The election of a prominent human rights activist to the presidency of the Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan is a victory for human rights in Pakistan and for the country’s transition to genuine civilian…Continue Reading
The election of a prominent human rights activist to the presidency of the Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan is a victory for human rights in Pakistan and for the country’s transition to genuine civilian…Continue Reading
(Juba) – The United Nations Security Council should take immediate steps to ensure international monitoring in Southern Kordofan, where reports of massive human rights violations by Sudanese forces have emerged, Human Rights Watch said today.
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The United Nations Security Council should take immediate steps to ensure international monitoring in Southern Kordofan, where reports of massive human rights violations by Sudanese forces have emerged. Council me…Continue Reading
The United Nations Security Council should take immediate steps to ensure international monitoring in Southern Kordofan, where reports of massive human rights violations by Sudanese forces have emerged. Council me…Continue Reading
Dear Alexander Alexandrovich,
I am writing on behalf of Human Rights Watch to ask that your respective offices conduct effective investigations into a series of violent attacks against individuals protesting the construction of a highway between Moscow…Continue Reading
Elena Bonner, one of the leading Soviet-era dissidents and champion of human rights in today’s Russia, died at age 88 on June 18. The 40th day after her death, a special time for remembrance in Russia, is July 2…Continue Reading
The tragic attacks in Norway highlight growing intolerance against Muslims, Roma and migrants in Europe. Populist, anti-Muslim, anti-Roma and anti-immigrant parties have enjoyed recent electoral success across Eu…Continue Reading
Australia and Malaysia’s agreement to swap 800 asylum seekers who arrive in Australia for 4,000 refugees living in Malaysia fails to meet minimal standards for refugee burden-sharing.
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We are writing this open letter to express Human Rights Watch’s deep concerns about the bilateral “Arrangement” between Australia and Malaysia on the transfer of asylum seekers in exchange for refugee resett…Continue Reading
Vietnam should immediately release the Roman Catholic priest Father Nguyen Van Ly, who was sent back to prison on July 25, 2011, to serve a sentence for political dissent.
(Bangkok) – Viet…Continue Reading
The Bangladeshi government should immediately stop the mass trials of the alleged mutineers of the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) to ensure fair trials.
(New York) – The Bangladeshi government should im…Continue Reading
The Bangladeshi government should immediately stop the mass trials of the alleged mutineers of the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) to ensure fair trials.
(New York) – The Bangladeshi government should i…Continue Reading
A Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) law that bans female genital mutilation (FGM) is a crucial step in eradicating the practice. The Family Violence Bill, approved by the Kurdistan parliament on June 21, 2011, i…Continue Reading
A Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) law that bans female genital mutilation (FGM) is a crucial step in eradicating the practice. The Family Violence Bill, approved by the Kurdistan parliament on June 21, 2011, i…Continue Reading