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Polish Women Rally to Protect Rights and Lives

October 1, 2016

Polish Women Rally to Protect Rights and Lives

Women in Poland are coming out in force to fight a radically restrictive new abortion law.

Hungary

September 13, 2016 Dispatches

Hungary’s Xenophobic Anti-Migrant Campaign

Lydia Gall
Researcher, Eastern Europe and Western Balkans
Middle East/North Africa

October 3, 2016 News Release

Oman: Journalists Sentenced Over Articles Alleging Corruption
United States

October 3, 2016 Report

US: Ex-Detainees Describe Unreported CIA Torture

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October 3, 2016 Dispatches

'Rebels', Red Paint, And Russia
October 3, 2016 Commentary

Hungary's treatment of refugees is a disgrace to its history

Published in CNN
October 2, 2016 News Release

Afghanistan: Donors Should Uphold Rights Gains
October 2, 2016 News Release

Vietnam: Free Prominent Blogger
October 2, 2016 Dispatches

Will Justice Prevail in Kyrgyzstan?
October 1, 2016 News Release

Iran: 10-Year Sentence Confirmed for Prominent Rights Defender
September 30, 2016 Commentary

The Failed Promise of Mining Embitters Malawians

Published in Mail & Guardian Africa
September 30, 2016 Commentary

The Rights Weekender
September 30, 2016 Commentary

Top Human Rights Tweets of the Week
September 29, 2016 Dispatches

Getting Away With Murder in Sudan and Syria
September 29, 2016 Dispatches

South Korea Activist Dies After Water Cannon Attack
September 29, 2016 Dispatches

President Obama Fails Child Soldiers
September 29, 2016 Commentary

Protecting Schools From Military Use: From Ancient Rome To Today

Published in ICRC: Humanitarian Law and Policy
September 29, 2016 Dispatches

Crimean Tatar Elected Body Banned in Russia

Poland Abortion Protest; Hungary's Disgrace; Colombia rejects peace deal: Daily Brief

Daily Brief

October 3, 2016

Poland Abortion Protest; Hungary's Disgrace; Colombia rejects peace deal.

Plus: Horrific news from Ethiopia; Crucial Afghanistan conference; Justice in Kyrgyzstan; and week 2 of our #FreeThem campaign focuses on an unjustly jailed pastor in Vietnam.

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October 3, 2016 Video

Video: Ex-Detainee Describes Unreported CIA Torture
September 30, 2016 Video

HRC33: Interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on Sudan - Laila Matar
September 30, 2016 Video

HRC33: Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Burundi - John Fisher

Reports

October 3, 2016

US: Ex-Detainees Describe Unreported CIA Torture

Electric Chair Threats, Baton Beatings, Various Water Tortures
September 28, 2016

“No Right to Live”

“Kneecapping” and Maiming of Detainees by Bangladesh Security Forces
September 27, 2016

“We Are in Tombs”

Abuses in Egypt’s Scorpion Prison
September 27, 2016

“They Destroyed Everything”

Mining and Human Rights in Malawi

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October 1, 2016 Dispatches

Polish Women Rally to Protect Rights and Lives
October 3, 2016 Daily Brief

Poland Abortion Protest; Hungary's Disgrace; Colombia rejects peace deal: Daily Brief
October 3, 2016 Report

US: Ex-Detainees Describe Unreported CIA Torture
October 3, 2016 News Release

Oman: Journalists Sentenced Over Articles Alleging Corruption
September 27, 2016 Commentary

Colombia Peace Deal’s Promise, and Flaws

Published in Folha de São Paulo

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Africa
September 30, 2016 Commentary

The Failed Promise of Mining Embitters Malawians

Katharina Rall
Researcher, Health and Human Rights Division

Published In: Mail & Guardian Africa
September 29, 2016 Dispatches

Getting Away With Murder in Sudan and Syria

September 29, 2016 News Release

Rwanda: Opposition Activist Missing
Americas
September 28, 2016 Dispatches

A Major Setback for Justice in Brazil

Maria Laura Canineu
Brazil Director, Americas Division
September 28, 2016 Commentary

How Canada Can Protect Schools In War Zones

Published in Huffington Post

September 28, 2016 Commentary

At Long Last, Change Is Coming for Caribbean Gays

Published in The Advocate
Asia
October 2, 2016 News Release

Afghanistan: Donors Should Uphold Rights Gains
October 2, 2016 Letter

HRW Letter re: Brussels Conference on Afghanistan

October 2, 2016 News Release

Vietnam: Free Prominent Blogger
Europe/Central Asia
October 3, 2016 Commentary

Hungary's treatment of refugees is a disgrace to its history

Lydia Gall
Researcher, Eastern Europe and Western Balkans

Published In: CNN
October 2, 2016 Dispatches

Will Justice Prevail in Kyrgyzstan?

