November 1, 2026
Zambia: Widespread Repression in Post-Election Crackdown
Opposition Members and Critics Forcibly Disappeared, Arbitrarily Detained, Beaten
Zambia
November 1, 2026
Zambia: Widespread Repression in Post-Election Crackdown
The Zambian police and military forcibly disappeared, arbitrarily detained, beat, and threatened opposition members and supporters, as well as lawyers, journalists and government critics in the days before and after general elections in August 2026.
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Children's Rights
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Children's Rights
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March 5, 2025
Poisonous Profit
Lead Waste Mining and Children’s Right to a Healthy Environment in Kabwe, Zambia
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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
News
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May 1, 2026
Zambia: Summit on Human Rights, Technology Effectively Canceled
Respect Freedoms of Expression, Assembly, Association
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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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April 16, 2026
Appeal for AU Action in Zambia Lead Poisoning Case
Accountability Needed for Decades-Long Violations of Children’s Rights
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February 4, 2026
Southern Africa: Grave Rights Abuses, Impunity Persist
Regional Bodies Should Press Governments to Respect Rights, Promote Accountability
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December 17, 2025
Will Governments Move to Address Mining Abuses?
With increasing demand for minerals for the energy transition and defense, it is vital that governments ensure the protection of human rights and the environment throughout supply chains. Binding regulations are needed.
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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
