Russia: Forcible Disappearances of Ukrainian Civilians
Detainees Unlawfully Transferred to Russia, Possibly Held as Hostages
Human Rights Council
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.
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Europe/Central Asia
UN Turkmenistan Review Should Address Unfulfilled Rights PledgesNovember 3, 2023
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Yemen: Latest Round of Saudi-UAE-Led Attacks Targets Civilians
Killings Apparently Unlawful, Any Future Peace Talks Should Prioritize Justice
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Burundi: Allegations of Killings, Disappearances, Torture
UN Rights Body Should Ensure International Investigations Continue
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Equatorial Guinea: UN Review Should Highlight Abuses
Critics Intimidated, Arbitrarily Detained, Beaten
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Bangladesh: UN Rights Review Amid Violent Crackdown
Government should Heed Member State Recommendations
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Uzbekistan: Take Action on Rights Abuses Raised at UN Review
Address Restrictions on Independent Media, Civil Society, LGBT Rights
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UN Turkmenistan Review Should Address Unfulfilled Rights Pledges
Governments Should Press for Reforms
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Cambodia: Two Years of Relentless Onslaught on Political Opposition and Civil Society
HRW Oral Statement - ID with the Special Rapporteur on Cambodia - HRC54
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Haiti: Catastrophic Situation Requires Robust Political, Human Rights, and Justice Efforts
HRW Oral Statement - ID with the High Commissioner on the Interim Report on Haiti
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The UK Should Tackle Colonial and Slavery Legacies and Injustices Faced by Windrush Generation
HRW Oral Statement - ID with the Working Group on People of African Descent - HRC54
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Russia, China Unfit for UN’s Top Rights Body
Cuba, Burundi Also Fail to Meet Human Rights Council Membership Standards
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Unprecedented Repression Demands Unprecedented Response
HRW Oral Statement - Item 6 Universal Periodic Review Outcome Adoption - HRC54
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Violations of Fundamental Rights Continue Without Accountability or Reform
HRW Oral Statement - Item 6 Universal Periodic Review Outcome Adoption - HRC54
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Romania: Action Lagging on Access to Abortion, Sex Education
HRW Oral Statement - Item 6 Universal Periodic Review Outcome Adoption - HRC54
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