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Gambia

November 28, 2023
News Release
Germany: Verdict in Gambia Atrocity Case
Israel/Palestine

November 26, 2023
Report
Gaza: Findings on October 17 al-Ahli Hospital Explosion
Africa

November 26, 2023
Report
Sudan: New Mass Ethnic Killings, Pillage in Darfur

Latest News

November 28, 2023 Dispatches

Landmark UN Report Calls for Sex Work Decriminalization
November 28, 2023 Dispatches

Draft Security Law Targets Civil Society and Journalists in Hungary
November 28, 2023 Q & A

Questions and Answers on first German trial for serious crimes committed in The Gambia
November 27, 2023 Dispatches

Kazakhstan Woman’s Death a National Tragedy
November 27, 2023 News Release

US: Texas Troopers’ Deadly Vehicle Pursuits
November 26, 2023 Report

Bangladesh: Violent Autocratic Crackdown Ahead of Elections
November 25, 2023 Dispatches

Protect Women with Disabilities from Violence in Mexico
November 25, 2023 Dispatches

Using ‘16 Days of Activism’ to End Gender-Based Violence at Work
November 24, 2023 News Release

EU: Use Trade Leverage to Support Democracy and Rights in Central Asia
November 24, 2023 Dispatches

Sri Lanka’s Rights Abuses Flout EU Trade Benefits Requirements
November 24, 2023 Dispatches

Spain’s New Government Should Prioritize Tackling Poverty
November 23, 2023 Dispatches

Ugandan Authorities Should Drop Charges Against Environmental Protesters
November 23, 2023 Dispatches

Ahead of Black Friday, Support Zoya and Other Bangladesh Garment Workers

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Videos

Reports

November 26, 2023 Report

Bangladesh: Violent Autocratic Crackdown Ahead of Elections

Diplomatic Partners Should Raise Alarms in Dhaka and Home Capitals
November 26, 2023 Report

Sudan: New Mass Ethnic Killings, Pillage in Darfur

UN Security Council Should Act to Protect Civilians, Punish Abusive RSF Commanders
November 27, 2023 Report

“So Much Blood on the Ground”

Dangerous and Deadly Vehicle Pursuits under Texas’ Operation Lone Star
November 26, 2023 Report

Gaza: Findings on October 17 al-Ahli Hospital Explosion

Evidence Points to Misfired Rocket but Full Investigation Needed

Most Viewed

November 26, 2023 Report

Gaza: Findings on October 17 al-Ahli Hospital Explosion
October 18, 2023 News Release

Israel/Palestine: Videos of Hamas-Led Attacks Verified
March 7, 2013 Report

"This Old Man Can Feed Us, You Will Marry Him"
April 27, 2021 Report

A Threshold Crossed
October 12, 2023 News Release

Israel: White Phosphorus Used in Gaza, Lebanon

Africa

Africa

November 26, 2023
Report
Sudan: New Mass Ethnic Killings, Pillage in Darfur

November 23, 2023 Dispatches

Ugandan Authorities Should Drop Charges Against Environmental Protesters

November 20, 2023 Dispatches

South Africa Mulls Major Immigration Overhaul
Americas

Americas

November 25, 2023
Dispatches
Protect Women with Disabilities from Violence in Mexico

Carlos Ríos Espinosa

Associate Director, Disability Rights Division

November 28, 2023 Letter

People with Mental Health Conditions Can Also Be Elected: Letter to Jorge Volpi

November 21, 2023 News Release

Guatemala: Renewed Attacks Against Democracy
Asia

Asia

November 26, 2023
Report
Bangladesh: Violent Autocratic Crackdown Ahead of Elections

November 24, 2023 Dispatches

Sri Lanka’s Rights Abuses Flout EU Trade Benefits Requirements

November 23, 2023 Dispatches

Ahead of Black Friday, Support Zoya and Other Bangladesh Garment Workers
Europe/Central Asia

Europe/Central Asia

November 28, 2023
Dispatches
Draft Security Law Targets Civil Society and Journalists in Hungary

Lydia Gall

Senior Researcher, Eastern Europe and Western Balkans

November 27, 2023 Dispatches

Kazakhstan Woman’s Death a National Tragedy

November 24, 2023 News Release

EU: Use Trade Leverage to Support Democracy and Rights in Central Asia
Middle East/North Africa

Middle East/North Africa

November 22, 2023
News Release
Iran: Security Forces Violently Repress Anniversary Protest

November 22, 2023 Dispatches

Israel/Gaza Hostilities Take Horrific Toll on Children

November 22, 2023 Dispatches

While a Fire Rages in Gaza, the West Bank Smolders
United States

United States

November 27, 2023
News Release
US: Texas Troopers’ Deadly Vehicle Pursuits

November 21, 2023 Commentary

The Trans Community Demands that US Lawmakers End the Onslaught of Attacks

Published In Los Angeles Blade

November 15, 2023 Commentary

When Biden Meets Xi

Published In Foreign Policy in Focus

Arms

Africa

November 26, 2023
Report
Sudan: New Mass Ethnic Killings, Pillage in Darfur

November 26, 2023 Report

Gaza: Findings on October 17 al-Ahli Hospital Explosion

November 14, 2023 News Release

Landmines: New Use Despite Global Ban
Children's Rights

Middle East/North Africa

November 22, 2023
Dispatches
Israel/Gaza Hostilities Take Horrific Toll on Children

