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January 22, 2018 Dispatches

Nigeria Loses a Treasured Justice Advocate

Nwankwo Advocated for the ICC, Women’s Rights

Oby Nwankwo
January 20, 2018 Dispatches

Hungary’s Government Strengthens its Anti-NGO Smear Campaign

Draft “Stop Soros” Law Announced Ahead of National Elections in April

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January 19, 2018 Background Briefing

Bangladesh: Transgender Men Fear for Their Safety

Transgender Men Face Threats and Widespread Discrimination

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January 19, 2018 Commentary

Top Human Rights Tweets of the Week

Demonstrators carrying banners and placards take part in the Women's March next to the Eiffel Tower on the Parvis des Droits de l'Homme on January 21, 2017 in Paris, France.
January 19, 2018 Commentary

The right way for the US to promote human rights in Iran

January 19, 2018 Commentary

Mr. Trudeau, Strong Words and Money Will Not Save the Rohingya – It’s Time for Canada to Act

Rohingya refugees walk through rice fields after crossing the border from Myanmar into Palang Khali, Bangladesh, October 19, 2017.
January 19, 2018 Commentary

Chance for Kenya to Make Amends for Post-Election Sexual Violence

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January 19, 2018 Commentary

With Kazakhstan, US ignores rights at its peril

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev at the White House in Washington, U.S., January 16, 2018.
January 19, 2018 News Release

Lebanon: Campaign to End Waste Crisis

Pass National Law; Create Long-Term Plan

Human Rights Watch launched a public campaign on January 19, 2018, calling for an end to Lebanon’s waste crisis.
January 19, 2018 Report

DR Congo: Security Forces Fire on Catholic Churchgoers

End Crackdown, Allow Religious Services, Peaceful Protests

Security forces pursue peaceful protesters in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, on December 31, 2017. © 2017 John Bompengo
January 18, 2018 Statement

Prominent US Activist Joins Human Rights Watch

Nicole Austin-Hillery.
January 18, 2018 Commentary

Respect the Rights of Domestic Workers that Oman Depends On

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January 18, 2018 News Release

US: Trump’s First Year Sets Back Rights

Undermines Protection for Refugees, Women, Others

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January 18, 2018 News Release

Top 5 Reforms Middle East Governments Can Make in 2018

Respond to Youth Demands, Gain Respect in the World

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January 18, 2018 News Release

Middle East Conflicts Spur Disastrous New Trends for Region

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