Education is under attack in Cameroon's Anglophone regions. HRW discusses attacks against students, teachers, and schools, as well as solutions to stop these attacks and foster accountability.
With President Xi Jinping at the helm, the Chinese government doubled down on repression inside and outside the country in 2021. Its “zero-tolerance” policy towards Covid-19 strengthened the authorities’ hand, as they imposed harsh policies in the name of public health. Some also called on their governments to limit participation in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
HRW's Minky Worden, Sophie Richardson, and Maya Wang discuss the country's year in human rights.
The conviction of a former Syrian intelligence officer for crimes against humanity by a German court is a ground-breaking step toward justice for serious crimes in Syria. The judgment is a meaningful moment for civilians who survived torture and sexual abuse in Syria’s prisons.
HRW's Balkees Jarrah, Whitney-Martina Nosakhare, and Sara Kayyali are joined by Wafa Ali Mustafa and Ameenah Sawwan to discuss the landmark verdict.
In country after country, large numbers of people took to the streets in 2021, even at the risk of being arrested or shot, which shows the appeal of democracy remains strong. But elected leaders need to do a better job of addressing major challenges to show that democratic government delivers on its promised dividends.
The Human Rights Watch World Report 2022, its 32nd edition, describes the human rights situation in nearly all of the approximately 100 countries where Human Rights Watch works.
