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Tanzania must end HIV ‘red ribbon’ stigma in schools

Several Tanzanian schools have forced HIV-positive pupils to wear red ribbons to class, claiming it excuses them from strenuous activities.

Mexico urged to protect human rights defenders and journalists

Two new measures to protect Mexico's journalists and human rights defenders need swift backing from federal and state authorities.

Spain’s economic recession must not lead to human rights crisis

Amnesty International has submitted a report to the Spanish government outlining the key human rights challenges that the country faces.

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Diary of a high-level mission: the Secretary General visits Spain

“We’d like a place to stay” – Milan’s Roma face eviction

Hidden From View - HIV and women in rural South Africa

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Landmark ICC verdict
In its first ruling, the International Criminal Court finds Thomas Lubanga Dyilo guilty of using child soldiers.

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Recent spotlight on arrest of Joseph Kony underscores outstanding International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrants for 11 other suspects of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.

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