Rights and freedom – a Guardian series
The journalism in this series gives a voice to those whose rights or freedoms have been removed, undermined or put at risk. It focuses on human rights abuses and gains, and potential for change. It is supported, in part, through a grant to theguardian.org by Humanity United, a US-based foundation dedicated to cultivating the conditions for enduring freedom and peace.
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