US Domestic Policy

The Forgotten Defendant of Guantanamo

Stephen Paul Smith, Terrorism & Counterterrorism Program legal intern — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:55:55 -0800

Prosecutors, defense counsel, a military judge, several journalists and a handful of non-governmental organization observers like myself convened at Guantanamo Bay this week for what was to be the first hearing for a Guantanamo defendant under the Obama administration's "new and improved" mili

US Senate: Reject Abortion Coverage Restrictions

Human Rights Watch — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:03:58 -0800

Letter to US Senate: Reject Abortion Coverage Restrictions

Human Rights Watch — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:57:47 -0800

Dear Senator,

Q&A: The Convention on the Rights of the Child

Human Rights Watch — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:32:18 -0800

What does the Convention on the Rights of the Child require governments to do?

What was the US' role during the negotiation of the Convention?

What is the current status of US ratification?

US: Federal Court Prosecution of 9/11 Suspects a Victory for Justice

Human Rights Watch — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:03:35 -0800

(New York) - The Obama administration's decision to prosecute the September 11 suspects in federal court represents an important step forward for justice, Human Rights Watch said today. Attorney General Eric Holder announced today that five of the suspects facing pending military commission charges at Guantanamo would be

US/ASEAN: Obama Should Press Asian Leaders on Rights

Human Rights Watch — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:08:18 -0800

(New York) - US President Barack Obama should urge Asian leaders at the first ASEAN-US summit to unite in addressing the region's most pressing human rights concerns, Human Rights Watch said today.

CBS Evening News with Katie Couric Features Rape Kit Researcher

Human Rights Watch — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:06:42 -0800

As part of a special investigation into unprosecuted rape cases, CBS Evening News with Katie Couric features an interview with Sarah Tofte, researcher with the US Program at Human Rights Watch.

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Human Rights Watch — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:52:50 -0800

US Senate: Move Quickly on Sexual Assault Bill

Human Rights Watch — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:46:09 -0800

(New York) - The introduction in the Senate today of the Justice for Survivors of Sexual Assault Act of 2009 is a significant step toward eliminating the backlog of evidence in rape cases, Human Rights Watch said today.

US: Obama Announces End to HIV Travel Ban

Human Rights Watch — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:59:11 -0700

President Barack Obama's announcement today that national travel and immigration restrictions on people living with HIV will be removed should have positive consequences for public health and other countries with similar restrictions should follow suit, Human Rights Watch said.