Brazil’s President-Elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva should prioritize the protection of human rights and reverse the serious setbacks during the presidency of Jair Bolsonaro. HRW’s Cesar Munoz moderates this discussion with HRW’s acting Executive Director Tirana Hassan and law professor and columnist Conrado Hubner on how

Ahead of COP27, Egyptian human rights defenders Mona Seif and Mohamed Lotfy join Birgit Schwarz to discuss the fight for freedom in Egypt and the authorities' attempts to curb all protest and criticism.

Rishi Sunak faces a herculean task ahead of him. In this conversation, we discuss the new United Kingdom Prime Minister’s Cabinet and the serious concerns for the direction of the government and human rights. With Yasmine Ahmed, Kartik Raj, and Anthony Gale.

How are laws and policies used to limit freedom of assembly, speech, and civil society? Ahead of the upcoming US midterm elections, we discuss SLAPP litigation and how court manipulation is used to try to chill civil society activity in the United States and South Africa — with Amanda Klasing, Leanne Govindsamy, and Krystal

Excessive, Lethal Force in Karakalpakstan

Ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, LGBT Qataris are raising the alarm on abuses they have endured by security forces in Qatar. HRW’s Rothna Begum moderates this discussion with HRW researcher Rasha Younes and Qatari LGBT rights activist Dr. Nasser Mohamed.

Turkey Arrests, Detains, and Forces Syrian Refugees back to danger in Syria.

Turkey Arrests, Detains, and Forces Syrian Refugees back to danger in Syria.

Turkey Arrests, Detains, and Forces Syrian Refugees back to danger in Syria.