
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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Reproductive Rights and Abortion
February 8, 2023
Videos
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“We Deserve to Have a Place to Live”
How US Underfunding Public Housing Harms Rights in New York, New Mexico, and Beyond
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Racial Discrimination in the United States
Human Rights Watch / ACLU Joint Submission Regarding the United States’ Record Under the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
News
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Interview: Young People Denied Abortions in Florida
Planned Parenthood Florida Rep Talks About Harmful Parental Consent Law
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US: Florida Judges Block Youth Abortion Access
Forced Parental Involvement Violates Young People’s Rights
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Racial Disparities Persist in Efforts to Eradicate Cervical Cancer
The government needs to eliminate the barriers to reproductive health care that are fueling inequalities for Black women
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Killing of Tyre Nichols Shows Structural Problems in US Policing
After Fatal Police Beating, A Critical Moment to Advance Community Safety
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Major Victory for Immigrant Workers in the US
DHS Announces New Temporary Protections for Workers Fighting Labor Abuse
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