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People arrested by police wait in zip tie handcuffs in the back of a truck to be transferred to a prison at the Police Delegation of San Bartolo in Soyapango, El Salvador, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022.

January 27, 2023

El Salvador: Leaked Database Points to Large-Scale Abuses

A database obtained by Human Rights Watch supports findings of mass due process violations, severe prison overcrowding, and deaths in custody in El Salvador.

Africa

January 27, 2023
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Cameroon: Prominent Investigative Journalist Killed
India

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

Hye Jung Han

Researcher and Advocate, Children's Rights Division
January 13, 2023
Feature
Rainforest Ashes

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January 27, 2023 News Release

Zimbabwe: A Move to Curb Freedom of Association as Election Nears
January 27, 2023 Commentary

Revictimizing the Victims: Children Unlawfully Detained in Northeast Syria

Published In Global Justice Journal
January 27, 2023 Dispatches

No Justice 5 Years After Afghanistan Taliban Bombing
January 27, 2023 Commentary

Top Human Rights Tweets of the Week
January 27, 2023 Commentary

The Long – Yet Still Uneven – Arc of International Justice

Published In OpinioJuris
January 27, 2023 Dispatches

Deaths Underscore Inhumanity of Canada’s Immigration Detention
January 26, 2023 Dispatches

Spain Debates Dangerous Sex Work Law
January 26, 2023 News Release

Morocco: Saudi Man at Risk of Forced Return
January 26, 2023 News Release

Greece: Migrant Rights Defenders Face Charges
January 26, 2023 News Release

Philippines: Officials ‘Red-Tagging’ Indigenous Leaders, Activists
January 26, 2023 News Release

Kyrgyzstan: Lawsuit Seeks to Shut Independent Media Outlet
January 26, 2023 News Release

China: Free ‘White Paper’ Protesters
January 26, 2023 News Release

Brazil: Restore Rule of Law in the Amazon

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Cameroon: Prominent Investigative Journalist Killed

Africa

Africa

January 27, 2023
News Release
Zimbabwe: A Move to Curb Freedom of Association as Election Nears

January 27, 2023 News Release

Cameroon: Prominent Investigative Journalist Killed

January 25, 2023 News Release

Eswatini: Activist, Rights Lawyer Brutally Killed
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

January 27, 2023
Dispatches
No Justice 5 Years After Afghanistan Taliban Bombing

Patricia Gossman

Associate Asia Director

January 26, 2023 News Release

Philippines: Officials ‘Red-Tagging’ Indigenous Leaders, Activists

January 26, 2023 News Release

China: Free ‘White Paper’ Protesters
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Europe/Central Asia

January 26, 2023
Dispatches
Spain Debates Dangerous Sex Work Law

Erin Kilbride

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

January 26, 2023 News Release

Greece: Migrant Rights Defenders Face Charges

January 26, 2023 News Release

Kyrgyzstan: Lawsuit Seeks to Shut Independent Media Outlet
Middle East/North Africa

Middle East/North Africa

January 27, 2023
Commentary
Revictimizing the Victims: Children Unlawfully Detained in Northeast Syria

Jo Becker

Advocacy Director, Children's Rights Division

Letta Tayler

Associate Director, Crisis and Conflict Division

Published in: Global Justice Journal

January 26, 2023 News Release

Morocco: Saudi Man at Risk of Forced Return

January 26, 2023 Letter

Human Rights Watch Letter to Co-Sponsors of Proposed ABA Resolution 514 on Antisemitism
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Middle East/North Africa

January 26, 2023
Letter
Human Rights Watch Letter to Co-Sponsors of Proposed ABA Resolution 514 on Antisemitism

January 26, 2023 Letter

Public Comment on Proposed Rules and Forms for CARE Act

January 20, 2023 Letter

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Middle East/North Africa

December 21, 2022
News Release
Iran: Brutal Repression in Kurdistan Capital

December 13, 2022 News Release

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December 7, 2022 Letter

Re: Urgent Need for Debate on Human Rights in North Korea
Children's Rights

Middle East/North Africa

January 27, 2023
Commentary
Revictimizing the Victims: Children Unlawfully Detained in Northeast Syria

Jo Becker

Advocacy Director, Children's Rights Division

Letta Tayler

Associate Director, Crisis and Conflict Division

Published in: Global Justice Journal

January 27, 2023 Dispatches

Indian Government App Exposed Children’s Personal Data

January 24, 2023 Commentary

Peru Is Threatening Human Rights Education

Published In OjoPúblico
Crisis and Conflict

Canada

January 6, 2023
Commentary
Bring Home Canadians Unlawfully Held in Northeast Syria

Letta Tayler

Associate Director, Crisis and Conflict Division

Published in: The Hill Times

December 22, 2022 News Release

Russian Forces Forcibly Disappear Ukrainian Activist

December 21, 2022 Commentary

South Africa Should Bring Home Grandmother and Other Nationals from Northeast Syria

Published In News 24
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 19, 2023
News Release
Yemen: Authorities Failing to Protect People’s Basic Rights

January 18, 2023 Dispatches

Major Victory for Immigrant Workers in the US

January 9, 2023 News Release

EU: Pass Directive to Protect Workers’ 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

Africa

January 27, 2023
News Release
Cameroon: Prominent Investigative Journalist Killed

January 26, 2023 News Release

Kyrgyzstan: Lawsuit Seeks to Shut Independent Media Outlet

January 23, 2023 Report

Chad: Justice Needed for October Crackdown
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December 9, 2022
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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

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 17, 2023 Commentary

The UK is Completely Abandoning its Duties Towards Refugees

Published In The Independent

January 17, 2023 Report

Bangladesh: Rampant Police Abuse of Rohingya Refugees
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

Gambia

January 19, 2023
News Release
Germany/Gambia: Migrant Massacre Survivor to Testify

January 27, 2023 Commentary

The Long – Yet Still Uneven – Arc of International Justice

Published In OpinioJuris

January 12, 2023 News Release

One Year On: Documenting Koblenz
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

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

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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

Europe/Central Asia

January 26, 2023
Dispatches
Spain Debates Dangerous Sex Work Law

Erin Kilbride

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

January 4, 2023 Dispatches

US Government Action May Expand Abortion Access

January 4, 2023 Commentary

The Fight for Women’s Rights is a Fight Against Authoritarianism

Published In The Globe and Mail