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DEFENDING HUMAN RIGHTS

Human Rights Global

Covid-19: Omicron variant must spur world leaders to share vaccines

8 December 2021 | 1:23 pm

To mark the one-year anniversary of the first Covid-19 vaccine administered worldwide,...

Human Rights Asia

Myanmar: Unbridled destruction of freedoms as Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced

7 December 2021 | 10:55 am

In response to the sentencing of Aung San Suu Kyi to four years in prison, Amnesty...

Human Rights Asia

Afghanistan: Survivors of gender-based violence abandoned following Taliban takeover – new research

6 December 2021 | 11:00 am

Essential services for women and girl survivors of gender-based violence in Afghanistan have been...

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Human Rights Asia

Indonesia: Immediately release Papuan students charged with treason

3 December 2021 | 6:14 pm

Eight Papuan students who have been detained and charged with treason by police for peacefully...

Human Rights Asia

China: WTA’s decision should push for effective investigation of sexual violence

2 December 2021 | 7:43 pm

Responding to the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA)’s decision to halt all competitions in...

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Human Rights Middle East

Saudi Arabia: Grand Prix must not deflect attention from dismal human rights record

2 December 2021 | 7:21 pm

Responding to Saudi Arabia’s hosting of a Formula One Grand Prix this weekend, Heba...