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November 17, 2025 Statement

Recommendations on Next Steps for Comprehensive Justice for Syria

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November 17, 2025 News Release

Protect Civilians from Explosive Weapons

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November 16, 2025 Statement

Submission by Human Rights Watch to the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) on Australia-Lao PDR Bilateral Human Rights Dialogue

November 16, 2025 News Release

Australia: Press Laos on Rights Abuses

Address Enforced Disappearances, Transnational Repression

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November 14, 2025 Dispatches

Ecuadorian Rights Group Files Case to Enforce Amazon Oil Referendum

Government Should Uphold Historic 2023 Vote

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November 14, 2025 Statement

Addendum to CEDAW General Recommendation No.30 on the Women Peace and Security Agenda

Human Rights Watch Submission

November 14, 2025 Statement

Sudan: Accountability Crucial to Stop Atrocities in El Fasher and Prevent Further Escalation

HRW Oral Statement - UN Human Rights Council 38th Special Session - The Human Rights Situation in and around El Fasher, in the Context of the Ongoing Conflict in the Sudan

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November 14, 2025 News Release

Mexico City: Proposed Public Care System Lacking Disability Rights

Prevent Risk of Abuse, Dependency for People with Disabilities

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November 14, 2025 News Release

ILO: Strengthen Global Rules to Protect Gig Workers

Treaty Should Guarantee Workers’ Rights

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Tunisia: Overturn Unjust ‘Conspiracy’ Trial Convictions

End Sham Trial; Release Those Arbitrarily Detained

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November 13, 2025 Report

Thailand: Vietnamese Refugees at Risk from Hanoi

Collaboration with Vietnam Police Facilitates Threats, Abuses

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November 13, 2025 Dispatches

US Food Assistance Cuts Undermined Rights

Disproportionate Impact on Children, Black Families, Adults with Disabilities

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November 13, 2025 News Release

Lebanon: Hannibal Gaddafi Free After Long Unlawful Detention

Drop Charges, Compensate for Decade of Arbitrary Detention

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November 12, 2025 News Release

Australia: Afghanistan’s Taliban May Face New Sanctions

Amended Regulations Will Permit Action Against Rights Abusers, Promote Accountability

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