The House Foreign Affairs Committee should remove language that would reinstate the so-called “Global Gag Rule” from the draft Foreign Affairs Authorization Act for fiscal year 2012. The “Gag Rule” would …Continue Reading
The House Foreign Affairs Committee should remove language that would reinstate the so-called “Global Gag Rule” from the draft Foreign Affairs Authorization Act for fiscal year 2012. The “Gag Rule” would …Continue Reading
Governments should improve protections for students and teachers during wartime by explicitly outlawing attacks on schools and curtailing their use by the military.
(New York) – Governments shoul…Continue Reading
Syrian security forces have intensified their campaign of mass arrests in cities across the country that have had anti-government protests. The targeted cities include including Hama, Homs, and various suburbs aro…Continue Reading
Syrian security forces have intensified their campaign of mass arrests in cities across the country that have had anti-government protests. The targeted cities include including Hama, Homs, and various suburbs aro…Continue Reading
A Global Survey of Domestic Laws and State Practice Protecting Schools from Attack and Military Use
This 162-page report examines domestic laws and military policies in 56 countries around the wo…Continue Reading
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton should raise military accountability for abuses, freedom of expression, and the rights of religious minorities during her visit to Indonesia on July 21-24, 2011.
Human Rights Watch writes to you concerning your upcoming trip to Indonesia from July 21-24, 2011. We believe this trip is an important opportunity to raise issues such as accountability of the military, freedom o…Continue Reading
This briefing note was first issued by HRW on May 10, 2011. An updated version was issued on June 3, 2011.
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This briefing note looks at the threat posed to civilians, including deminers, from landmines used in the current conflict between forces of Muammar Gaddafi and opposition rebels.
This briefing …Continue Reading
I am writing to solicit your views for our research on extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances in the Philippines, particularly those occurring since June 30, 2010.
Hon. Leila de Lima…Continue Reading
Raul M. Bacalzo
Director General, Philippine National Police
Office of the Chief PNP
Camp Crame, Quezon City
Metro Manila 1111
The Philippines
Via facsimile: +632 724 8763
Re: Alleged extrajudicial killings and abductions (enforced disappearances)
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Killings, Disappearances, and Impunity in the Philippines
This 96-page report details strong evidence of military involvement in seven killings and three enforced disappearances of leftist activi…Continue Reading
Central Committee
Communist Party of the Philippines
c/o National Democratic Front of the Philippines
NDFP International Information Office
Postbus 19195
3501 DD Utrecht
The Netherlands
Via facsimile: +31 84 7589930
Re: Alleged extrajudicial killings
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Officer-in-Charge, Deputy Ombudsman for Military and Other Law Enforcement Offices
Ombudsman Building
Agham Road, North Triangle, Diliman
Quezon City 1101
The Philippines
Via facsimile: +63-2-926-8776
Re: Alleged extrajudicial killings and enforced dis…Continue Reading