New Human Rights Watch report on #Belarus , documenting politically motivated crackdown on human rights lawyers who face arrests, imprisonment, arbitrary license revocation and harassment.

Full report here: hrw.org/report/2024/05…

Ich (als tauber Mensch) sah einen Tweet mit einem Video und vielen Kommentaren, die den Auftritt der dolmetschenden Person im Video lobten. Neugierig fragte ich nach, was genau so großartig daran sei, erhielt jedoch keine Antwort. 1/18

I had the honor of co-authoring this article with natasha arnpriester • ⚖️ and Duru Yavan. In this piece, for The Cambridge Journal of Law, Politics, and Art, we are exploring new avenues, specifically International Court of Justice to hold the Taliban accountable for their violations of women's rights. hrw.org/news/2024/05/1…

If you are following Afghanistan, in this article, natasha arnpriester • ⚖️, Duru Yavan, and I have discussed how the International Court of Justice could be an avenue for women of Afghanistan to seek justice.
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With many people with disabilities facing exclusion and stigma, the first principle needs to be participation, (...) elevating the voices of those directly impacted by the climate crisis is paramount, as their insights and experiences must guide policymaking and implementation

Kenya’s response to floods that have left at least 170 people dead; displaced more than 200,000; destroyed property, infrastructure, and livelihoods across the country; and exacerbated socioeconomic vulnerabilities is inadequate says Human Rights Watch
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“Deutschland sollte in den Schutz der Muslim*innen, muslimisch gelesenen Personen und aller anderen Minderheiten im Land investieren, weil es eine Investition in den Schutz der gesamten deutschen Gesellschaft ist.“

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Attacks on civilians in #BurkinaFaso are so widespread & systematic they could amount to crimes against humanity. Independent probes needed.

Massacres of 223 people in Nondin & Soro village are among among worst exactions committed by military.

hrw.org/news/2024/04/2… Emanuela C. Del Re

#Sudan : @HRW & 10 CSOs urge #EU to change approach, take genuine action as civilians pay high price for int'l inaction

🇪🇺 Put #Sudan on #FAC agenda
✍️ Sanction, hold accountable those committing violations
🇺🇳 Push UN Security Council to protect civilians

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Join now! A Virtual Parallel Event on the Occasion on the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68)
Climate Disasters, Escalating Poverty, and Disability Feminists Response

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 EST 8:30 – 10 AM

As G7 states meet today in Rome to discuss events in #Africa , at a time of widespread abuses afflicting many countries across the continent & massive man-made humanitarian disasters, the meeting cannot be mere talk shop. Human Rights Watch oped hrw.org/news/2024/03/2… unita.it/2024/03/20/g7-…

🍾🇫🇷 Yesterday #France 's vote marked global 1st in explicitly introducing #abortion protections in national constitution. It also reflects need for safeguards in face of global attacks on abortion & sexual & repro health rights. #MonCorpsMonChoix Human Rights Watch 1/
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'Among those most affected by Afghanistan’s healthcare crisis are people with disabilities. Because of aid shortfalls, the few services for people with disabilities, including physical rehabilitation and mental health support, have largely disappeared.'
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'A counselor based in Kabul said that “even before the Taliban takeover, there were few donors to provide mental health services in major cities. Now most of them are gone, while people are in in greater need.”
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“In his closing statement, Orlov speaks of Navalny and other victims of politically motivated prosecutions and describes Russia’s slide into totalitarianism. But he notably urges his compatriots not to lose hope.”

Government officials and security forces in the MENA region are using social media apps to target LGBT people online 🚩🚩🚩🚩

#SecureOurSocials
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Una joven con una discapacidad intelectual ganó un premio por su trabajo para apoyar a las personas con discapacidad. El premio se llama la Beca Marca
Bristo. La joven activista que ha ganado la beca se llama Mariana Lozano.

Un informe en lectura fácil
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A young woman with an intellectual disability won an award for her work to support people with disabilities. The award is called the Marca Bristo Fellowship. The young woman who won the Human Rights Watch award is called Mariana Lozano.
This is a report in Easy To Read
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„A synagogue is firebombed. A rabbi is threatened with a screwdriver on the street. Jewish homes have Stars of David daubed on them as if to mark them out. Visceral reminders that antisemitism in Europe is alive and well.“