Health
Every country in the world is now party to at least one human rights treaty that addresses health-related rights. Yet, harmful laws, policies and practices routinely interfere with access to health care and increase vulnerability to ill health, particularly for poor, marginalized or criminalized populations. Our work examines the right to health and a healthy environment, the right to be free from discrimination and arbitrary detention, and the right to information, free speech, expression and assembly as critical means of achieving health. We work on infectious diseases, pollution and environmental health, sexual and reproductive health, and non-communicable disease, including access to palliative care for patients suffering with terminal illness.
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Africa
February 13, 2024
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Asia
February 12, 2024
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United States
January 18, 2024
Videos
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December 11, 2023
“Death is More Merciful Than This Life”
Houthi and Yemeni Government Violations of the Right to Water in Taizz
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November 26, 2023
Gaza: Findings on October 17 al-Ahli Hospital Explosion
Evidence Points to Misfired Rocket but Full Investigation Needed
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News
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February 7, 2024
A Human Rights Guide to the 2024 US Elections
Vital Recommendations for Voters, Candidates, and Supporters of Democracy
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December 22, 2023
Human Rights Watch’s Role in Conflict and Crisis
How HRW Documents Wartime Abuses, Advocates to Protect Civilians, and Promotes Justice
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December 15, 2023
Gaza Blockade Puts People with Diabetes at Risk
Dire Insulin Shortage Potentially Life-Threatening
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December 11, 2023
Brazil: Veto Dangerous Pesticide Bill
"Poison Package" Threatens Health, Environment
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November 26, 2023
Gaza: Findings on October 17 al-Ahli Hospital Explosion
Evidence Points to Misfired Rocket but Full Investigation Needed
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November 21, 2023
UAE: Migrant Worker Abuses Linked to Broader Climate Harms
Upholding Migrant Rights Critical to Address Climate Crisis at COP28
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November 16, 2023
Israeli Authorities’ Cutting of Water Leading to Public Health Crisis in Gaza
End Blockade, Restore Water and Electricity, Allow in Fuel
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November 14, 2023
Gaza: Unlawful Israeli Hospital Strikes Worsen Health Crisis
Israel’s Blockade, Bombardment Decimate Healthcare System; Investigate as War Crimes
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November 7, 2023
Gaza: Israeli Ambulance Strike Apparently Unlawful
Medical Transport Has Special Protections Against Attack
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November 7, 2023
Draft “Pandemic Treaty” Fails to Protect Rights
Member States Should Include International Human Rights Obligations in Negotiated Text