April 24, 2017
Will “America First” Mean Refugees Last?
Regardless of if you look at United States, Europe, or the Pacific, the global asylum system is quickly falling apart.
US: Trump Presidential Transition
The headline-grabbing rhetoric of United States President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign raised significant concerns across a broad range of human rights issues. Human Rights Watch has called on Trump to abandon the “misogyny, racism, and xenophobia” that marked his campaign, break with policy proposals that would violate basic rights and freedoms, and govern “in a manner that fully respects and promotes human rights for everyone.” In the days leading up to the January 20 inauguration, we will be scrutinizing the President-elect’s emerging policy positions and speaking out where they fall short of respecting and promoting human rights in the United States and abroad.
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April 6, 2017
Trump’s Damning Global Retreat on Human Rights
The administration has already made it abundantly clear that supporting open societies, free speech, and the protection of civilians is of little concern.
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March 29, 2017
What the Trump Administration Needs to Tell the Kremlin
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February 28, 2017
The Kansas Killing, Hate and the President's Obligation
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February 1, 2017
The Catch 22 of Trump’s Refugee Order
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January 27, 2017
Trump’s refugee scare-mongering has no basis in reality
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January 25, 2017
US: Trump’s Immigration Actions to Harm Millions
Will Return Refugees to Persecution, Devastate Families, Threaten Public Safety
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January 10, 2017
US: Don’t Confirm Sessions as Attorney General
Nominee’s Record Shows Disregard for Rights
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January 10, 2017
Q & A on Trump Administration’s Deportation Plans
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January 4, 2017
Trump’s Guantanamo Tweet was Uninformed and Ill-Advised
Keeping Facility Open Threatens US National Security