September 29, 2016 Dispatches

Crimean Tatar Elected Body Banned in Russia
Middle East/North Africa
October 3, 2016 News Release

Oman: Journalists Sentenced Over Articles Alleging Corruption
October 1, 2016 News Release

Iran: 10-Year Sentence Confirmed for Prominent Rights Defender

September 29, 2016 Dispatches

Getting Away With Murder in Sudan and Syria
United States
October 3, 2016 Q & A

Interview: New CIA Torture Claims
September 26, 2016 News Release

The US Election and Human Rights

September 22, 2016 Dispatches

US Congress Rebukes Saudi Arabia over Yemen

By Topics

Arms
September 28, 2016 News Release

Syria: New Deadly Chemical Attacks
September 13, 2016 Letter

HRW Letter to UN Security Council Members on South Sudan

September 8, 2016 News Release

Nations Condemn Use of Cluster Bombs
Business
September 27, 2016 News Release

Malawi: Mining Puts Residents at Risk
September 20, 2016 News Release

Thailand: Labor Activist Convicted for Reporting Abuses

August 8, 2016 Dispatches

Double Thumbs Down, Gap Inc.
Children's Rights
October 2, 2016 News Release

Afghanistan: Donors Should Uphold Rights Gains
October 2, 2016 Letter

HRW Letter re: Brussels Conference on Afghanistan

September 29, 2016 Dispatches

President Obama Fails Child Soldiers
Disability Rights
September 21, 2016 Dispatches

South African Official Brushes Off Children with Disabilities

Elin Martinez
Researcher, Children's Rights Division
September 21, 2016 Commentary

“We Are Still Fighting For A School For My Child"

September 1, 2016 Dispatches

Serbian Children with Disabilities Left Out of School
Environment
September 30, 2016 Commentary

The Failed Promise of Mining Embitters Malawians

Katharina Rall
Researcher, Health and Human Rights Division

Published In: Mail & Guardian Africa
September 27, 2016 News Release

Malawi: Mining Puts Residents at Risk

September 22, 2016 Dispatches

A Chance to Protect Children and the Environment
Free Speech
October 3, 2016 Commentary

Hungary's treatment of refugees is a disgrace to its history

Lydia Gall
Researcher, Eastern Europe and Western Balkans

Published In: CNN
October 3, 2016 News Release

Oman: Journalists Sentenced Over Articles Alleging Corruption

October 2, 2016 News Release

Vietnam: Free Prominent Blogger
Health
September 22, 2016 Dispatches

A Chance to Protect Children and the Environment

Juliane Kippenberg
Associate Director, Children's Rights Division
September 20, 2016 Letter

Human Rights Watch Submission to the CEDAW Committee

September 9, 2016 News Release

Egypt: New Penalties for Female Genital Mutilation
International Justice
September 27, 2016 News Release

Guinea: 7 Years On, Justice for Massacre Needed
September 22, 2016 News Release

UN/African Union: Reject ICC Withdrawal

September 19, 2016 News Release

ICC: Countries Should Press Kenya on Obstruction
LGBT Rights
September 21, 2016 Dispatches

Pakistan’s Rights Body Urges Transgender Attack Inquiry

Kyle Knight
Researcher, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Rights Program
September 28, 2016 Commentary

At Long Last, Change Is Coming for Caribbean Gays

Published in The Advocate

September 20, 2016 Dispatches

Philippines Transgender Lawmaker Urges Protection for LGBT Rights
Migrants
October 3, 2016 Commentary

Hungary's treatment of refugees is a disgrace to its history

Lydia Gall
Researcher, Eastern Europe and Western Balkans

Published In: CNN
September 20, 2016 Dispatches

World Refugee Summits Fail Refugees

September 20, 2016 News Release

Thailand: Labor Activist Convicted for Reporting Abuses
Refugee Rights
October 3, 2016 Commentary

Hungary's treatment of refugees is a disgrace to its history

Lydia Gall
Researcher, Eastern Europe and Western Balkans

Published In: CNN
October 2, 2016 News Release

Afghanistan: Donors Should Uphold Rights Gains

September 21, 2016 Dispatches

Greece Refugee Camp Destroyed By Fire
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
October 3, 2016 Q & A

Interview: New CIA Torture Claims
September 26, 2016 News Release

The US Election and Human Rights

September 22, 2016 News Release

China: Credibly Investigate Xinjiang Blast
Torture
October 3, 2016 Q & A

Interview: New CIA Torture Claims
September 29, 2016 News Release

Bangladesh: Stop ‘Kneecapping’ Detainees

September 28, 2016 News Release

Egypt: Serious Abuses in Scorpion Prison
United Nations
September 29, 2016 Dispatches

Getting Away With Murder in Sudan and Syria

Louis Charbonneau
United Nations Director
September 28, 2016 News Release

Syria: New Deadly Chemical Attacks

September 22, 2016 Letter

Urgent Need for International Inquiry on Yemen
Women's Rights
September 28, 2016 Commentary

From the Taliban Frying Pan to the Islamic State Fire

Heather Barr
Senior Researcher, Women's Rights Division

Published In: Foreign Policy
September 26, 2016 Dispatches

Indonesia Seeks End to Female Genital Mutilation

September 22, 2016 Dispatches

Fragile Progress in Global Fight Against Child Marriage