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EU: Press India on Rights at Summit

Press release
Feb 8, 2012

The presidents of the European Counciland the European Commission should make human rights a central part of their discussions with Indian officials at the EU-India summit on strategic partnership on February 10, 2012, in New Delhi.
Letter to EU officials concerning EU-India Summit

Letter
Feb 8, 2012

We write to request that human rights form a significant part of your dialogue with the Indian government at your upcoming summit in New Delhi to strengthen the strategic partnership.
Testimony of Ali Dayan Hasan before the US House Committee on Foreign Affairs regarding Human Rights in Balochistan

Testimony
Feb 8, 2012

Balochistan, Pakistan’s western-most province, borders eastern Iran and southern Afghanistan.
UN: Russia, China Vetoes Betray Syrian People

Press release
Feb 4, 2012

Vetoes by Russia and China of the UN Security Council resolution on Syria are a betrayal of the Syrian people, Human Rights Watch said today. A resolution urging the Syrian government to end all human rights violations and cooperate with the UN commission of inquiry and the Arab League observer mission was approved by 13 council members, including India, South Africa, and Pakistan, before being vetoed.
Interview with Ali Dayan Hasan

Commentary
Feb 3, 2012

2011 was a particularly bad year even by Pakistan's standards and saw a spike in abuses and expanding impunity for abusers.
The Forbidden Citizen

Commentary
Feb 2, 2012

It's only been a month, and 2012 is already looking bleak for the notion that peaceful criticism can exist within China.
Sri Lanka: UN Must Act at Next Human Rights Council Session

Press release
Feb 2, 2012

The United Nations Human Rights Council should address the lack of accountability for wartime abuses in Sri Lanka during its March 2012 session.
Kevin Rudd must up the ante on Sri Lanka

Commentary
Feb 2, 2012

As nations such as Canada and Britain weigh in on accountability for war crimes in Sri Lanka, it's time for Australia to add its voice.
Letter on Sri Lanka to Permanent Representatives of Human Rights Council Member and Observer States

Letter
Feb 2, 2012

We write to urge your delegation to work with other member and observer states of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) to bring the issue of accountability for wartime abuses in Sri Lanka onto the agenda of the Council during its March 2012 session.
Philippines: Arrest Ex-General Accused of ‘Disappearances’

Press release
Jan 31, 2012

Philippine President Benigno Aquino III should order the armed forces to cooperate with civilian authorities in arresting retired Maj. Gen. Jovito Palparan and others charged with the enforced disappearance of two activists in 2006.