Pakistan: Police Abusing Afghans
Pakistan’s government should take all necessary measures to end the rampant police harassment, threats, and violence against Afghans living in Pakistan, Human Rights Watch said in a new report on November 18. Incidents of police abuses against Afghans...
US: Reject Bomb Sales to Saudi Arabia
The Obama administration should not sell aerial bombs to Saudi Arabia in the absence of serious investigations into alleged laws-of-war violations in Yemen.
UN General Assembly: Make Iran Human Rights a Priority
The United Nations member countries should vote in favor of Resolution A/C.3/70/L.45 on the promotion and protection of human rights in Iran, Human Rights Watch said in a joint letter signed by 36 human rights and other organizations on November 17....
Tech companies and governments pledge to protect millions of children from sexual exploitation online – UNICEF
Leading technology companies, governments and international organizations have committed to protecting millions of children from online sexual exploitation at the #WeProtect Children Online Global Summit hosted by the United Arab Emirates and the...
UNHCR ramping up support on Greece's Lesvos, focus on sea rescue and improved reception
Despite dangerous sea conditions, the number of refugees and migrants arriving on Lesvos continues to be high, at an average of 3,300 people per day so far in November. Of the 660,000 refugees and migrants who have reached Greece this year more than...
Afghanistan: Reject Indefinite Detention Without Trial
The Afghan government should reject a new law that permits indefinite detention of security suspects without trial, Human Rights Watch said today. A September 2015 amendment to the Criminal Procedure Code, imposed by presidential decree, allows Afghan...
UNICEF: Major spike in number of refugee and migrant children on the move in Europe
With record numbers of child refugees and migrants – 700 a day seeking asylum in Europe – UNICEF has identified five groups of vulnerable children and is mobilizing tailored actions to meet their needs.
Saudi Arabia: Steps Toward Migrant Workers’ Rights
Saudi Arabia’s recent labor reforms may help curb rampant abuses, but they exclude domestic workers and institutionalize bias against women.
Pope Should Press Iran Leader on Rights
Pope Francis should press President Hassan Rouhani on the need to advance religious freedom in Iran, Human Rights Watch said on November 13 in a joint letter to Pope Francis from 10 civil society organizations from around the globe. President Rouhani...
UK aid for Turkey to help address impact of the Syria conflict
The UK will contribute up to £275 million over the next two years to help Turkey address the consequences of the Syria conflict. This bilateral support will contribute to a wider European effort – coordinated through an intergovernmental agreement –...
