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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India: Serious Concerns Raised at UN Rights Review
Member States Seek Protection of Minority Rights, Free Speech, Peaceful Assembly
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UK’s Human Rights Report Card Marked
Joint Statement of UK Civil Society Organizations following the Universal Periodic Review of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Indonesia Shamelessly Abandons Uyghurs
Jakarta Votes Against UN Rights Council Debate on Abuses in Xinjiang
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Global Scrutiny of China Abuses Within Reach
Groundbreaking Human Rights Council Action Narrowly Defeated
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Vietnam: UN Human Rights Council Candidacy Demands Progress on Human Rights
Joint Statement from Amnesty International, Article 19, Human Rights Watch, and the International Commission of Jurists
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Statement at Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner report on the Philippines
51st session of the UN Human Rights Council
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Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Should Support Xinjiang’s Muslims
Back UN Human Rights Council Debate on High Commissioner’s Uyghur Report
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Philippines: UN Rights Body Fails to Act
Lack of Human Rights Council Resolution Reflects Poorly on States
