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May 23, 2019 Dispatches

A Call for Justice in Africa’s Great Lakes Region

Nairobi Conference Commits to Greater Efforts to Fight Impunity, Defend Rights

Jean Baptiste Nguondija, a resident of Ngbada, Central African Republic, by the grave of his 10 year-old daughter Nathana Poura. Nguondija has lost 5 children since the conflict began in 2013.
February 1, 2017 Dispatches

AU's 'ICC Withdrawal Strategy' Less than Meets the Eye

Opposition to Withdrawal by States

A general view shows the headquarters of the African Union (AU) building in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, January 29, 2017.
November 3, 2015 Commentary

Africa’s Softer, Gentler Coups d’Etat

December 31, 2013 Commentary

Silver Lining: The Year 2013 in Human Rights

2013 brought many grim setbacks, yet there were still some important signs of progress

August 28, 2013 Defenders

Abbé Benoît Kinalegu, Democratic Republic of Congo

June 28, 2012 Commentary

U.S. Must Enforce Ban on Child Soldiers

March 23, 2012 Commentary

Child soldiers: A worldwide scourge

March 15, 2012 Impact

Justice in Congo

A Victory for Congo's Children

July 30, 2009 Statement

African Civil Society Urges African States Parties to the Rome Statute to Reaffirm Their Commitment to the ICC

October 3, 2008 News Release

United States: President Bush Signs Law on Child Soldiers

Measure to Prosecute Recruiters Abroad Puts Commanders on Notice

November 14, 2006 News Release

Congo-Brazzaville: Authorities Try to Silence Anticorruption Activists

January 14, 2005 Impact

Burundi/Congo: HRW Report Praised by Congo Minister for Aiding Peace

July 2, 2003 Statement

President Bush's Trip to Africa

Protecting Rights, Saving Lives

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