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April 15, 2020 News Release

Zimbabwe: Unsafe Water Raises COVID-19 Risks

Severe Water, Sanitation Crisis Undermines Pandemic Fight

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April 14, 2020 Dispatches

COVID-19 in Yemen – A Perfect Storm

War-torn Country’s Shattered Health Care System Is No Match for Pandemic

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April 14, 2020 News Release

Greece: Free Unaccompanied Migrant Children

New Campaign to Shelter Children, End Detention Amid COVID-19

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April 14, 2020 News Release

Nigeria: Protect Most Vulnerable in COVID-19 Response

Extended Lockdown Threatens Livelihoods of Millions

People walk past closed street stalls and shops in Lagos, Nigeria on March 26, 2020 during a government-imposed lockdown to halt the spread of COVID-19. 2020 AP Photo/Sunday Alamba.
April 14, 2020 Dispatches

Hamas Jails Gaza Activists for Video Chat with Israelis

Wrongful Detentions for Free Expression Even More Harmful During COVID-19 Crisis

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April 14, 2020 News Release

COVID-19 Offers Chance to Address Human Rights Concerns

New Checklist Offers Guide for Rights-Promoting Response

Soldiers patrol the streets in an attempt to enforce a 21 day nationwide lockdown, aimed at limiting the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Alexandra township, South Africa, March 28, 2020.
April 13, 2020 Interview

More than Just China: COVID-19 May Ravage Asia

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April 13, 2020 Commentary

Big Data Could Undermine the COVID-19 Response

Blind spots in location-tracking data can threaten both public health and human rights

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April 13, 2020 Commentary

Armed Groups in Colombia Threaten Civilians Over COVID-19 Measures

Vulnerable, Poor Communities at Risk of Further Abuse

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April 10, 2020 News Release

Brazil: Bolsonaro Sabotages Anti-Covid-19 Efforts

President Flouts Health Authorities’ Advice, Undermines Access to Information

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April 10, 2020 News Release

Cambodia: Reporter Jailed for Quoting Hun Sen on COVID-19

Free Sovann Rithy, Respect Media Freedom

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April 10, 2020 News Release

Cameroon: Allow Aid Access Amid Pandemic

Delivery of Assistance Vital in Conflict Areas

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April 10, 2020 News Release

Nicaragua: Reckless COVID-19 Response

Calls for Mass Gatherings; No Quarantine or Travel Restrictions

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April 10, 2020 News Release

US: Focus Relief Effort on Those Most in Need

Targeted Payments, Housing Protection, Medical Coverage; Strong Oversight Critical

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