“Tough, Fair, and Practical”
This 24-page report proposes a framework for improving US immigration law that would give immigrant crime victims a chance to seek justice, protect workers, respect the private and family life of longtime residents, and provide fair treatment for immig…Continue Reading
UK: A Humane Nation is a Safer Nation
The foreign secretary William Hague said last week that human rights should be the "irreducible core" of the UK’s foreign policy. But he did not spell out why, or what that would mean in practice.
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Vienna: Act on Human Rights Theme of AIDS Conference
(New York, July 1, 2010) – The upcoming 18th annual International AIDS Conference should focus on reaching the most vulnerable populations and removing barriers to their treatment, Human Rights Watch said today.
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The European court’s hidden but hopeful message on same-sex marriage
Last week, the European court of human rights ruled unanimously that there was no obligation on states to recognise same-sex marriage. At least, not yet. Because hidden within the ruling are two significant findings that make it almost certain that one…Continue Reading
Intelligence cooperation: time to ask the hard questions
Torture is prohibited under international law, at anytime and anywhere. No exceptions are allowed. Yet the UK, France and Germany are engaged in ongoing counterterrorism cooperation with foreign intelligence services in countries that routinely use tor…Continue Reading
UN: Rights Council Condemns Violations in Kyrgyzstan
(Geneva) – The United Nations Human Rights Council took positive steps to respond to human rights emergencies in Kyrgyzstan and Somalia in its session that ended on June 18, 2010, Human Rights Watch said today.
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“They Took Me and Told Me Nothing”
While internationally recognized as a form of violence against women and girls, the tragedy is that female genital mutilation is perpetuated by mothers, aunts and other women who love and want the best for their children, who see the practice as ensuri…Continue Reading
Statement on Stockpile Destruction and Retention under the Convention on Cluster Munitions
Global Conference on the Convention on Cluster Munitions
Santiago, Chile
The destruction of stockpiles is a central obligation in the Convention on Cluster Munitions, a convention that is in large part about prevention. The vast majority of the world’s…Continue Reading
Statement on National Implementation Measures for the Convention on Cluster Munitions
Global Conference on the Convention on Cluster Munitions
Santiago, Chile
Thank you, Chairman.
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Statement on the Roadmap to the First Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions
Global Conference on the Convention on Cluster Munitions
Santiago, Chile
Thank you Mr. Chairman. This appears to be an appropriate time to share some of our general thoughts on the First Meeting of States Parties.
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Cluster Munitions: Strong National Laws Needed
(Washington, DC) – Governments that join the 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions should adopt strong national legislation to implement the ban agreement, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.
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Chinese Corruption Is Hazardous to Your Health
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US: Two-Thirds in Senate Back Landmine Ban
(Washington, DC) – A letter from 68 Senators to President Barack Obama expressing strong support for a ban on antipersonnel mines should spur the administration to decide to join the Mine Ban Treaty this year, Human Rights Watch said. The letter, mad…Continue Reading