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Fatoumata Barry testifying at the trial for the September 28, 2009 Stadium Massacre in Conakry, Guinea.

March 31, 2023

Rape Survivor Testifies Publicly in Guinea Massacre Trial

Fatoumata Barry took the stand this March in Guinea and shared with the world the horrors that she – and hundreds of others – experienced on September 28, 2009. Her testimony was an unprecedented moment in an unprecedented domestic trial to hold perpetrators of atrocities to account.

Thailand

April 1, 2023
News Release
Thailand: Don’t Return Chinese Asylum Seekers
Europe/Central Asia

March 31, 2023
News Release
Kosovo: War Crimes Trial to Begin in The Hague
Bangladesh

March 31, 2023
News Release
Bangladesh: Halt ‘Pilot’ Plan to Return Rohingya

Latest News

March 31, 2023 Commentary

Top Tweets of the Week
March 31, 2023 Commentary

Indonesia’s ASEAN Leadership Tested with Myanmar

Published In Coconuts Jakarta
March 31, 2023 Commentary

It is vital for South Africa to oppose Uganda’s dangerous anti-gay bill

Published In Daily Maverick
March 31, 2023 News Release

Guatemala: End Arbitrary Exclusion of Candidates
March 31, 2023 News Release

Sex Testing Rules Harm Women Athletes
March 30, 2023 Dispatches

UN Paints Bleak Picture of Rights in Sri Lanka
March 30, 2023 Dispatches

Swiss 'Senior Women' Take Government to Court over Climate Change
March 30, 2023 Dispatches

Russia’s Security Service Arrests American Reporter
March 30, 2023 Report

DR Congo: Rampant Intercommunal Violence in West
March 30, 2023 Dispatches

Namibian Communities Deserve a Say in German Reparations Deal
March 30, 2023 News Release

France, EU: Raise Rights During Top-Level China Visit
March 29, 2023 Dispatches

Myanmar Junta Dissolves Political Parties
March 29, 2023 Dispatches

Tanzania Undermines Right to Health of Maasai Community

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Reports

March 30, 2023 Report

DR Congo: Rampant Intercommunal Violence in West

Customary Land Tax Dispute in 2022 Sparks Hundreds of Killings
March 29, 2023 Report

“A Nightmare for Everyone”

The Health Crisis in Pakistan’s Prisons
March 15, 2023 Report

UAE: Arbitrarily Detained Afghans Stuck in Limbo

Deprived of Freedom with Little Prospect of a New Life
March 13, 2023 Report

Bhutan: Free Long-Term Political Prisoners

Held for Decades After Torture, Unfair Trials

Most Viewed

February 21, 2023 News Release

Ukraine: New Light on Russia’s Rail Station Attack
August 4, 2021 Dispatches

Indian Girl’s Alleged Rape and Murder Sparks Protests
March 11, 2019 Video

Video: Violence and Rape by Zimbabwe Gov't Forces After Protests
November 12, 2018 News Release

Pakistan: Girls Deprived of Education
June 21, 2017 Report

“Just Let Us Be”

Africa

Africa

March 30, 2023
Report
DR Congo: Rampant Intercommunal Violence in West

March 30, 2023 Dispatches

Namibian Communities Deserve a Say in German Reparations Deal

March 29, 2023 Dispatches

Tanzania Undermines Right to Health of Maasai Community
Americas

Americas

March 31, 2023
News Release
Guatemala: End Arbitrary Exclusion of Candidates

March 23, 2023 News Release

Brazil: Ratify Regional Environment Pact

March 23, 2023 Letter

Open letter on the Escazu Agreement
Asia

Asia

March 30, 2023
Dispatches
UN Paints Bleak Picture of Rights in Sri Lanka

Meenakshi Ganguly

South Asia Director

March 29, 2023 Dispatches

Myanmar Junta Dissolves Political Parties

March 29, 2023 Dispatches

Taliban Expand Civil Society Crackdown
Europe/Central Asia

Europe/Central Asia

March 31, 2023
News Release
Kosovo: War Crimes Trial to Begin in The Hague

March 30, 2023 Dispatches

Swiss 'Senior Women' Take Government to Court over Climate Change

March 30, 2023 Dispatches

Russia’s Security Service Arrests American Reporter
Middle East/North Africa

Middle East/North Africa

March 28, 2023
Dispatches
UN Experts Find War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity in Libya

Hanan Salah

Associate Director, Middle East and North Africa Division

March 28, 2023 Dispatches

Exile or Prison: Egypt’s Offer To Critics Abroad

March 22, 2023 News Release

Syria: Turkey-Backed Fighters Kill 4 Kurdish Civilians
United States

Africa

March 29, 2023
Dispatches
Tanzania Undermines Right to Health of Maasai Community

Oryem Nyeko

Researcher, Africa Division

March 29, 2023 News Release

WNBA Stars Condemn Sex Abuse of Mali Players

March 29, 2023 News Release

US: Texas Attack on Migrants Reaches New Extremes

Arms

Costa Rica

March 6, 2023
Commentary
Latin America and Caribbean Nations Rally Against Autonomous Weapons Systems

