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Remnants of KPFM-1S-SK cassettes manufactured in 1988 that Human Rights Watch researchers found in Izium

January 31, 2023

Ukraine: Banned Landmines Harm Civilians

Human Rights Watch documented numerous cases in which rockets carrying PFM antipersonnel mines, also called “butterfly mines” or “petal mines,” were fired into Russian-occupied areas near Russian military facilities. Ukraine is a state party to the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty, which prohibits any use of antipersonnel mines.

Asia

January 31, 2023
News Release
Myanmar: 2 Years Since Coup, Worsening Repression
Asia

January 31, 2023
Dispatches
‘Cruel’ Death in Australia Shows Need for Bail Reform

Sophie McNeill

Australia Researcher
Europe/Central Asia

January 31, 2023
News Release
Uzbekistan: 16-Year Sentence in Autonomous Region Protests

Latest News

February 1, 2023 Dispatches

South Korea Cancels Plans to Update Definition of Rape
February 1, 2023 Commentary

ASEAN and the Myanmar Morass

Published In The Bangkok Post
February 1, 2023 Dispatches

Italy Reups Funding to Force Migrants Back to Libya
February 1, 2023 Commentary

France Should Change its Laws to Fight Impunity for Serious Crimes

Published In Mediapart
January 31, 2023 Dispatches

US Congress Helps Boost Justice in Ukraine
January 31, 2023 Dispatches

The Epitome of Impunity in Central African Republic
January 31, 2023 News Release

Egypt: IMF Bailout Highlights Risks of Austerity, Corruption
January 31, 2023 News Release

UK: Court to Rule on Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia
January 30, 2023 Commentary

Los Angeles Ballot Measure Raises Hope for a Housing Solution

Published In The Progressive Magazine
January 30, 2023 Commentary

Legal Loopholes

Published In taz.de
January 27, 2023 Dispatches

Killing of Tyre Nichols Shows Structural Problems in US Policing
January 27, 2023 Dispatches

ICC Authorizes Resumed Philippines Investigation
January 27, 2023 News Release

Zimbabwe: A Move to Curb Freedom of Association as Election Nears

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Reports

January 31, 2023 Report

Ukraine: Banned Landmines Harm Civilians

Ukraine Should Investigate Forces’ Apparent Use; Russian Use Continues
January 23, 2023 Report

Chad: Justice Needed for October Crackdown

Investigate Killings, Torture, Deaths in Custody, Unlawful Detentions
January 23, 2023 Report

West Bank: New Entry Rules Further Isolate Palestinians

Israel's Guidelines Impede Visiting, Studying, Working
January 17, 2023 Report

Bangladesh: Rampant Police Abuse of Rohingya Refugees

Donors Should Press for End to Extortion, Harassment by Armed Police Battalion

Most Viewed

January 31, 2023 Report

Ukraine: Banned Landmines Harm Civilians
August 4, 2021 Dispatches

Indian Girl’s Alleged Rape and Murder Sparks Protests
November 16, 2017 News Release

Burma: Widespread Rape of Rohingya Women, Girls
November 12, 2018 News Release

Pakistan: Girls Deprived of Education
June 21, 2017 Report

“Just Let Us Be”

Africa

Africa

January 31, 2023
Dispatches
The Epitome of Impunity in Central African Republic

Lewis Mudge

Director, Central Africa

January 30, 2023 Commentary

Legal Loopholes

Published In taz.de

January 27, 2023 News Release

Zimbabwe: A Move to Curb Freedom of Association as Election Nears
Americas

Americas

January 27, 2023
Dispatches
Deaths Underscore Inhumanity of Canada’s Immigration Detention

Hanna Gros

Consultant, Disability Rights Division

Samer Muscati

Associate Director, Disability Rights Division

January 27, 2023 News Release

El Salvador: Leaked Database Points to Large-Scale Abuses

January 26, 2023 News Release

Brazil: Restore Rule of Law in the Amazon
Asia

Asia

February 1, 2023
Dispatches
South Korea Cancels Plans to Update Definition of Rape

