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
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Philippines: Rebels Execute 3 After Sham Trials
New People’s Army Killings Violate International Humanitarian Law
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Philippines: UN Rights Body Fails to Act
Lack of Human Rights Council Resolution Reflects Poorly on States
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Indonesia: Hope for Justice in 2014 Papua Massacre
Retired Officer on Trial for ‘Crimes Against Humanity’
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Bangladesh: Allow UN to Assist ‘Disappearance’ Inquiries
International Pressure Mounts for Credible Government Investigations
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Sri Lanka: Heightened Crackdown on Dissent
End Arbitrary Arrests, Harassment of Protesters, Activists, Journalists
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Nepal: Amend Transitional Justice Bill
New Draft Falls Short of Promised Reforms to Protect Victims’ Rights
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Sri Lanka: Security Forces Assault Peaceful Protesters
International Partners Should Promote Upholding Rights With Economic Recovery Aid
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Cameroon: Military Killings Inquiry A Positive Step
Make Findings Public; Ensure Transparency, Accountability
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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
