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A child collects coal in front of a coal-fired power plant

July 5, 2022

South Africa: Abandoned Coal Mines Risk Safety, Rights

The South African government’s failure to ensure that abandoned coal mines are rehabilitated puts communities at risk of injury and death and risks polluting resident’s water sources.

Middle East/North Africa

July 4, 2022
News Release
Lebanon: Unlawful Crackdown on LGBTI Gatherings
United States

July 1, 2022
Dispatches
US Supreme Court Deals Blow to Climate Action

Krista Shennum

Fellow, Environment and Human Rights
Americas

June 30, 2022
Dispatches
How Colombia Could Inspire the Fight for Abortion Rights in the US

Ximena Casas

Researcher, Women's Rights Division

Latest News

July 5, 2022 News Release

France: Rights Agenda for Macron’s Second Term
July 5, 2022 Commentary

A Human Rights Agenda for France
July 4, 2022 Dispatches

Uzbekistan: Unrest Poses Key Human Rights Test
July 4, 2022 Commentary

Macron’s Failed Promises on Lebanon

Published In Le Monde
July 4, 2022 Dispatches

Burundi Rejects Calls for Reform, Scrutiny
July 4, 2022 Dispatches

Myanmar Military Atrocities Laid Bare in Gruesome Footage
July 4, 2022 Commentary

Ethiopia's Other Conflict

Published In Inkstick
July 1, 2022 Dispatches

Fake Video Calls Aim to Harm Ukraine Refugees
July 1, 2022 Dispatches

Maldives New ‘Evidence’ Law Undermines Media Freedom
July 1, 2022 Commentary

Top Human Rights Tweets of the Week
July 1, 2022 News Release

Uganda: President Pledges Rights Improvements
July 1, 2022 Dispatches

Yanomami Indigenous People at Risk in Venezuela
July 1, 2022 Dispatches

Czech Republic Should Ensure the Rule of Law is Central to EU Agenda

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Reports

July 5, 2022 Report

The Forever Mines

Perpetual Rights Risks from Unrehabilitated Coal Mines in South Africa
June 27, 2022 Report

Cameroon: Separatist Abuses in Anglophone Regions

Prosecute, Sanction Fighters for Crimes Against Civilians
June 21, 2022 Report

Mexico: Barriers for Trans People in Guanajuato State

Create Legal Gender Recognition Procedure; Uphold Mexican and International Law
June 14, 2022 Report

Gaza: Israel’s ‘Open-Air Prison’ at 15

Israel, Egypt Movement Restrictions Wreak Havoc on Palestinian Lives

Most Viewed

June 29, 2022 News Release

Morocco/Spain: Horrific Migrant Deaths at Melilla Border
July 4, 2022 Commentary

Ethiopia's Other Conflict
November 12, 2018 News Release

Pakistan: Girls Deprived of Education
July 4, 2022 Dispatches

Myanmar Military Atrocities Laid Bare in Gruesome Footage
July 4, 2022 News Release

Lebanon: Unlawful Crackdown on LGBTI Gatherings

Africa

Africa

July 4, 2022
Commentary
Ethiopia's Other Conflict

Laetitia Bader

Director, Horn of Africa

Published in: Inkstick

July 1, 2022 News Release

Uganda: President Pledges Rights Improvements

June 28, 2022 Commentary

Sudan: Voices of Protesters Should Be Heard, Not Sidelined
Americas

Americas

July 1, 2022
Dispatches
Yanomami Indigenous People at Risk in Venezuela

Martina Rapido Ragozzino

Research Assistant, Americas Division

June 30, 2022 Dispatches

How Colombia Could Inspire the Fight for Abortion Rights in the US

June 30, 2022 News Release

Honduras: Rights Agenda for the Castro Administration
Asia

Asia

July 4, 2022
Dispatches
Myanmar Military Atrocities Laid Bare in Gruesome Footage

Manny Maung

Myanmar Researcher, Asia Division

July 1, 2022 Dispatches

Maldives New ‘Evidence’ Law Undermines Media Freedom

June 29, 2022 Dispatches

Mourning Hong Kong’s Democracy
Europe/Central Asia

Europe/Central Asia

July 5, 2022
Commentary
A Human Rights Agenda for France

July 4, 2022 Dispatches

Uzbekistan: Unrest Poses Key Human Rights Test

July 1, 2022 Dispatches

Fake Video Calls Aim to Harm Ukraine Refugees
Middle East/North Africa

Middle East/North Africa

July 4, 2022
News Release
Lebanon: Unlawful Crackdown on LGBTI Gatherings

June 30, 2022 News Release

Palestine: Impunity for Arbitrary Arrests, Torture

June 30, 2022 Dispatches

The UN Security Council Should Renew Cross-Border Aid for Syrians
United States

United States

July 1, 2022
Dispatches
US Supreme Court Deals Blow to Climate Action

Krista Shennum

Fellow, Environment and Human Rights

June 30, 2022 Dispatches

How Colombia Could Inspire the Fight for Abortion Rights in the US

June 30, 2022 Dispatches

Lesbian Parents in the US Should Not Need to Adopt Their Own Children

Arms

Europe/Central Asia

June 30, 2022
News Release
Ukraine: Russian Missile Kills Civilians in Shopping Center

June 21, 2022 News Release

Landmines: US Moves Closer Toward Global Ban

June 16, 2022 News Release

Explosive Weapons: Declaration to Curb Civilian Harm
Children's Rights

United States

June 30, 2022
Dispatches
Lesbian Parents in the US Should Not Need to Adopt Their Own Children