Susanné Bergsten

Senior Coordinator, Women's Rights Division

January 31, 2023 Dispatches

‘Cruel’ Death in Australia Shows Need for Bail Reform

January 31, 2023 News Release

Myanmar: 2 Years Since Coup, Worsening Repression
Europe/Central Asia

Europe/Central Asia

February 1, 2023
Dispatches
Italy Reups Funding to Force Migrants Back to Libya

Giulia Tranchina

Researcher, Europe and Central Asia Division

February 1, 2023 Letter

Joint Letter to President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan

January 31, 2023 News Release

Uzbekistan: 16-Year Sentence in Autonomous Region Protests
Middle East/North Africa

Middle East/North Africa

January 31, 2023
News Release
Egypt: IMF Bailout Highlights Risks of Austerity, Corruption

January 31, 2023 News Release

UK: Court to Rule on Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia

January 27, 2023 Commentary

Revictimizing the Victims: Children Unlawfully Detained in Northeast Syria

Published In Global Justice Journal
United States

United States

January 27, 2023
Dispatches
Killing of Tyre Nichols Shows Structural Problems in US Policing

Laura Pitter

Deputy Director, US Program

Olivia Ensign

Senior Advocate, US Program

January 30, 2023 Commentary

Los Angeles Ballot Measure Raises Hope for a Housing Solution

Published In The Progressive Magazine

January 27, 2023 Commentary

The Long – Yet Still Uneven – Arc of International Justice

Published In OpinioJuris

Arms

Europe/Central Asia

January 31, 2023
Report
Ukraine: Banned Landmines Harm Civilians

December 21, 2022 News Release

Iran: Brutal Repression in Kurdistan Capital

December 13, 2022 News Release

Ukraine: Apparent Cluster Munitions Hit Kherson
Children's Rights

Africa

January 30, 2023
Commentary
Legal Loopholes

Juliane Kippenberg

Associate Director, Children's Rights Division

Published in: taz.de

January 27, 2023 Commentary

Revictimizing the Victims: Children Unlawfully Detained in Northeast Syria

Published In Global Justice Journal

January 27, 2023 Dispatches

Indian Government App Exposed Children’s Personal Data
Crisis and Conflict

Europe/Central Asia

January 31, 2023
Report
Ukraine: Banned Landmines Harm Civilians

January 6, 2023 Commentary

Bring Home Canadians Unlawfully Held in Northeast Syria

Published In The Hill Times

December 22, 2022 News Release

Russian Forces Forcibly Disappear Ukrainian Activist
Disability Rights

Americas

January 27, 2023
Dispatches
Deaths Underscore Inhumanity of Canada’s Immigration Detention

Hanna Gros

Consultant, Disability Rights Division

Samer Muscati

Associate Director, Disability Rights Division

January 12, 2023 News Release

Brazil: Ensure Justice for Attack on Democratic Institutions

December 8, 2022 Dispatches

Shackled in Ghana for Mental Health Conditions
Economic Justice and Rights

Middle East/North Africa

January 31, 2023
News Release
Egypt: IMF Bailout Highlights Risks of Austerity, Corruption

January 30, 2023 Commentary

Legal Loopholes

Published In taz.de

January 19, 2023 News Release

Yemen: Authorities Failing to Protect People’s Basic Rights
Environment

Americas

January 26, 2023
News Release
Brazil: Restore Rule of Law in the Amazon

January 12, 2023 News Release

Brazil: Ensure Justice for Attack on Democratic Institutions

January 12, 2023 News Release

Egypt: A Year of Whitewashing Despite Dire Crisis
Free Speech

Europe/Central Asia

January 31, 2023
News Release
Uzbekistan: 16-Year Sentence in Autonomous Region Protests

February 1, 2023 Letter

Joint Letter to President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan

January 27, 2023 News Release

Cameroon: Prominent Investigative Journalist Killed
Health

United States

December 9, 2022
Dispatches
New York City Overdose Prevention Centers Give Hope

Thomas J. Rachko, Jr.

