Middle East/North Africa
August 7, 2020
Submission by Human Rights Watch to the UN Human Rights Committee in advance of its review of Iraq
This memorandum provides an overview of Human Rights Watch’s main concerns with respect to the human rights situation in Iraq, submitted to the United Nations Human Rights Committee in advance of its review of Iraq in October-November 2020. We hope it will inform the Human Rights Committee’s preparation for its upcoming review of the Iraqi government’s compliance with its obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (“ICCPR”).
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United NationsThis memorandum provides an overview of Human Rights Watch’s main concerns with respect to the human rights situation in Iraq, submitted to the United Nations Human Rights Committee in advance of its review of Iraq in October-November 2020. We hope it will inform the Human Rights Committee’s preparation for its upcoming review of the Iraqi government’s compliance with its obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (“ICCPR”).
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“They Treated Us in Monstrous Ways”
Sexual Violence Against Men, Boys, and Transgender Women in the Syrian Conflict
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Lebanon: Abolish Kafala (Sponsorship) System
Adopt Rights-Respecting Contract for Migrant Domestic Workers
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“You Have No Right to Complain”
Education, Social Restrictions, and Justice in Taliban-Held Afghanistan
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Lebanon: Set Impartial, Expert Probe of Beirut Blast
Make Sure Aid Distribution is Fair, Impartial, Includes the Most Vulnerable
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Muzzling Journalists: Morocco and Algeria Can Agree on That
Two Prosecutions Highlight Threats to Press Freedom
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Tunisia: Homosexuality Convictions Upheld
Appeals Court Applies Law Criminalizing Same-Sex Activities
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Statement by Raja Abdullah Almasabi to the UN Security Council, July 28, 2020
“We Must Have a Seat at the Table”
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Lebanon: Failure to Address Economic, Political Crisis
Human Rights Watch Submission for UN Human Rights Review
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Mauritania: President Should Lead Reform Process
Celebrate Year in Office with Pledge to End Repressive Laws, Protect Women’s Rights
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Jordan: Teachers’ Syndicate Closed; Leaders Arrested
Arbitrary Gag Order on Traditional and Social Media
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Interview: Syrian Sexual Violence Survivors Left Without Support
Men, Transgender Women Particularly Vulnerable, Lacking Services
