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. THE WEEK IN RIGHTS | December 2, 2021 Taliban Kill, ‘Disappear’ Afghanistan Ex-Officials Photo © 2021 Human Rights Watch Taliban forces have summarily executed or forcibly disappeared more than 100 former police and intelligence officers in just four provinces since taking over the country on August 15, despite a proclaimed amnesty. The Taliban leadership has directed members of surrendering security force units to register to receive a letter guaranteeing their safety. However, Taliban forces have used these screenings to detain and summarily execute or forcibly disappear people within days after they register, leaving their bodies for their relatives or communities to find. The burden is on the Taliban to prevent further killings, hold those responsible to account, and compensate the victims’ families. READ MORE »     IOC Doubles Down on Losing China Strategy The IOC has reiterated that Peng Shuai is “safe and well,” but has again failed to mention the Chinese government’s erasure of Peng from China’s internet or to call for a fair and transparent investigation into her sexual assault allegation. READ MORE »     Canada Program Leads the Way in Addressing Mental Health Crises The Gerstein Crisis Centre has been providing Toronto communities with safe, humane, equity-based mental health crisis services for more than 30 years through supportive community response rather than law enforcement. READ MORE »     Rich Countries Must Stop Blocking the Covid Vaccine Patent Waiver The World Health Organization has called on governments to place human rights at the heart of their pandemic responses, including by ensuring universal access to Covid-19 vaccines, therapeutics and health technologies. READ MORE »   5X Giving Tuesday MATCH EXTENDED Additional funds were added to our Giving Tuesday match and only YOU can help us access them! Donate now and every $100 will become $500 to advance justice, dignity, compassion, and equality for all. DONATE TODAY » Thank you for supporting Human Rights Watch! Follow Us On: Human Rights Watch | 350 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor | New York, NY 10118-3299 USA | t 1.212.290.4700