
US Foreign Policy
Human Rights Watch advocates for a US foreign policy that is consistent with its international human rights obligations. The US government should integrate human rights into its wider foreign policy agenda, engage regularly with independent civil society abroad, and work closely with allied governments to promote and protect human rights where they are most at risk. Influencing US foreign policy, whether directly with other governments or in intergovernmental organizations, is an essential tool to address, highlight, and promote human rights globally.
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Syria: US Coalition Should Address Civilian Harm
First Public ‘Condolence’ Payment Provides Way Forward
News
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US Lawmakers Tackle Transnational Repression
New Policies Would Prioritize Protection of Dissidents Globally
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Egypt Should Withdraw NGO Registration Deadline
Joint Letter to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken
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US Bill Seeks to ‘Stop Arming Human Rights Abusers’
Congressional Oversight Critical for Curtailing Harmful Security Cooperation
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Can the G20 Agree on Human Rights?
Meetings Present Opportunities on Economic Issues, Afghanistan, Myanmar
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US Senator Calls for ‘Human Rights Defender’ Visa Category
President Biden Should Support Rights Activists at Risk
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US Congress Helps Boost Justice in Ukraine
Legislative Fixes Could Promote Cooperation with International Criminal Court
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Biden's Empty Call to Reevaluate US-Saudi Relationship
'Consequences' for Saudi Actions Are All Rhetoric, No Action
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Testimony to U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Hearing
Hearing on China’s Religious Freedom Violations: Domestic Repression and Malign Influence Abroad
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US Should Partner with African Rights Defenders, Not Just Leaders
African Human Rights Leaders Summit Offers Different View from Official Event
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