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, particularly in three priority areas: criminal justice, immigration, and national security. We prioritize issues affecting vulnerable populations, especially those that are likely to have difficulty vindicating their rights through the political process or in the courts, such as the poor, racial, ethnic and religious minorities, prisoners, immigrants, and children. 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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Children's RightsHuman Rights Watch makes this submission in response to the request for contributions for your study on the rights of the Indigenous child. This submission is based on research conducted by Human Rights Watch in Australia, Canada, Colombia, Indonesia, New Zealand, and the United States, and covers the following topics:Submission on the Rights of the Indigenous Child
March 2, 2021
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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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News
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US Has a Chance to Protect Forests Worldwide
Biden Should Back Bill to Address US Role in Global Deforestation
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Letter of Opposition to California Assembly Bill 1542
Human Rights Watch Opposes Yolo County Pilot Program
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Submission on the Rights of the Indigenous Child
To the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
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United States: Pandemic Impact on People in Poverty
Current System Leaves Needs Unmet; Lasting Reforms Needed
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US: House Should Not Pass Policing Bill Without Changes
Proposed Measure Over-Invests in Law Enforcement
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Canada Should Match US Climate Ambitions
Phase Out Fossil Fuel Subsidies, Support First Nations in Budget 2021
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New UN ambassador could restore US credibility on human rights in China and worldwide
Thomas-Greenfield should expand the coalition of nations willing to brave China's retaliation and condemn its abuses in Xinjiang, Hong Kong and Tibet.
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US: Take New Approach at Mexico Border
Video Shows Family Separated under Trump Policy Have Reason to Hope
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A Deportation Statute of Limitations in the US
Biden Proposes a Pathway to Citizenship for 11 Million Undocumented Immigrants