Officer, US Program

Olivia Ensign

Senior Advocate, US Program

January 26, 2023 Letter

Public Comment on Proposed Rules and Forms for CARE Act

November 28, 2022 News Release

Nepal: Dengue Surge Exposes Climate Risk
LGBT Rights

Americas

January 24, 2023
Commentary
Peru Is Threatening Human Rights Education

Cristian González Cabrera

Researcher, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Rights Program

Published in: OjoPúblico

January 12, 2023 News Release

Egypt: A Year of Whitewashing Despite Dire Crisis

December 26, 2022 Commentary

Beer And Boycotts: Why FIFA’s Corporate Sponsors Should Back Rights Reforms After World Cup

Published In Forbes
Refugees and Migrants

Europe/Central Asia

February 1, 2023
Dispatches
Italy Reups Funding to Force Migrants Back to Libya

Giulia Tranchina

Researcher, Europe and Central Asia Division

January 27, 2023 Dispatches

Deaths Underscore Inhumanity of Canada’s Immigration Detention

January 17, 2023 Commentary

The UK is Completely Abandoning its Duties Towards Refugees

Published In The Independent
Rights of Older People

Global

November 7, 2022
Report
Leave No One Behind

November 10, 2022 Commentary

10-Rand Increase Won’t Keep Older People from Going Hungry

Published In Daily Maverick

November 3, 2022 News Release

Australia: Flood Response Failed to Protect Most at Risk
International Justice

France

February 1, 2023
Commentary
France Should Change its Laws to Fight Impunity for Serious Crimes

Bénédicte Jeannerod

France Director

Alice Autin

Officer, Communications and International Justice Program

Published in: Mediapart

January 31, 2023 Dispatches

US Congress Helps Boost Justice in Ukraine

January 27, 2023 Dispatches

ICC Authorizes Resumed Philippines Investigation
Technology and Rights

India

January 27, 2023
Dispatches
Indian Government App Exposed Children’s Personal Data

Hye Jung Han

Researcher and Advocate, Children's Rights Division

January 17, 2023 Dispatches

Biden is Right: US Congress Should Protect People from Tech Abuse

January 9, 2023 News Release

EU: Pass Directive to Protect Workers’ Rights
Terrorism / Counterterrorism

South Africa

December 21, 2022
Commentary
South Africa Should Bring Home Grandmother and Other Nationals from Northeast Syria

Letta Tayler

Associate Director, Crisis and Conflict Division

Published in: News 24

November 24, 2022 Commentary

Five Years On, Justice Still a Dream for Cabo Delgado Victims

Published In Cabo Ligado

November 10, 2022 Dispatches

Protect Freedom of Expression in Mali
Torture

Asia

December 5, 2022
News Release
Myanmar: Junta Sentences 10 Prisoners to Death

November 3, 2022 Commentary

In Post-Coup Myanmar: ‘Death Squads’ and Extrajudicial Killings

Published In The Diplomat

November 1, 2022 News Release

Bahrain: Pope Francis Should Condemn Bahrain Rights Record
United Nations

Asia

December 21, 2022
News Release
UN Security Council: Historic Censure of Myanmar Junta

December 16, 2022 Dispatches

UN Members Try Defunding Budgets for Human Rights Work

December 15, 2022 Letter

Submission to the Australian Parliamentary Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade
Women's Rights

Asia

February 1, 2023
Dispatches
South Korea Cancels Plans to Update Definition of Rape

Susanné Bergsten

Senior Coordinator, Women's Rights Division

January 26, 2023 Dispatches

Spain Debates Dangerous Sex Work Law

January 4, 2023 Dispatches

US Government Action May Expand Abortion Access