Sign language protects ‘linguistic identity and cultural diversity’ of all users, says UN chief
A sign language interpreter during the opening of the Ministerial segment of the High-Level...
Thailand: Pro-Democracy Activists Acquitted
Bangkok’s Criminal Court acquitted six prominent pro-democracy activists in an important verdict for protecting free expression in Thailand, Human Rights Watch said on Sep 23, 2019. The court ruled that a 2018 rally demanding a free and fair election...
UN: World Leaders Should Speak Out for Rights
World leaders gathering for the United Nations General Assembly should reject the abusive policies of autocratic populists and promote greater respect for human rights worldwide, Human Rights Watch said on Sep 23, 2019.
Indonesia: Indigenous Peoples Losing Their Forests
The Indonesian government is failing to protect the rights of Indigenous peoples who have lost their traditional forests and livelihoods to oil palm plantations in West Kalimantan and Jambi provinces, Human Rights Watch said in a report released on...
Egypt: Respect Right to Peaceful Protest
Egyptian authorities should protect the right to peaceful protest in upholding Egypt’s obligations under international human rights law, Human Rights Watch said on Sep 21, 2019. Authorities should immediately release all those arrested for solely...
UN human rights report shows rise in reprisals against activists, victims
A wide range of human rights activists have been targeted in Colombia, especially those...
DR Congo: Warlord Sought by ICC Killed
The death in the Democratic Republic of Congo of a rebel leader wanted by the International Criminal Court highlights the need to bring justice for his forces’ many victims. The Congolese army announced on September 18, 2019 that its forces killed...
Tanzania: Protect Burundians Facing Abuse
Tanzania should protect Burundian refugees fleeing widespread abuses instead of requiring them to return to Burundi against their will.
Venezuela: Extrajudicial Killings in Poor Areas
A Venezuelan police unit has been carrying out extrajudicial executions and arbitrary arrests in poor communities that no longer support the Nicolás Maduro government, Human Rights Watch said on Sep 18, 2019.
Tajikistan: Barriers to Aid for Domestic Violence Victims
Tajikistan’s government takes little action to investigate or prosecute domestic violence cases and is doing far too little to help survivors, Human Rights Watch said in a report released on Sep 19, 2019. Despite progress in some areas, Tajik law does...
