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Shelly Bailes and her partner Ellen Pontac hug after hearing a decision by California's Supreme Court in San Francisco. © 2008 Reuters

US: California Marriage Ruling a Victory for Human Rights

Historic Decision Confers Equal Right to Marriage to Same-Sex Couples

The California Supreme Court’s ruling today striking down state law that limits marriage to opposite-sex couples is a victory for equality that should set a national and international example.

More of Human Rights Watch's work on LGBT Rights

Burma: Donor States Must Monitor Aid
Countries delivering relief aid to Burma should insist on monitoring to ensure aid reaches the cyclone victims most in need and to prevent the military government from seizing it.

Netherlands: Discrimination in the Name of Integration
The "integration test" discriminatorily targets only migrants of certain nationalities trying to join their families.

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The Guantanamo Hearings
The special military commissions have been subjected to numerous legal challenges and come under a barrage of criticism that they do not provide fundamental fair trial rights.

UN: Reject Sri Lanka’s Bid for Human Rights Council
Sri Lanka’s failed promises to improve rights undermine its claim for a place on the UN Human Rights Council, said a coalition of more than 20 NGOs.

Sudan: Mass Arrests After Rebel Attack Raise Concern
Zimbabwe: Lawyer’s Arrest Raises Fear of Broader Crackdown
Burundi: Government Should Act to End Police Abuses

Roadmap to Autocracy: Burma’s Referendum is a Sham
Burma: Grant Access to International Aid Workers
Commentary: Burma’s referendum of the absurd

Saudi Arabia: Investigate Police for Burning Yemenis
Saudi Arabia: Stop Trials for ‘Insulting’ Islam
Egypt: Investigate Beating of ‘Facebook’ Activist

Colombia: Paramilitary Leaders to Face Prosecution in US
Colombia: Free trade and human rights
Commentary: Colombia Trade Accord

Russia: Halt “Incitement” Prosecution of Human Rights Defender
Uzbekistan: Repression Linked to 2005 Massacre Rife
Kyrgyzstan: Do Not Return Asylum Seeker to Uzbekistan

US: ‘Drug War’ Unjust to African Americans
UN: Tell US to End Illegal Detention Practices in Iraq
US/Italy: Italian Court Challenges CIA Rendition Program

2008 Report: Democracy Charade Undermines Rights
Human Rights Watch Highlights Abuses in Pakistan, Kenya, China, Somalia

Rights Watchers

Discuss Human Rights Crises Around the World With Ken Roth and Reed Brody in the Washington Post
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What Responsibility Does the EU Have Toward Refugees and Migrants?

China's Olympian Human Rights Challenges

Global: Final Talks on Cluster Munition Ban Treaty

Senegal: UN Decision on Hissène Habré Flouted

Uzbek Human Rights Activist Honored

Kenya: Proposed Truth Commission Bill Seriously Flawed

Colombia: Government Mischaracterizes HRW’s Position on Paramilitary Extradition

US/Israel: Bush Should Press for End to Gaza Closure

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