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Russia: 'Abominable' new legislation will inflict 'unbearable suffering' on transgender peopleCountry has imposed blanket ban on sex change procedures
14 Jul 2023 Press release -
Malta: Government's backtrack on abortion bill will endanger livesParliament partially decriminalises abortion
28 Jun 2023 Press release -
UK: Jailing of mother-of-three for using abortion pills 'terrifying'UK: Jailing of mother-of-three for using abortion pills 'terrifying'
12 Jun 2023 Press release -
Switzerland: 'History victory' as law amended to recognise that sex without consent is rape
Today’s vote is an important step to combatting widespread sexual violence in Switzerland
01 Jun 2023 Press release -
Uganda: president's signing of highly repressive anti-LGBTI law is 'dark day' for human rights29 May 2023 Press release
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Afghanistan: Taliban's treatment of women and girls is crime against humanity - Major New ReportAfghanistan Report: Taliban's treatment of women and girls is crime against humanity
25 May 2023 Press release -
Kenya: LGBTI refugees at risk of rape and violence at Kakuma refugee camp - New ReportKenya: LGBTI refugees at risk of rape and violence in refugee camp - New Report
19 May 2023 Press release -
Northern Ireland: Police figures reveal ‘deeply worrying’ rise in hate crimes
New PSNI report shows increase in sectarian, disability and transphobic hate crimes
16 May 2023 Press release -
UK: UN view on trans rights is 'much-needed common sense'UK: UN view on trans rights is 'much-needed common sense'
11 May 2023 Press release -
Uganda: Parliament passes notorious bill which ‘blatantly violates’ LGBTI rightsBill, which imposes death penalty and life imprisonment in certain cases, will fuel violence and homophobia
02 May 2023 Press release -
Uzbekistan: Government finally passes law criminalising domestic violenceDomestic violence a grave concern in the country with thousands of cases reported
06 Apr 2023 Press release -
Uganda: 'Appalling' anti-LGBTI law must be repealed immediatelyUganda: 'Appalling' anti-LGBTI law must be repealed immediately
22 Mar 2023 Press release -
Poland: Conviction of abortion activist is 'depressing low' for reproductive rightsJustyna Wydrzyńska sentenced to eight months’ community service for assisting pregnant women in obtaining abortion pills
14 Mar 2023 Press release -
Saudi Arabia: much-touted personal status law discriminates against women - new briefing08 Mar 2023 Press release
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Hong Kong: Women’s Day march first authorised protest since 2020 comes amid worsening crackdown03 Mar 2023 Press release -
Tunisia: case of two LGBTQ+ people jailed under 'deeply homophobic' law being appealed19 Feb 2023 Press release
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Finland: New gender recognition law 'major step' towards protecting trans rightsNeed for harmful medical and psychiatric procedures abolished after new law passed by 113 votes to 69
01 Feb 2023 Press release -
Russia: moves to ban LGBTQ+ film characters will increase homophobia20 Jan 2023 Press release
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Davos: Nazanin Boniadi to speak about women's rights in Iran17 Jan 2023 Press release