Mary Wareham

Advocacy Director, Arms Division

Bonnie Docherty

Senior Researcher, Arms Division

Published in: Just Security

March 3, 2023 Dispatches

Digital Dehumanization Paves Way for Killer Robots

March 1, 2023 News Release

Cluster Munitions: Nigeria Ratifies Global Ban
Children's Rights

Africa

March 29, 2023
News Release
WNBA Stars Condemn Sex Abuse of Mali Players

March 24, 2023 Dispatches

One Year On, the Taliban Still Attacking Girls’ Right to Education

March 21, 2023 News Release

Haiti/France: Journalist Sued for Exposing Sex Abuse in Haiti Soccer
Crisis and Conflict

Africa

March 30, 2023
Report
DR Congo: Rampant Intercommunal Violence in West

March 22, 2023 News Release

Ukraine: Izium Apartment Victims Need Justice

February 28, 2023 Letter

Threats to Terminate the Mandate of the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia
Disability Rights

European Union

March 17, 2023
Commentary
All Asylum Seekers Need Access to Mental Health Care

Adriana Masgras

Coordinator, Disability Rights Division

Published in: EUobserver

March 8, 2023 Commentary

Barriers Kill: Mexico Should Protect Women with Disabilities from Violence

Published In Animal político

March 6, 2023 Dispatches

Inquest Highlights Abuses in Canada’s Immigration Detention
Economic Justice and Rights

Asia

March 29, 2023
News Release
Sri Lanka: IMF Loan Risks Eroding Rights

March 9, 2023 News Release

Lebanon: Electricity Crisis Exacerbates Poverty, Inequality

March 8, 2023 Dispatches

Key Moment for Scrutiny of Economic and Social Rights Record in the UK
Environment

Europe/Central Asia

March 30, 2023
Dispatches
Swiss 'Senior Women' Take Government to Court over Climate Change

Katharina Rall

Senior Researcher, Environment and Human Rights

March 29, 2023 News Release

UN General Assembly Seeks World Court Ruling on Climate Change

March 23, 2023 Dispatches

Black Residents of Louisiana File Landmark Lawsuit
Free Speech

Europe/Central Asia

March 30, 2023
Dispatches
Russia’s Security Service Arrests American Reporter

Rachel Denber

Deputy Director, Europe and Central Asia Division

March 29, 2023 News Release

Burkina Faso: TV News Broadcasts Suspended

March 20, 2023 News Release

Kyrgyzstan: Free the 22 ‘Kempir-Abad’ Protest Detainees
Health

United States

March 23, 2023
Dispatches
Black Residents of Louisiana File Landmark Lawsuit

Antonia Juhasz

Senior Researcher, Environment and Human Rights

March 21, 2023 Dispatches

Covid-19: Lessons Learned for a Rights-Based Response

March 6, 2023 Dispatches

Obstetric Violence Violates Human Rights
LGBT Rights

South Africa

March 31, 2023
Commentary
It is vital for South Africa to oppose Uganda’s dangerous anti-gay bill

Graeme Reid

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

Published in: Daily Maverick

March 31, 2023 News Release

Sex Testing Rules Harm Women Athletes

March 22, 2023 Dispatches

Ugandan Parliament Passes Extreme Anti-LGBT Bill
Refugees and Migrants

United States

March 29, 2023
News Release
US: Texas Attack on Migrants Reaches New Extremes

March 22, 2023 News Release

Turkey: Suspend Time Limit on Travel Outside Quake Zone

March 17, 2023 Commentary

All Asylum Seekers Need Access to Mental Health Care

Published In EUobserver
Rights of Older People

Europe/Central Asia

March 30, 2023
Dispatches
Swiss 'Senior Women' Take Government to Court over Climate Change

Katharina Rall

Senior Researcher, Environment and Human Rights

November 10, 2022 Commentary

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

Published In Daily Maverick

November 7, 2022 Report

Leave No One Behind
International Justice

Guinea

March 31, 2023
Dispatches
Rape Survivor Testifies Publicly in Guinea Massacre Trial

Elise Keppler

Associate Director, International Justice Program/Associate General Counsel

Clark Orr

Intern, International Justice Program

March 31, 2023 News Release

Kosovo: War Crimes Trial to Begin in The Hague

March 29, 2023 News Release

Ukraine: International Justice Response
Technology and Rights

France

March 29, 2023
Dispatches
French MPs Approve Controversial Surveillance Tech Under Olympics Pretext

Elvire Fondacci

Coordinator, Advocacy

March 27, 2023 News Release

EU: Stronger Rules Needed for Political Ads

March 24, 2023 Commentary

The Problem with TikTok’s Claim of Independence from Beijing

Published In The Hill
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

Middle East/North Africa

March 17, 2023
News Release
Saudi Arabia: Jordanian Executed After Unfair Trial

March 21, 2023 News Release

Belarus: Don’t Return Activist to Tajikistan

March 6, 2023 News Release

Use Global Meeting to Highlight Bahrain’s Abuses
United Nations

Asia

March 30, 2023
Dispatches
UN Paints Bleak Picture of Rights in Sri Lanka

Meenakshi Ganguly

South Asia Director

March 28, 2023 Dispatches

UN Experts Find War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity in Libya

March 20, 2023 Dispatches

UN Human Rights Chief Calls for Reforms in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan
Women's Rights

Global

March 31, 2023
News Release
Sex Testing Rules Harm Women Athletes

March 29, 2023 News Release

WNBA Stars Condemn Sex Abuse of Mali Players

March 24, 2023 Dispatches

One Year On, the Taliban Still Attacking Girls’ Right to Education