

This amendment would be a blatant abuse of legislation designed to further crack down on civil society under the pretext…

March 27, 2026

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Malta: Seven Years of Injustice. Drop the Charges Against the El Hiblu 3

The El Hiblu 3, who survived abuse in Libya, a shipwreck, and an attempted unlawful return, are now facing the…

March 27, 2026

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Russia: Authorities Must Immediately Disclose Nikita Zhuravel’s Whereabouts

Russian authorities must urgently disclose the whereabouts of Nikita Zhuravel and ensure his immediate contact with his lawyer and family.

March 27, 2026

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EU: European Parliament Greenlights Punitive Detention and Deportation Plans

Today, the European Parliament has voted to expand its use of detention, falling short of international legal standards.

March 26, 2026

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Tunisia: Authorities Must End Harassment of Judge Anas Hmedi

Tunisian authorities must drop all charges against Judge Anas Hmedi since they stem solely from the peaceful exercise of his…

March 26, 2026

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USA: Landmark YouTube and Meta Social Media Ruling Must Lead to Design Changes to Guarantee Online Safety

This damning verdict is a landmark moment in recognizing the harm caused by tech giants in the manipulative designs of their social media platforms.

March 26, 2026

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Georgia: Opposition Politician Elene Khoshtaria Given Politically Motivated Prison Sentence for Graffiti

This is yet another example of the criminal justice system being instrumentalized to punish dissent.

March 24, 2026

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Russia: Four-year Prison Sentence for Nightclub Owner Exposes Deepening Crackdown on LGBTQ+ Rights

Tatiana Zorina’s sentencing is a stark illustration of how Russia’s abuse of ‘extremism’ legislation has spiraled into outright persecution targeting…

March 24, 2026

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USA/Iran: Trump’s Warning That USA Will Attack Iran’s Power Plants Is a Threat to Commit War Crimes

President Trump must immediately retract these dangerous threats and commit the U.S. to upholding international humanitarian law.

March 24, 2026

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Global: ILO Member States Must Not Give in to Saudi Demands for Dismissal of Migrant Labor Complaint

Saudi Arabia’s attempt to hide behind recent reforms and procedural arguments, without producing a shred of credible data to show…

March 24, 2026

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Kyrgyzstan: Authorities Must Drop Trumped Up Charges Against Makhabat Tazhibek-kyzy Following Her Release from Prison

No journalist should be prosecuted solely for reporting on matters of public interest.

March 23, 2026