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Human Rights Watch leverages our research on countries and issues addressed at the United Nations to inform UN officials and member states of key findings, influence policy on a wide range of discussions and push for urgent action on human rights crises. Consistent with the Human Rights up Front framework initiated by the UN Secretary-General, our mission is to ensure human rights considerations are at the heart of various debates, branches and mechanisms of the United Nations. We engage members of the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Human Rights Council, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), and other key departments of the UN Secretariat, present information from independent investigations, and advocate for protection of civilians, accountability for past abuses, and preventive measures against future violations.
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Venezuela: Urgent Aid Needed to Combat Covid-19
Water Shortages in Hospitals Heighten Risk in Country, Region
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Equatorial Guinea: UN Review Should Highlight Abuses
Critics Intimidated, Arbitrarily Detained, Beaten
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Yemen: Key Concerns for Hodeida Battle
Poor Record of Coalition and Houthi Indiscriminate Attacks and Aid Restrictions
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Next UN Chief Should Fully Commit to Human Rights
Ensure Selection Process is Competitive, Transparent
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A Call to Protect People with Disabilities in Armed Conflict
Disability Rights Advocate Nujeen Mustafa Urges Governments to Act
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Urgently Waive Intellectual Property Rules for Vaccine
Right to Life, Public Health Demand Extraordinary Cooperation, Sharing
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Burundi: UN Should Ensure Regular Rights Briefings
Security Council Scrutiny Vital to Justice, Reform
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United States: Embargo Arms to the United Arab Emirates
Risk of Complicity in Unlawful Airstrikes in Yemen, Libya
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Asian Nations Reject UN Vote Against Death Penalty
11 Asia-Pacific Governments Oppose 120 States on Capital Punishment Moratorium
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UN: Implement Human Rights Principles for Assistance in Syria
Existing Framework can Strengthen Rights Protections if Operationalized
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Biden Administration Should End US Assault on United Nations
Support Women’s Rights, Restore Funds for Rights-Promoting Agencies
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Nepal: Carry Out Rights Panel’s Recommendations
Report Reveals Weak Protections, a Wake-Up Call for Development Partners
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Suspected Architect of Sri Lanka War Crimes is UN’s ‘Chief Guest’
UN Shouldn’t Help Repressive Government Launder Image
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Rohingya: Donors Should Require Including Education
Policies Bar Entire Generation of Children from Schools
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