Russia: Forcible Disappearances of Ukrainian Civilians
Detainees Unlawfully Transferred to Russia, Possibly Held as Hostages

The Human Rights Council is the main inter-governmental body within the United Nations system responsible for addressing situations of human rights violations. The Council also receives thematic and country-specific reports from a series of independent expert mechanisms, including special procedures, as well as from the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. Since the Council’s inception in 2006, Human Rights Watch has been involved in strengthening its capacity to promote and protect human rights worldwide and be more responsive to the needs of victims of rights violations. We work to cast a light on the activities of the Council, hold its members accountable for their actions and advance compliance with its objective of addressing “situations of violations of human rights, including gross and systematic violations” around the world.
November 3, 2023
Detainees Unlawfully Transferred to Russia, Possibly Held as Hostages
Killings Apparently Unlawful, Any Future Peace Talks Should Prioritize Justice
UN Rights Body Should Ensure International Investigations Continue
Critics Intimidated, Arbitrarily Detained, Beaten
Government should Heed Member State Recommendations
Address Restrictions on Independent Media, Civil Society, LGBT Rights
Governments Should Press for Reforms
HRW Oral Statement - ID with the Special Rapporteur on Cambodia - HRC54
HRW Oral Statement - ID with the High Commissioner on the Interim Report on Haiti
HRW Oral Statement - ID with the Working Group on People of African Descent - HRC54
Cuba, Burundi Also Fail to Meet Human Rights Council Membership Standards
HRW Oral Statement - Item 6 Universal Periodic Review Outcome Adoption - HRC54
HRW Oral Statement - Item 6 Universal Periodic Review Outcome Adoption - HRC54
HRW Oral Statement - Item 6 Universal Periodic Review Outcome Adoption - HRC54