Peace and Justice
Human Rights Watch believes justice matters for peace, and ignoring atrocities reinforces a culture of impunity that encourages future abuses. Human Rights Watch’s research over the past 30 years in many different countries has demonstrated that the impact of justice is too often undervalued when weighing objectives in resolving a conflict and achieving lasting peace. Remaining firm on justice can yield short and long-term benefits, while a decision to forego accountability may prove costly in terms of lives and long-term stability.
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Iraq/KRG: 1,400 Women, Children From ISIS Areas Detained
Investigate Killings, Abductions of Foreign Men
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Implicating Humala
Evidence of Atrocities and Cover-Up of Abuses Committed during Peru’s Armed Conflict
News
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Bangladesh: Stop Punishing Human Rights Work
Deregistration of Bangladeshi organization Odhikar is part of pattern of curbs on rights groups
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Bangladesh: Stop Flouting UN Rights Concerns
Allegations of Torture, Enforced Disappearances Risk Peacekeeping Deployment
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Important Step Toward Justice in DR Congo?
Transitional Justice Plans Should Include Prosecutions for Grave Crimes
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Nepal: 15 Years On, Act on Peace Agreement Pledges
Justice Mechanisms Should Be Credible, Independent to Win Victims’ Trust
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Nepal: Protect Judicial Independence and Integrity
Crisis in Supreme Court as Judges Demand Resignation of Chief Justice
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Afghanistan: Advancing Taliban Execute Detainees
Police, Civil Servants Detained Incommunicado in Ghazni, Malistan, Kandahar
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Myanmar: Security Forces Arrest Defense Lawyers
Wrongful Prosecutions Violate Rights to Counsel, Fair Trial of Accused
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Sri Lanka: Pardons a Meager Response to Abusive Law
Repeal Prevention of Terrorism Act to Meet International Commitments
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Bangladesh: Hold Security Forces Accountable for Torture
Rights Groups Call for Decisive Action on International Day for Victims
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US: Bolster Justice for Grave Crimes Globally
Biden Should Support International Accountability Efforts, Confront Past Torture
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