As COP27 begins in Egypt, HRW’s Birgit Schwarz is joined by youth climate activists from Uganda, Nigeria, and Ghana to discuss climate change, actions needed in the Global South, and why young activists should sit at the negotiating table. With young activists Patience Nabukalu, Evelyn Addor, and Olumide Idowu.

Ahead of COP27, Egyptian human rights defenders Mona Seif and Mohamed Lotfy join Birgit Schwarz to discuss the fight for freedom in Egypt and the authorities' attempts to curb all protest and criticism.

A conversation on the health and environmental impact of plastic waste in Turkey, and why a ban of plastic waste exports is an important part of the solution. HRW’s Krista Shennum is joined by Dr. Sedat Gündoğdu and MEP Cyrus Engerer, with moderation by Birgit Schwarz.

Lax Monitoring, Enforcement Creates Serious Rights Risks

Which country really needs better forest commitments?

Who is the world's second-biggest exporter of coal?

The climate crisis is a children’s rights crisis. All over the world, children face death, illness, hunger, and displacement due to the climate crisis. Children’s lives, and those of future generations, are at stake. But young people are now speaking up and pushing for real change. Their message: now is the time to act and prevent a climate catastrophe. One of them is Ridhima Pandey is 14-year-old environmental activist from Haridwar, India.

Why Car Companies Should Address the Human Rights Impact of Aluminum Production

Human Rights Watch’s Art + Activism initiative supports the work of the organization by engaging with artists, curators, cultural icons, and galleries. We deploy creative mediums for the human rights movement toward a more equitable future where everyone’s voice is heard.