March 5, 2025
Poisonous Profit
Lead Waste Mining and Children’s Right to a Healthy Environment in Kabwe, Zambia
Zambia
May 1, 2026
Zambia: Summit on Human Rights, Technology Effectively Canceled
The Zambian government’s decision to postpone RightsCon 2026, effectively canceling the summit, raises concerns about the authorities’ commitment to free expression and assembly and about possible Chinese government interference.
Videos
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August 23, 2019
“We Have to Be Worried”
The Impact of Lead Contamination on Children’s Rights in Kabwe, Zambia
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June 14, 2018
Leave No Girl Behind in Africa
Discrimination in Education against Pregnant Girls and Adolescent Mothers
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News
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April 17, 2026
Human Rights Watch Statement to the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child
47th Ordinary Session
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December 1, 2025
An Opportunity to Address Mining Abuses Globally
States Should Support Colombian Initiative for Minerals Treaty
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September 11, 2025
Zambia: Acid Spill Jeopardizes Residents’ Health
Investigate Long-term Health Risks, Protect Right to a Healthy Environment
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September 4, 2025
Zambia: South African Firm Transferring Toxic Lead
Suspend Mining Operations in Lead Waste that Imperil Residents in Kabwe
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March 11, 2025
Submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on Toxics and Human Rights
Access to Justice and Effective Remedies in the Context of Toxics
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March 5, 2025
Zambia: Mining in Toxic Lead Waste Poisons Children
Comprehensive Mine Remediation, End to Hazardous Mining Urgently Needed in Kabwe
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January 16, 2025
Southern Africa: Growing Authoritarianism Threatens Rights
Attacks on Civic Space, Media Have Far-Reaching Implications
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November 1, 2024
Zambia Should Stop Harassing Investigative Journalist
Thomas Zgambo Prosecuted for Exposing Corruption, Rights Abuses
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July 10, 2024
Mining for the Energy Transition Needs to Respect Human Rights
The extraction of key minerals used in renewables is accompanied by abuses. The UN must take action to address them.
