July 14, 2022
Russia: Forcible Disappearances of Ukrainian Civilians
Detainees Unlawfully Transferred to Russia, Possibly Held as Hostages
United Nations
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May 31, 2022
Libya: Russia’s Wagner Group Set Landmines Near Tripoli
ICC Prosecutor Should Investigate Use of Unlawful Mines, Booby Traps
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April 18, 2022
Yemen: Latest Round of Saudi-UAE-Led Attacks Targets Civilians
Killings Apparently Unlawful, Any Future Peace Talks Should Prioritize Justice
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November 11, 2021
Afghanistan Facing Famine
UN, World Bank, US Should Adjust Sanctions, Economic Policies
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December 16, 2025
Venezuela: Persistent Repression Needs Sustained Attention, Accountability
HRW Oral Statement - ID on the HC oral update on Venezuela - Intersessional Meeting of the UN Human Rights Council
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December 1, 2025
El Salvador: Submission to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child
103rd Pre-Sessional Working Group - Consideration of State Report
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November 24, 2025
Submission on North Korea’s Implementation of Recommendations from the Third and Fourth Cycles of the Universal Periodic Review for the Special Rapporteur’s Report
61st Session of the Human Rights Council
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November 24, 2025
Seventy-Nine Years Without a Woman Leader at the UN
Selection of New Secretary-General a Chance to Live Its Values
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November 14, 2025
Addendum to CEDAW General Recommendation No.30 on the Women Peace and Security Agenda
Human Rights Watch Submission
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November 14, 2025
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 12, 2025
UN Rights Body Set to Hold Urgent Session on Sudan
Ensure Rigorous Investigations to Pave Way for Accountability
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November 3, 2025
Sudan: Joint Appeal for a UN HRC special session on the situation in and around El Fasher, North Darfur
The Human Rights Council should convene a special session on Sudan to address the situation in and around El Fasher, North Darfur, and ensure urgent investigations
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