Africa
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LGBTQ+ Rights and Non-Discrimination
Students examine the human rights context for LGBTQ+ people in Uganda, analyze tactics for bringing about change for marginalized people, and look at transitional leaders who have brought about social change.
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Reconciliation
Starting a peer mediation club or civic engagement group are just a few examples included in the lesson plan of how students can become human rights defenders in their community.
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Giving Voice to the Voiceless
In this lesson, students learn about the human rights conditions in Sudan and how ordinary citizens can make a difference in fighting those abuses.
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Defending Children’s Rights
Students learn about why children are targeted for combat, assess the effects on child soldiers, and find out how to defend the rights of children.
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Zimbabwean Government Must Stop Interfering With NGO Operations
This directive is a disturbing development that takes place against the backdrop of a broader crackdown on civic space in Zimbabwe.
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RFK Human Rights Renews Calls for Ahmed Samir Santawy’s Release
Our update urges the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention to immediately take action.
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RFK Human Rights Named Amicus Curiae in Twitter Ban Case
The case challenges the Nigerian government’s recent decision to indefinitely ban Twitter, a move that denies Nigerians their right to freedom of expression.
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Government of Zimbabwe Weaponizes Criminal Justice System to Stifle Dissent
A series of high-profile arrests exemplify how Zimbabwe’s government has persecuted journalists and human rights defenders to suppress their work.
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Threats to the Right to Vote in Ethiopia Ahead of the 2021 Elections
The Ethiopian government has created a “climate of fear and repression” which could undermine confidence in the upcoming election.
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UN Petition Calls for Ahmed Samir Santawy’s Release
Santawy, a 29-year-old student, is just one of many academics that have been targeted and arbitrarily detained by the Egyptian authorities.
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Nigerian Government Must End Crackdown on Civic Space
The Government of Nigeria must take steps to respect and protect the rights of its citizens to freedom of expression, association, and assembly.
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Egypt: President Should Act to Unshackle Freedoms
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi of Egypt should immediately end a crackdown on freedom of association, independent groups, and peaceful dissent.
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