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Feds’ global pandemic response must support local peace building

While serious human rights abuses have not been reduced, what has changed is the ability of local and international organizations to organize and accompany affected communities, and to monitor and denounce these abuses.

Opinion
BY ANNALEE GIESBRECHT
November 25, 2020

Opinion | BY ANNALEE GIESBRECHT | November 25, 2020

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