Thailand: Finalize Disappearances Convention
The Thai government should urgently take the final steps to ratify the international convention against enforced disappearance, Human Rights Watch said on Mar 13. The government should also end all delays in passing implementing legislation to...
UN aid chief urges global action as starvation, famine loom for 20 million across four countries
Emergency Relief Coordinator Stephen O'Brien (second right) visiting Ganyiel, Unity state, South Sudan, on 4...
Greece: Reject EU Pressure on Asylum Seekers
The Greek Parliament should resist external pressures and reject any changes to legislation based on the European Commission’s Joint Action Plan for the EU-Turkey agreement, that will further worsen the situation for people seeking safety and a better...
UN: Boost Office Examining North Korea Abuses
The United Nations Human Rights Council should strengthen the UN rights office documenting grave abuses in North Korea, Human Rights Watch said today. The Seoul office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights should be upgraded to include...
Brazil: Military Police Muzzled
Brazilian authorities should reform laws that have been used to impose disproportionate punishments on military police officers who speak out publicly to advocate reform or voice complaints, Human Rights Watch said on Mar 09.
Thailand: Defamation Cases Dropped Against Activists
The Thai military’s dropping of frivolous defamation lawsuits against three prominent activists should be the first step toward ending government intimidation, censorship, and retaliation against human rights defenders in southern Thailand, Human...
Algeria: Don’t Prosecute a Writer for Insulting Islam
Algeria’s prosecutor’s office should drop its criminal blasphemy investigation of a writer over his 2016 novel, Human Rights Watch said on Mar 08. The Algerian authorities should uphold freedom of expression and take immediate steps to abolish the...
US: Trump's New Refugee Order Renews Old Harms
United States President Donald Trump’s new executive order significantly curtailing the US refugee program would inflict similar harms on refugees and Americans as the previous order, Human Rights Watch said on Mar 06.
Bahrain: Activist’s Family Targeted
Bahraini authorities are apparently targeting the family members of a prominent Bahraini activist in retribution for his human rights work, Human Rights Watch said on Mar 06.
International Women’s Day: Parliament sheds light on women’s economic empowerment
Money alone does not make you happy. It can, however, give you financial independence and the freedom to determine your future or to quit a violent relationship. Yet women still receive lower wages and pensions, have limited access to top positions,...
