February 4, 2026
Japan: New Prime Minister Should Address Rising Xenophobia
Support Anti-Discrimination Law, National Rights Body
February 4, 2026
Nepal: Protests Over Corruption, Inequality, and Social Media Ban
Impunity and Failures to Uphold Rights Contributed to Lethal Violence that Toppled Government
February 4, 2026
Russia: Crackdown on Dissent Escalates
New Harmful Laws; Persecution of Critics Intensifies
February 4, 2026
North Korea: Unrelenting Repression, Hunger, Inequality
Pyongyang Further Restricts Trade, Movement, Access to Information
February 4, 2026
Pakistan: Suppression of Free Speech, Civil Society
Protect Religious Minorities, Uphold Fundamental Freedoms
February 4, 2026
Australia: Abusive Refugee, Migration Policies Expand
Faltering Protections for Non-Citizens, the Environment, Children
February 4, 2026
Indonesia: Perks for Military, Lawmakers Spark Dissent, Protests
President Prabowo Should End Security Forces’ Abusive Involvement in Economy, Social Issues
February 4, 2026
West Africa: Further Crackdowns by Military Juntas
Sahel Leaders Solidify Hold on Power; Warring Forces Attack Civilians
February 4, 2026
Southern Africa: Grave Rights Abuses, Impunity Persist
Regional Bodies Should Press Governments to Respect Rights, Promote Accountability
February 4, 2026
US: Trump Administration’s Pervasive Attacks on Rights
Democratic Norms and Anti-Discrimination Remedies Rejected; Rights Undermined Globally
February 4, 2026
Horn/East Africa: War Crimes, Election Repression
Concerned Governments Should Act Against Abusive Forces, Press for Civic Space
February 4, 2026
UK Government Repeatedly Undermined Rights in 2025
Damning Verdict for Labour’s First Full Year in Power
February 4, 2026
Americas: Trump’s Influence Prompts Abuses
Affects Migrant Rights, Security Policies, Human Rights Work
February 4, 2026
EU: Rights Failings Undermine Democracy, Rule of Law
Faltering Support for Rights Weakens European Union, at Home and Abroad
