Tirana Hassan
Tirana Hassan is the Executive Director of Human Rights Watch, a leading international human rights organization. She brings a wealth of experience and deep expertise in human rights and humanitarian work. With more than two decades in the field, Tirana has led critical investigations into some of the world’s most challenging crises, from conflict zones to humanitarian disasters. Before assuming her current role, she served as Human Rights Watch’s Chief Programs Officer, where she guided the organization’s global research and advocacy efforts across more than 100 countries. Her career includes significant leadership roles at Amnesty International and the United Nations, and she has worked on the frontlines of human rights protection, focusing on justice, accountability, and the defense of the world’s most marginalized populations around the world. Tirana’s extensive experience and commitment to human rights have made her a leading voice in the global fight for justice.
Articles Authored
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August 7, 2024
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December 22, 2023
Human Rights Watch’s Role in Conflict and Crisis
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December 10, 2023
To End Cruel Migration Policies, Humanize Those They Impact
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August 23, 2023
Repression Undermines Jordan’s Reform Narrative
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July 6, 2023
The UK’s Convenient Silence on Rwanda
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June 26, 2023
Sudan Today Follows Decades of Justice Denied
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May 23, 2023
Delivering Justice for War Crimes in Ukraine
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November 9, 2022
How Egypt Doubled Down on Fossil Fuels by Stifling Dissent
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October 4, 2022
The UN Needs to Address China’s Abuse of Uyghurs Without Delay
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April 13, 2022
US stands firm on sanctions on rights abusers in Bangladesh
Reports Authored
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“The Government Could Have Stopped This”
Sectarian Violence and Ensuing Abuses in Burma’s Arakan State
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