Jo Becker

Advocacy Director, Children's Rights Division

November 20, 2023 News Release

Yemen: Prioritize Protection of Children

November 9, 2023 News Release

Ukraine: War’s Toll on Schools, Children’s Future
Crisis and Conflict

Africa

November 26, 2023
Report
Sudan: New Mass Ethnic Killings, Pillage in Darfur

November 26, 2023 Report

Gaza: Findings on October 17 al-Ahli Hospital Explosion

November 22, 2023 Dispatches

While a Fire Rages in Gaza, the West Bank Smolders
Disability Rights

Americas

November 25, 2023
Dispatches
Protect Women with Disabilities from Violence in Mexico

Carlos Ríos Espinosa

Associate Director, Disability Rights Division

November 28, 2023 Letter

People with Mental Health Conditions Can Also Be Elected: Letter to Jorge Volpi

November 15, 2023 News Release

Mental Health Crisis Support Rooted in Community
Economic Justice and Rights

Africa

November 23, 2023
Dispatches
Ugandan Authorities Should Drop Charges Against Environmental Protesters

Myrto Tilianaki

Senior Advocate, Environment and Human Rights

November 23, 2023 Dispatches

Ahead of Black Friday, Support Zoya and Other Bangladesh Garment Workers

November 21, 2023 News Release

EU: Reports Show Need to Fix GSP Trade Regulation
Environment and Human Rights

Middle East/North Africa

November 21, 2023
News Release
UAE: Migrant Worker Abuses Linked to Broader Climate Harms

November 10, 2023 Dispatches

EU Foreign Ministers Should Urge UAE Rights Progress Ahead of COP28

November 9, 2023 Dispatches

Latest Findings on Extreme Heat and Pregnancy in Pakistan
Free Speech

Europe/Central Asia

November 28, 2023
Dispatches
Draft Security Law Targets Civil Society and Journalists in Hungary

Lydia Gall

Senior Researcher, Eastern Europe and Western Balkans

November 22, 2023 News Release

Azerbaijan: Crackdown on Independent Media

November 19, 2023 News Release

China: Allow Commemorations of ‘White Paper’ Protests
Health

Israel/Palestine

November 26, 2023
Report
Gaza: Findings on October 17 al-Ahli Hospital Explosion

November 21, 2023 News Release

UAE: Migrant Worker Abuses Linked to Broader Climate Harms

November 16, 2023 Dispatches

Israeli Authorities’ Cutting of Water Leading to Public Health Crisis in Gaza
LGBT Rights

United States

November 21, 2023
Commentary
The Trans Community Demands that US Lawmakers End the Onslaught of Attacks

Bria Nelson

Researcher and Advocate, Racial Justice and Equity

Published in: Los Angeles Blade

November 15, 2023 News Release

Uzbekistan: Take Action on Rights Abuses Raised at UN Review

November 8, 2023 Dispatches

UN Committee Criticizes US Record on LGBT Rights
Refugees and Migrants

United States

November 27, 2023
News Release
US: Texas Troopers’ Deadly Vehicle Pursuits

November 21, 2023 News Release

UAE: Migrant Worker Abuses Linked to Broader Climate Harms

November 20, 2023 Dispatches

South Africa Mulls Major Immigration Overhaul
Rights of Older People

Middle East/North Africa

November 10, 2023
Dispatches
Older People Not Spared in Hostilities in Israel/Palestine

Bridget Sleap

Senior Researcher, Rights of Older People

July 11, 2023 Interview

Interview: Victory for People with Disabilities and Older Persons in Mexico

June 30, 2023 Dispatches

Extreme Heat Signals Need for Inclusive Climate Action
International Justice

Gambia

November 28, 2023
Q & A
Questions and Answers on first German trial for serious crimes committed in The Gambia

November 28, 2023 News Release

Germany: Verdict in Gambia Atrocity Case

November 26, 2023 Report

Gaza: Findings on October 17 al-Ahli Hospital Explosion
Technology and Rights

Middle East/North Africa

November 15, 2023
News Release
Gaza: Communications Blackout Imminent Due to Fuel Shortage

November 14, 2023 News Release

Uganda: Rights Concerns Over License Plate Tracking

November 13, 2023 Dispatches

Will the EU Give Companies Selling Spyware and Stalkerware a Free Pass?
Terrorism / Counterterrorism

Africa

November 1, 2023
Report
Mali: Islamist Armed Groups, Army Target Civilians

September 25, 2023 Report

Iraq: Torture Survivors Await US Redress, Accountability

July 24, 2023 Report

Mali: New Atrocities by Malian Army, Apparent Wagner Fighters
Torture

Middle East/North Africa

September 25, 2023
Report
Iraq: Torture Survivors Await US Redress, Accountability

September 20, 2023 Commentary

How Brute Violence Became Egypt’s Answer to Virtually Everything

Published In Foreign Policy in Focus

September 1, 2023 News Release

Bahrain: Address Hunger Strike Grievances
United Nations

Global

November 28, 2023
Dispatches
Landmark UN Report Calls for Sex Work Decriminalization

Erin Kilbride

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

November 22, 2023 Dispatches

Israel/Gaza Hostilities Take Horrific Toll on Children

November 16, 2023 News Release

Bangladesh: UN Rights Review Amid Violent Crackdown
Women's Rights

Global

November 28, 2023
Dispatches
Landmark UN Report Calls for Sex Work Decriminalization

Erin Kilbride

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

November 27, 2023 Dispatches

Kazakhstan Woman’s Death a National Tragedy

November 25, 2023 Dispatches

Protect Women with Disabilities from Violence in Mexico