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Ecuador Under International Scrutiny for Enforced Disappearances
These crimes remain unpunished and will continue to happen as long as President Daniel Noboa’s security policy remains militarized.
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Israel’s Genocide in Gaza Inflicts Compounded Harms on Women and Girls
Women in Gaza are holding families and communities together under conditions designed to break them. Their courage commands immense respect and stands as an inspiration to all of humanity.
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Over 100 Students from Across the United States Join Youth Lobby Day to Advocate for the Defense of Human Rights
Over 100 students from 34 states gathered in Washington, D.C. to participate in Youth Lobby Day for the safeguarding of human rights.
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Global: Amnesty Chief Calls on States to Step Up Resistance to Attacks on Gender Justice and Women’s Rights at CSW70
CSW70 presents a critical opportunity to resist the global backlash and systemic attacks on gender justice and women’s rights.
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U.S. Authorities Must Immediately Release Journalist Estefany Rodríguez
The U.S. immigration system must not be weaponized to silence the work of journalists.
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Lebanon: Israeli Military’s Overly Broad Mass Evacuation Orders are Sowing Panic and Fueling Humanitarian Suffering
In the 24 hours since the mass evacuation order for Beirut’s southern suburbs, the Israeli military has carried out repeated air strikes, many without warnings.
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The “Shield of the Americas Summit” Is Not Addressing the Challenges to Protecting Human Rights and Stopping Rising Authoritarian Practices
This forum risks serving as a platform to promote militarization, increase the restrictions on civic space, and erode guarantees for freedom of speech and association.
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Türkiye: Politically-motivated Prosecution of Istanbul Mayor Raises Serious Fair Trial Concerns
This politically-motivated prosecution, based almost entirely on secret witness testimony, is riddled with international fair trial and rule of law issues.
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Nigeria: Government and Oil Firms Must Expedite Investigation of Gas Leaks Threatening to Destroy Nigerian Community
The alarming number of reports of gas leaks across the Bille community is harrowing and the affected area appears to be expanding.
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Afghanistan: New Criminal Regulation Targets Women and Minority Groups with Ever-Harsher Punishments
The regulation makes an already repressive legal system even more draconian.
