North Korea: No Easing of Systemic Rights Abuses
Restrictions on Trade, Movement Aggravate Humanitarian Crisis
South Korea: Rights and Democracy Prevail
President’s Short-Lived Martial Law Ends in Impeachment
Yemen: Increased Threats to Civil Society, Humanitarian Aid
Houthis Arbitrarily Detain, Disappear UN and Civil Society Staff
Lebanon: Hostilities Wreak Havoc on Civilians
Thousands Killed by Israeli Strikes, No Accountability for Violations
Pakistan: New Government Cracks Down on Free Expression
Religious Minorities, Journalists, Political Opposition Targeted
West Africa: Civilians Unprotected in Conflicts
Crackdowns on Dissent, Civic Space; Fewer Opportunities for Justice
Japan: Death Penalty Acquittal Shows Need for Legal Reform
End ‘Hostage Justice,’ Capital Punishment; Create National Rights Body
Brazil: Lead COP30 by Example
Phaseout of Fossil Fuels, Robust Forest Protection Needed
Venezuela: Rights Crisis Deepens as Maduro is Sworn in
Widespread Repression, Unaddressed Humanitarian Emergency
Cambodia: Hun Manet Drastically Curtails Rights
Prime Minister Fails to Uphold Promises to Strengthen Democracy, Rule of Law
Afghanistan: Taliban Repression Deepens
New Laws, Regulations Compound Abuses Against Women, Girls
Syria: Chance to End The Cycle of Repression, Abuse
Ensure Accountability for Atrocity Crimes, Protect Syrians of All Backgrounds
Australia: Reversals in Respect for Children’s Rights
Violations Against Asylum Seekers Persist; Human Rights Act Needed
Philippines: Marcos Rights Gains Fall Short
Ex-President Duterte, Former Top Officials Unpunished for ‘Drug War’ Abuses