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DNA sample is pipetted into a Petri dish.

February 7, 2023

Russia Legalizes Massive DNA Collection Without Oversight

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law extending compulsory DNA data collection to millions of people yesterday.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

February 8, 2023
Dispatches
Time to Tackle Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Toxic Air

Felix Horne

Senior Researcher, Environment and Human Rights
Africa

February 6, 2023
Report
DR Congo: Atrocities by Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels
February 3, 2023
News Release
South Sudan: Rights Abuses Overshadow Pope’s Visit

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February 6, 2023 Breaking News Statement

HRW Statement on Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

February 7, 2023 Dispatches

Indian Courts Provide Government a Pathway on Rights
February 7, 2023 Dispatches

Lebanon Rejects Civil Marriages, Puts Children at Risk
February 7, 2023 News Release

Gaza: Sisters at Risk After Return to Father
February 6, 2023 Dispatches

France’s Anti-Racism Action Plan Ignores Institutional Racism
February 6, 2023 Dispatches

Afghan Professor Jailed After Protesting Restrictions on Women
February 6, 2023 News Release

Pakistan: IMF Bailout Should Advance Economic Rights
February 6, 2023 Dispatches

Houthis Violating Women’s and Girls' Rights in Yemen
February 6, 2023 News Release

UN Message to Ghana on Mental Health Care
February 6, 2023 Commentary

Myanmar’s Junta Benefits from Weak International Response

Published In Mediapart
February 6, 2023 News Release

Nigeria: Impunity, Insecurity Threaten Elections
February 5, 2023 Commentary

Australia's Inaction on Myanmar Helps the Junta

Published In The Canberra Times
February 5, 2023 News Release

Human Rights Watch to Open Jordan Regional Office
February 3, 2023 Commentary

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Reports

February 6, 2023 Report

DR Congo: Atrocities by Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels

Abuses by M23, Militias Aided by Congolese Army Foment Ethnic Violence in North Kivu
February 1, 2023 Report

Nepal’s Social Protection System Reinforces Inequality

Expand the Child Grant; Include Informal Workers
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

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August 4, 2021 Dispatches

Indian Girl’s Alleged Rape and Murder Sparks Protests
February 6, 2023 News Release

Pakistan: IMF Bailout Should Advance Economic Rights
November 12, 2018 News Release

Pakistan: Girls Deprived of Education
February 7, 2023 News Release

Gaza: Sisters at Risk After Return to Father
February 1, 2023 Dispatches

South Korea Cancels Plans to Update Definition of Rape

Africa

Africa

February 6, 2023
News Release
UN Message to Ghana on Mental Health Care

February 6, 2023 Report

DR Congo: Atrocities by Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels

February 6, 2023 News Release

Nigeria: Impunity, Insecurity Threaten Elections
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 7, 2023
Dispatches
Indian Courts Provide Government a Pathway on Rights

Meenakshi Ganguly

South Asia Director

February 6, 2023 Dispatches

Afghan Professor Jailed After Protesting Restrictions on Women

February 6, 2023 News Release

Pakistan: IMF Bailout Should Advance Economic Rights
Europe/Central Asia

Europe/Central Asia

February 6, 2023
Dispatches
France’s Anti-Racism Action Plan Ignores Institutional Racism

Almaz Teffera

Researcher, Racism in Europe

February 3, 2023 Dispatches

Charge with 10-Year Sentence Reinstated Against Kazakhstan Opposition Figure

February 1, 2023 Letter

Joint Letter to President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan
Middle East/North Africa

Middle East/North Africa

February 7, 2023
Dispatches
Lebanon Rejects Civil Marriages, Puts Children at Risk

Bill Van Esveld

Associate Director, MENA, Children's Rights Division

February 7, 2023 News Release

Gaza: Sisters at Risk After Return to Father

February 6, 2023 Dispatches

Houthis Violating Women’s and Girls' Rights in Yemen
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 27, 2023 Commentary

The Long – Yet Still Uneven – Arc of International Justice

Published In OpinioJuris

January 26, 2023 Letter

Public Comment on Proposed Rules and Forms for CARE Act

Arms

Europe/Central Asia

January 31, 2023
Report
Ukraine: Banned Landmines Harm Civilians

February 2, 2023 Commentary

Implementation and Innovation

Published In Forum on the Arms Trade

December 21, 2022 News Release

Iran: Brutal Repression in Kurdistan Capital
Children's Rights

Middle East/North Africa

February 7, 2023
Dispatches
Lebanon Rejects Civil Marriages, Puts Children at Risk

Bill Van Esveld

Associate Director, MENA, Children's Rights Division

February 6, 2023 Dispatches

Afghan Professor Jailed After Protesting Restrictions on Women

February 6, 2023 News Release

UN Message to Ghana on Mental Health Care
Crisis and Conflict

Europe/Central Asia

January 31, 2023
Report
Ukraine: Banned Landmines Harm Civilians

February 5, 2023 Commentary

Australia's Inaction on Myanmar Helps the Junta

Published In The Canberra Times

January 6, 2023 Commentary

Bring Home Canadians Unlawfully Held in Northeast Syria

Published In The Hill Times
Disability Rights

Africa

February 6, 2023
News Release
UN Message to Ghana on Mental Health Care

January 27, 2023 Dispatches

Deaths Underscore Inhumanity of Canada’s Immigration Detention

January 12, 2023 News Release

Brazil: Ensure Justice for Attack on Democratic Institutions
Economic Justice and Rights

Asia

February 1, 2023
Report
Nepal’s Social Protection System Reinforces Inequality

February 2, 2023 Commentary

Tanzania's Eviction of Maasai Pastoralists Continues

Published In All Africa

January 31, 2023 News Release

Egypt: IMF Bailout Highlights Risks of Austerity, Corruption
Environment

Bosnia and Herzegovina

February 8, 2023
Dispatches
Time to Tackle Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Toxic Air

Felix Horne

Senior Researcher, Environment and Human Rights

January 26, 2023 News Release

Brazil: Restore Rule of Law in the Amazon

January 12, 2023 News Release

Egypt: A Year of Whitewashing Despite Dire Crisis
Free Speech

Africa

February 2, 2023
News Release
Burundi: Journalist’s Conviction Violates Free Speech Rights

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
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

February 5, 2023 Commentary

Australia's Inaction on Myanmar Helps the Junta

Published In The Canberra Times

January 31, 2023 Dispatches

US Congress Helps Boost Justice in Ukraine
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

Middle East/North Africa

February 7, 2023
Dispatches
Lebanon Rejects Civil Marriages, Puts Children at Risk

Bill Van Esveld

Associate Director, MENA, Children's Rights Division

February 7, 2023 News Release

Gaza: Sisters at Risk After Return to Father

February 6, 2023 Dispatches

Afghan Professor Jailed After Protesting Restrictions on Women