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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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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UN Human Rights Council Should Respond to Sudan Crisis
Hold Special Session; Create Mechanism to Collect Evidence of Abuses
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Weak UN Resolution on Libya Exposes EU Bias
Missed Opportunity to Tackle EU Responsibility in Migrant Rights Violations
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UN Rights Body Should Lead on Tackling Colonial Legacies As Root Causes of Systemic Racism
HRW Statement - Item 9 General Debate - HRC52
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Deteriorating human rights situation in India requires urgent attention, say rights groups at UN Human Rights Council
Joint statement – Item 4 General Debate – HRC52
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UN Human Rights Council should launch independent international investigation to address impunity for rights abuses in Belarus
HRW Statement - Item 4 ID on High Commissioner's report on Belarus - HRC52
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Statement at Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council
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Statement at the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar
52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council
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UN Rights Body Should Take Steps to Address Protection Gaps for Rights of Older Persons
HRW Statement - Item 3 General Debate - HRC52
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UN Expert Slams Greece Over Civil Society Curbs
Calls for Action to Protect Human Rights Defenders and Journalists
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UN Highlights Abuses Against Women and Girls in North Korea
Creative Strategies Needed to Provide Justice for Survivors of Violence
