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In a world of human rights abuses, some 'extraordinary potential' too

Human Rights Watch points to a "litany of human rights crises" but also a silver lining – some "cracks" emerged in authoritarian regimes.

Demonstrators for women's freedom and rights in Iran
Demonstrators for women's freedom and rights in Iran (AN/Craig Melville/Unsplash)

Russia's invasion of Ukraine elicited broad opposition that shows what can happen when leaders and citizens take a stand.

That's according to Human Rights Watch's global snapshot of 2022, which shows a "litany of human rights crises" but also a silver lining: "cracks" emerged in authoritarian regimes when protesters demanded freedom.

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