Jordan: Closing teachers’ union, detaining officials, ‘serious’ rights violations
A street scene in Amman, Jordan.
Jordan: Escalating Repression of Journalists
Jordanian authorities have used a sweeping gag order, harassment, and arrests to limit media coverage of ongoing protests stemming from the arbitrary closure of the Jordanian Teachers’ Syndicate on July 25, 2020, Human Rights Watch said on August 18,...
Taiwan Must End Its 24-Year Persecution of Tai Ji Men
Tai Ji Men dizi James and Vivian and their children hold a sign to denounce the Taiwan government’s human rights abuses against Tai Ji...
Belarus crisis: Top UN official concerned over torture allegations
The Holy Spirit Cathedral in Minsk, Belarus.
Coronavirus ‘starkly’ exposes vulnerability of persons with disabilities
Vulnerable people in developing countries like Bangladesh are expected to be hit particularly...
Rwanda: 6 Months On, No Justice for Kizito Mihigo
Rwandan authorities have not conducted a credible and transparent investigation into the suspicious death in police custody of Kizito Mihigo, a well-known singer. It is essential to carry out an effective, independent investigation with the...
Tai Ji Men Has Been Persecuted by Taiwan Government for 24 Years
Tai Ji Men dizi hold a banner that reads, “TAIWAN MUST END ITS 24-YEAR ILLEGAL TAX PERSECUTION OF TAI JI MEN,” in front of the Tai Ji Men...
Afghanistan: More action needed to stop killings of human rights defenders
A mosque in Khair Khana, Kabul , Afghanistan.
Thailand: Drop Charges, Release Student Activist
Thai authorities should immediately drop all charges and unconditionally release the prominent Thammasat University student activist Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak, Human Rights Watch said on August 15, 2020. Police are reportedly planning to arrest at...
Haiti: Football Sex Abuse Case Witnesses Threatened
Witnesses and sexual abuse survivors who could provide evidence in an investigation of the Haitian Football Federation (Fédération Haïtienne De Football, FHF) president, Yves Jean-Bart, have reported efforts to intimidate them in Haiti and the United...
