Children caught in conflict facing ‘brutality and fear while the world watches’
On 26 May 2020 in Juba, South Sudan, children released from armed forces are seated on the...
UN Chief’s ‘List of Shame’ Drops Saudi-Led Coalition
The United Nations secretary-general removed the Saudi-led coalition from his latest “list of shame” despite continued grave violations against children in Yemen, Human Rights Watch said on June 15, 2020. He also ignored violations by other powerful...
Human rights and democracy in the world: Council approves 2019 EU annual report
The report marks the final phase of implementation of the EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy (2015-2019) and confirms that in 2019 the EU demonstrated once more its commitment to protect, support and promote human rights and fundamental...
Citing ‘weight of history’, senior UN officials of African descent issue call to ‘go beyond and do more’ to end racism
An impromptu memorial for George Floyd, who was killed after being restrained by police, has...
Philippines: Rappler Verdict a Blow to Media Freedom
The conviction of a prominent journalist for criminal libel is a devastating blow to media freedom in the Philippines, Human Rights Watch said on June 15, 2020. On June 15, 2020, a Manila court issued a guilty verdict for Maria Ressa, the founder and...
Iraq: Urgent Need for Free Speech Protection
A spike in violations of the right to free expression during widespread protests at the end of the former government’s term in office and during the Covid-19 pandemic underscores the need for Iraq’s new government to reform its laws, Human Rights...
Brazil: Protect Sexual, Reproductive Rights in Pandemic
Brazil should treat access to sexual and reproductive health services, including access to abortion as provided by law, as essential services that need to be continued without interruptions during the Covid-19 pandemic, Human Rights Watch said on June...
Malaysia/Thailand: Allow Rohingya Refugees Ashore
Malaysia and Thailand should urgently rescue Rohingya refugees stranded at sea and provide them with assistance and access to asylum, Human Rights Watch said on June 12, 2020. On June 8, 2020, Malaysian authorities detained 269 Rohingya refugees who...
DR Congo: Mine Workers at Risk During Covid-19
Democratic Republic of Congo should take immediate steps to protect the rights of thousands of Congolese workers during the Covid-19 pandemic, a group of 11 international and Congolese human rights groups said in a letter to 13 mining companies on...
Burundi: President Nkurunziza Dead Days After Vote
Burundi’s authoritarian president, Pierre Nkurunziza, whose death was confirmed in a government statement on June 9, 2020, leaves a legacy of political repression and widespread human rights abuse. Days after the constitutional court declared the...
