People with Disabilities Fight Discrimination in the US Kamundia_E Share this via Facebook Share this via X More sharing options Today marks two years since the passing of Judy Heumann. A fierce advocate and member of Human Rights Watch’s Board of Directors, Judy was often hailed as the “Mother of the Disability Rights Movement.” As […]
Share this via Facebook Share this via X More sharing options His Excellency Abdel Fattah el-Sisi President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Al Ittihadiya Palace Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt We, a group of leaders from human rights organizations, writers, and public media figures, appeal to you to grant clemency to Egyptian-British writer Alaa […]
Appeals Rejected in Death Knell for Emirati Civil Society Share this via Facebook Share this via X More sharing options (New York) – An Emirati court on March 4, 2025, rejected all appeals by people convicted in the United Arab Emirates’ second-largest unfair mass trial, upholding the unfair convictions and abusive sentences of 53 human […]
Comprehensive Mine Remediation, End to Hazardous Mining Urgently Needed in Kabwe Share this via Facebook Share this via X More sharing options (Lusaka) – Zambia’s government is facilitating hazardous mining and processing of toxic lead waste in the city of Kabwe that poses major health risks to children, Human Rights Watch said in a report […]
Crackdown on Dissent in Advance of Formula 1 Events Share this via Facebook Share this via X More sharing options (Beirut) – Bahrain officials should immediately release Ali Al Hajee, a human rights defender who was arrested on March 1, 2025, in connection with his comments on social media, 24 organizations, including Human Rights Watch, […]
Defendants Could Face the Death Penalty if Convicted Bassam_Khawaja Share this via Facebook Share this via X More sharing options A long-awaited trial for so-called conspiracy against the state began in Tunis on Tuesday. It should not be taking place. Forty people, including political opponents, activists, lawyers, and other public figures, are accused of “conspiracy […]
Death of Oh Yoanna Highlights Gaps in the Law SuzeBPark Share this via Facebook Share this via X More sharing options The death of South Korean freelance weathercaster Oh Yoanna, who reportedly endured relentless workplace bullying before she died by suicide, has reignited public calls for government action against workplace harassment. Oh died in September […]
Palestinians Deliberately Deprived of Food, Water, and Other Necessities nikujafarnia Share this via Facebook Share this via X More sharing options Since March 2, 2025, the Israeli government has again blocked all aid entering Gaza, including fuel, in flagrant violation of international humanitarian law. Officials working with Gaza’s Coastal Municipalities Water Utility (CMWU) told Human […]
Severe Restrictions on Movement, Employment, Food Share this via Facebook Share this via X More sharing options (Seoul) – People who have escaped from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic have described the government’s severe repression and restrictions on economic activity since the pandemic, the Transitional […]
Parliamentary Focus Key Opportunity to Deliver Accountability, Restore Public Trust Share this via Facebook Share this via X More sharing options (Athens) – The Greek parliament’s decision to investigate a possible coverup for a fatal train crash two years ago is an opportunity to address wider rule of law failings exposed by the disastrous state […]
Share this via Facebook Share this via X More sharing options Good morning, distinguished members of Parliament. My name is Yalkun Uluyol. Thank you for inviting me to this important session of the cross-party parliamentary league for human rights diplomacy. I am here on behalf of Human Rights Watch, where I serve as a researcher […]
UN Should Establish International Investigation into Israeli, Hezbollah Attacks Share this via Facebook Share this via X More sharing options (New York) – Hezbollah failed to take adequate precautions to protect civilians between September and November 2024, Human Rights Watch said today. Hezbollah used explosive weapons in populated areas in parts of northern Israel and […]
Demonstrators carry signs during The People’s March ahead of the 60th presidential inauguration in Washington, DC, US, January 18, 2025.© 2025 Tierney L. Cross/Bloomberg via Getty Images What went right in terms of women’s rights last year? There are countries that lifted restrictions on women’s rights and have moved—albeit slowly—towards gender equality. You have Poland, […]
Prominent Emirati Human Rights Defender Serving Multiple Sentences Share this via Facebook Share this via X More sharing options (Beirut) – An Emirati court upheld an abusive 15-year sentence on March 4, 2025, against the prominent Emirati human rights defender Ahmed Mansoor, who was convicted following a fundamentally unfair trial, Human Rights Watch said today. […]
dgavshon Share this via Facebook Share this via X More sharing options This opinion editorial was co-authored by Daniela Gavshon, Australia Director at Human Rights Watch, and Kyinzom Dhongdue, Advocacy Manager at Amnesty International Australia. Tibetans around the world mark their National Uprising Day on 10 March, commemorating the 1959 rebellion against the rule of […]
