The authoritarian virus

The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic puts fundamental democratic rights to the test in several European countries. Now, Norway should use the rest of its Security Council campaign to fight for respect for human rights.

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May 27, 2020

Virus on freedom of expression

Freedom of speech in Russia needs life-saving treatment. Journalists addressing the lack of crisis management during the Covid-19 pandemic are at risk of facing death threats or imprisonment.

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May 14, 2020

Belarusian authorities must cease attacks on human rights defenders and journalists

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April 20, 2020

Global NGO community calls on UN and member States to maintain human rights focused response to COVID-19

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The authoritarian virus

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Virus on freedom of expression

Belarusian authorities must cease attacks on human rights defenders and journalists

Global NGO community calls on UN and member States to maintain human rights focused response to COVID-19

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