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August 19, 2025 Dispatches

Standing with Sex Workers: Why This Case Matters

South Africa Court to Rule on Constitutionality of Criminalizing Sex Work

Sex workers and supporters attend a march calling for decriminalization of sex work in Johannesburg, South Africa, May 27, 2021.
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Australian Foreign Minister’s Vietnam Trip Should Promote Rights

Obtaining Release of Political Prisoners is in Both Countries’ Interest

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August 18, 2025 Background Briefing

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Addressing Past and Ongoing Human Rights Abuses

The United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, June 13, 2022.
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US: Excessive Force Against LA Protesters

Senior Law Enforcement Officials Should Face Consequences for Abusive Response

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Hong Kong: Drop Charges, Release Newsman Jimmy Lai

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Qatar: Five-Year Sentence for Baha’i Dignitary on Abusive Charges

End Religious Discrimination; Protect Minority Rights

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August 15, 2025 Letter

Sudan: Extend the mandate of the Fact-Finding Mission for two more years

To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council (Geneva, Switzerland)

August 15, 2025 Statement

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Lebanon: Judicial Reforms Positive, But Fall Short

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