January 16, 2025
Japan: Death Penalty Acquittal Shows Need for Legal Reform
End ‘Hostage Justice,’ Capital Punishment; Create National Rights Body
January 16, 2025
Iran: Unchecked Repression of Dissent
Targeting Women, Minorities, and Fundamental Rights
January 16, 2025
UK: New Government Failing to Uphold Democratic Freedoms
Right to Protest Remains Curtailed, Punished
January 16, 2025
Cambodia: Hun Manet Drastically Curtails Rights
Prime Minister Fails to Uphold Promises to Strengthen Democracy, Rule of Law
January 16, 2025
Sri Lanka: New Government Pledges Economic Reform, Justice
President Anura Dissanayake Should Ensure Accountability for Past War Crimes
January 16, 2025
South Korea: Rights and Democracy Prevail
President’s Short-Lived Martial Law Ends in Impeachment
January 16, 2025
Asia's 'people power' alive and kicking amid disturbing global currents
Human rights and rule of law are a foundation for growth and stability – not a diversion from it
January 16, 2025
Retreat and Resistance in Dark Times
2025 World Report Covers Crackdowns, Crises, and Conflicts around the Globe
January 16, 2025
Haiti: Escalating Violence; Humanitarian Crisis
UN, Foreign Governments Should Support Comprehensive Response
January 16, 2025
Singapore: New Leader Retains Cruel Death Penalty Policy
Crackdown on Government Critics, Peaceful Protesters
January 16, 2025
Philippines: Marcos Rights Gains Fall Short
Ex-President Duterte, Former Top Officials Unpunished for ‘Drug War’ Abuses
January 16, 2025
US: Trump Term Begins After Year of Rights’ Backsliding
Heightened Attacks on Fundamental Freedoms; Continued Racial Discrimination
January 16, 2025
Egypt: Repression, Rising Poverty in Sisi’s Second Decade
Unaccountable Authorities Undermining Political, Socioeconomic Rights
January 16, 2025
Türkiye: Regional Influence Shouldn’t Eclipse Crackdown
Voters Rights Violated; Government Critics Prosecuted
January 16, 2025
Afghanistan: Taliban Repression Deepens
New Laws, Regulations Compound Abuses Against Women, Girls
