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.
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
Hold Special Session; Create Mechanism to Collect Evidence of Abuses
Missed Opportunity to Tackle EU Responsibility in Migrant Rights Violations
HRW Statement - Item 9 General Debate - HRC52
Joint statement – Item 4 General Debate – HRC52
HRW Statement - Item 4 ID on High Commissioner's report on Belarus - HRC52
52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council
52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council
HRW Statement - Item 3 General Debate - HRC52
Calls for Action to Protect Human Rights Defenders and Journalists
Creative Strategies Needed to Provide Justice for Survivors of Violence