Erin Kilbride

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

June 26, 2022 News Release

Tanzania: Court to Rule on Education Ban for Pregnant Students

June 24, 2022 News Release

US: Abortion Access is a Human Right
Crisis and Conflict

Europe/Central Asia

June 30, 2022
News Release
Ukraine: Russian Missile Kills Civilians in Shopping Center

June 28, 2022 News Release

India: Free, Drop Charges Against Teesta Setalvad

June 27, 2022 Report

Cameroon: Separatist Abuses in Anglophone Regions
Disability Rights

United States

June 24, 2022
Letter
Opposition to CARE Court (SB 1338) as Amended June 16, 2022

June 23, 2022 Dispatches

Horror Behind Closed Doors of Polish Residential Institution

June 14, 2022 Letter

Human Rights Watch’s Opposition to CARE Court (SB 1338)
Economic Justice and Rights

China and Tibet

June 20, 2022
News Release
China: US Law Against Uyghur Forced Labor Takes Effect

June 7, 2022 News Release

Olympics: IOC Heeds Calls to Embed Rights

June 7, 2022 Commentary

Urgent message to the UK — COVID isn’t over

Published In Devex
Environment

South Africa

July 5, 2022
News Release
South Africa: Abandoned Coal Mines Risk Safety, Rights

July 1, 2022 Dispatches

US Supreme Court Deals Blow to Climate Action

June 22, 2022 News Release

Zambia: Hope for Kabwe Lead Poisoning Victims
Free Speech

Europe/Central Asia

July 4, 2022
Dispatches
Uzbekistan: Unrest Poses Key Human Rights Test

Hugh Williamson

Director, Europe and Central Asia Division

July 1, 2022 Dispatches

Maldives New ‘Evidence’ Law Undermines Media Freedom

July 1, 2022 News Release

Uganda: President Pledges Rights Improvements
Health

Global

June 24, 2022
News Release
US: Abortion Access is a Human Right

June 24, 2022 Q & A

Access to Abortion is a Human Right

June 24, 2022 Dispatches

US Supreme Court Topples Roe v. Wade in a Blow to Rights
LGBT Rights

Middle East/North Africa

July 4, 2022
News Release
Lebanon: Unlawful Crackdown on LGBTI Gatherings

June 30, 2022 Dispatches

Lesbian Parents in the US Should Not Need to Adopt Their Own Children

June 30, 2022 News Release

Turkey: Mass Arrests, Anti-LGBT Violence at Pride
Refugees and Migrants

United States

June 29, 2022
Dispatches
50 Migrants Found Dead in Texas Shows Flawed Approach in US

Ari Sawyer

US Border Researcher, US Program

June 29, 2022 News Release

Morocco/Spain: Horrific Migrant Deaths at Melilla Border

June 27, 2022 Dispatches

Polish Court Rules Pushback of Asylum Seekers Unlawful
Rights of Older People

Americas

May 27, 2022
Dispatches
One Year Since Deadly Heatwave in Canada, Protections Still Needed

Rachel LaFortune

Researcher, Environment and Human Rights

May 10, 2022 Dispatches

Ensure People with Disabilities Can Vote in Lebanon Elections

May 3, 2022 Dispatches

Low Income Puts Older People’s Rights at Risk
International Justice

Georgia

June 30, 2022
News Release
Georgia: First ICC Arrest Warrants

June 30, 2022 News Release

Ukraine: Russian Missile Kills Civilians in Shopping Center

May 27, 2022 News Release

Chad: No Reparations for Ex-President’s Victims
Technology and Rights

Europe/Central Asia

July 1, 2022
Dispatches
Fake Video Calls Aim to Harm Ukraine Refugees

David Fischer

Media Coordinator, Germany

May 25, 2022 News Release

Governments Harm Children’s Rights in Online Learning

May 25, 2022 Dispatches

When War Crimes Evidence Disappears
Terrorism / Counterterrorism

Africa

May 24, 2022
News Release
AU: Focus on Root Causes of Conflict, Political Instability

June 15, 2022 Letter

Joint NGO letter ahead of the EU-Egypt Association Council meeting

May 20, 2022 Letter

Human Rights Watch Letter to Prime Minister Trudeau
Torture

Africa

July 1, 2022
News Release
Uganda: President Pledges Rights Improvements

June 30, 2022 News Release

Palestine: Impunity for Arbitrary Arrests, Torture

June 27, 2022 News Release

Lebanon: Commitment Needed to Tackle Torture
United Nations

Middle East/North Africa

June 30, 2022
Dispatches
The UN Security Council Should Renew Cross-Border Aid for Syrians

Louis Charbonneau

United Nations Director

Widad Franco

Senior UN Coordinator

June 24, 2022 Dispatches

Crackdown in Russia Requires Dedicated UN Monitoring

June 17, 2022 Letter

Joint Letter: Human Rights Organizations Call for Renewal of UN Fact-Finding Mission on Libya
Women's Rights

Americas

June 30, 2022
Dispatches
How Colombia Could Inspire the Fight for Abortion Rights in the US

Ximena Casas

Researcher, Women's Rights Division

June 26, 2022 News Release

Tanzania: Court to Rule on Education Ban for Pregnant Students

June 25, 2022 Dispatches

Judge Tries to Block Abortion for 11-Year-Old-Rape Survivor in Brazil