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HRW Urges Democratic Leaders ‘To Do Better’ In Face Of Authoritarian Rise (HRW)

Human Rights Watch says the world's democratic leaders need "to do better" in meeting global challenges if they are to build momentum in toppling...

In Closing Memorial, Russia Heralds a New, Grimmer Era of Repression (Rachel Denber, HRW)

Directional sign "'Memorial' museum, archive, library," Moscow. © Memorial 2021 In two days, Russian courts have delivered a one-two punch to Russia’s human rights movement. Just...

Nigeria: Halt Closure of Displaced People’s Camps (HRW)

Nigeria’s Borno State government’s efforts to shut down government camps hosting thousands of displaced people by December 31, 2021 is creating risks and hardships, Human...

Japan: Cut Defense Ties with Myanmar Military (HRW)

The Japanese government should cut ties with the Myanmar military and immediately suspend a military study-abroad program involving Myanmar cadets, Human Rights Watch said today. On February 1,...

US: Failure to Pass Build Back Better Act Imperils Rights (HRW)

The Build Back Better Act would bring the United States closer to meeting international human rights standards and begin to repair a badly broken social safety net, Human...

Top Human Rights Tweets of 2021 (HRW)

The hashtags #WhatIsHappeningInMyanmar, #Tigray, #FarmersProtest, #WhereIsPengShuai, and #FreeBritney trended across the globe in 2021, springing from some of the world's most dire conflicts and...

Papua New Guinea’s Rapid Tides Expose Climate Risks (Stephanie McLennan, Rachel LaFortune, HRW)

Earlier this month, parts of Papua New Guinea (PNG) experienced a surge in king tides that flooded communities and displaced approximately 53,000 people. King tides are the...

Saudi Arabia: Yemeni Man Sentenced for Apostasy (HRW)

A Saudi court sentenced a Yemeni man to 15 years in prison for apostasy on October 21, 2021, based on comments made via two anonymous Twitter accounts, Human...

Thailand: Transgender People Denied Equal Rights (HRW)

Transgender people in Thailand have no route to legal recognition of their gender identity, making them vulnerable to various forms of discrimination, Human Rights Watch said...

North Korea: Abusive Rule 10 Years after Kim Jong Il (HRW)

The 10th anniversary of the death of North Korea’s supreme leader Kim Jong Il should focus global attention on the brutal rule of his son...

El Salvador: Critics Blocked on Social Media (HRW)

The El Salvador authorities, including President Nayib Bukele, are blocking people on social media who criticize the government, Human Rights Watch said today. This violates their...

Myanmar Atrocities Show Need for International Action (Manny Maung, HRW)

In a year where atrocities by Myanmar’s military have been commonplace, credible reports of a massacre of 11 people, including 5 children, who were...

US Congress Misses Key Opportunity to Promote Rights (Leah Hebron, Kate Weine, HRW)

Today, the US Congress passed the annual defense spending bill. The legislation leaves out several significant human rights priorities, despite efforts from some lawmakers. Each...

Mali: Security Suspects Allegedly Tortured (HRW)

Mali government security agents allegedly tortured six men who were held incommunicado in unauthorized detention facilities in September and October 2021, Human Rights Watch said...

Workers’ Rights Denied in Kazakhstan: Zhanaozen’s Legacy (Mihra Rittmann, HRW)

Ten years ago, on Kazakhstan’s December 16 Independence Day, law enforcement officers opened fire on a group of striking oil workers and others who had gathered...

Vietnam: Ex-Political Prisoner Faces New Charges (HRW)

The Vietnamese authorities should immediately release the human rights activist Do Nam Trung and drop all charges against him, Human Rights Watch said today. Do...