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Workers at a construction site as the UAE implements a midday work break from 12.30pm to 3.30pm for laborers to help cope with the heat, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, August 15, 2023.

December 3, 2023

COP28: Migrant Rights Essential to Climate Action

The preparation and delivery of the COP28 climate conference in Dubai, which began on November 30, 2023, rests on the backs of migrant workers.

Questions and Answers: Migrant Worker Abuses in the UAE and COP28

Israel/Palestine

December 1, 2023
Dispatches
Birth and Death Intertwined in Gaza Strip

Erin Kilbride

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

Bill Van Esveld

Associate Director, MENA, Children's Rights Division
Middle East/North Africa

November 29, 2023
News Release
As COP28 Opens, UN Should Take UAE to Task
Europe/Central Asia

November 29, 2023
Dispatches
To Tackle Hate against Jews and Muslims, EU Governments Need Better Statistics

Almaz Teffera

Researcher, Racism in Europe

George Wilkes

Consultant on Antisemitism in Europe

Latest News

December 3, 2023 Dispatches

COP 28 Should Amplify Voices of Disability Rights Activists
December 3, 2023 Q & A

Questions and Answers: Migrant Worker Abuses in the UAE and COP28
December 1, 2023 Dispatches

Tanzania Tour Risks Whitewashing Maasai Forced Evictions
November 30, 2023 News Release

UAE: Mass Surveillance Threatens Rights, COP28 Outcome
November 30, 2023 Dispatches

Heat at COP28 Highlights Risks to Migrant Workers
November 30, 2023 Dispatches

Nepal Registers Same-Sex Marriage – A First
November 30, 2023 Dispatches

Women’s Rights Activists Under Attack in Afghanistan
November 30, 2023 News Release

Russia: Supreme Court Bans “LGBT Movement” as “Extremist”
November 30, 2023 Dispatches

Climate Inaction Not an Option for Maldives at COP28
November 29, 2023 News Release

Thailand: Recent Refugees Pushed Back to Myanmar
November 29, 2023 Commentary

Why Does Israel Have So Many Palestinians in Detention and Available to Swap?

Published In Los Angeles Times
November 29, 2023 Dispatches

Elect the Best in Upcoming ICC Judicial Elections
November 28, 2023 News Release

Pakistan: Widespread Abuses Force Afghans to Leave

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Reports

November 14, 2023 Report

Gaza: Unlawful Israeli Hospital Strikes Worsen Health Crisis

Israel’s Blockade, Bombardment Decimate Healthcare System; Investigate as War Crimes
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

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

December 1, 2023
Dispatches
Tanzania Tour Risks Whitewashing Maasai Forced Evictions

Oryem Nyeko

Researcher, Africa Division

November 26, 2023 Report

Sudan: New Mass Ethnic Killings, Pillage in Darfur

November 23, 2023 Dispatches

Ugandan Authorities Should Drop Charges Against Environmental Protesters
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 30, 2023
Dispatches
Nepal Registers Same-Sex Marriage – A First

Kyle Knight

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

November 30, 2023 Dispatches

Women’s Rights Activists Under Attack in Afghanistan

November 30, 2023 Dispatches

Climate Inaction Not an Option for Maldives at COP28
Europe/Central Asia

Europe/Central Asia

November 30, 2023
News Release
Russia: Supreme Court Bans “LGBT Movement” as “Extremist”

November 30, 2023 Letter

Letter by Human Rights Watch on Ukraine Rome Statute Ratification

November 29, 2023 Dispatches

To Tackle Hate against Jews and Muslims, EU Governments Need Better Statistics
Middle East/North Africa

Middle East/North Africa

December 3, 2023
News Release
COP28: Migrant Rights Essential to Climate Action

December 3, 2023 Q & A

Questions and Answers: Migrant Worker Abuses in the UAE and COP28

November 30, 2023 Dispatches

Heat at COP28 Highlights Risks to Migrant Workers
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

Israel/Palestine

December 1, 2023
Dispatches
Birth and Death Intertwined in Gaza Strip

Erin Kilbride

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

Bill Van Esveld

Associate Director, MENA, Children's Rights Division

November 29, 2023 Commentary

Why Does Israel Have So Many Palestinians in Detention and Available to Swap?

Published In Los Angeles Times

November 22, 2023 Dispatches

Israel/Gaza Hostilities Take Horrific Toll on Children
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

December 3, 2023
Dispatches
COP 28 Should Amplify Voices of Disability Rights Activists

Jonas Bull

Assistant Researcher, Disability Rights Division

November 28, 2023 Commentary

Why Disability Inclusion Matters

Published In Open Global Rights

November 28, 2023 Letter

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

December 3, 2023
Dispatches
COP 28 Should Amplify Voices of Disability Rights Activists

Jonas Bull

Assistant Researcher, Disability Rights Division

December 3, 2023 Q & A

Questions and Answers: Migrant Worker Abuses in the UAE and COP28

December 3, 2023 News Release

COP28: Migrant Rights Essential to Climate Action
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

Asia

November 30, 2023
Dispatches
Nepal Registers Same-Sex Marriage – A First

Kyle Knight

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

November 30, 2023 News Release

Russia: Supreme Court Bans “LGBT Movement” as “Extremist”

November 21, 2023 Commentary

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

Published In Los Angeles Blade
Refugees and Migrants

Middle East/North Africa

December 3, 2023
Q & A
Questions and Answers: Migrant Worker Abuses in the UAE and COP28

December 3, 2023 News Release

COP28: Migrant Rights Essential to Climate Action

November 29, 2023 News Release

Thailand: Recent Refugees Pushed Back to Myanmar
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

October 4, 2023 Commentary

Demand What You Believe In

July 11, 2023 Interview

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

November 29, 2023
Dispatches
Elect the Best in Upcoming ICC Judicial Elections

Amal Rass

Intern, International Justice Program

Maria Elena Vignoli

Senior Counsel, International Justice Program

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
Technology and Rights

United Arab Emirates

November 30, 2023
News Release
UAE: Mass Surveillance Threatens Rights, COP28 Outcome

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
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

Israel/Palestine

December 1, 2023
Dispatches
Birth and Death Intertwined in Gaza Strip

Erin Kilbride

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

Bill Van Esveld

Associate Director, MENA, Children's Rights Division

November 30, 2023 Dispatches

Women’s Rights Activists Under Attack in Afghanistan

November 28, 2023 Dispatches

Landmark UN Report Calls for Sex Work Decriminalization