United States
The United States Program of Human Rights Watch protects and promotes the fundamental rights and dignity of every person subject to the authority of the US government. We investigate and expose systemic human rights violations committed by the US federal, state and local governments, with the aim of ensuring racial equity across issue areas but with a particular focus on immigration, the criminal legal system, and achieving racial justice in the United States. We prioritize issues affecting people who are most likely to have difficulty vindicating their rights through the political process or in the courts. Our investigations become the basis for strategic advocacy to press those in power to effect changes in laws and policies to respect fundamental rights.
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United Nations
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US: Concerns of Neglect in Nursing Homes
Pandemic Exposes Need for Improvements in Staffing, Oversight, Accountability
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“The Only People It Really Affects Are the People It Hurts”
The Human Rights Consequences of Parental Notice of Abortion in Illinois
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United States: Pandemic Impact on People in Poverty
Current System Leaves Needs Unmet; Lasting Reforms Needed
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Covid-19 Triggers Wave of Free Speech Abuse
Scores of Countries Target Media, Activists, Medics, Political Opponents
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Coalition Calls on U.N. Ministers of Foreign Affairs of African States for Inquiry into US Police Violence
Families of Victims of Police Brutality, Civil Society Groups Write to Ensure Effective Accountability and Follow-up to HRC Resolution 43/1
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Coalition Calls for United Nations Inquiry into US Police Violence
Families of Victims of Police Brutality, Civil Society Groups Write to Ensure Effective Accountability and Follow-up to HRC Resolution 43/1
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Groups Urge Senate Leadership to End Qualified Immunity
Measure Would Help to Ensure Meaningful Accountability Measures in the Senate Version of the Justice in Policing Act of 2021
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US State of Alabama Removes Anti-LGBT Language from Sex Ed Law
Children and Youth Have a Right to Comprehensive Information
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Climate Crisis A Rising Threat to Maternal Health in the US
Evidence of Impact Mounts, Action is Needed
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Biden Pledges Support for Covid-19 Intellectual Property Waiver
Other Governments Should Drop Opposition and Follow Suit
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Joint Letter to Financial Crimes Enforcement Network RE: Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements
Docket Number: FINCEN-2021-0005; RIN: 1506-AB49
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