4 days ago · Human Rights Watch defends the rights of people in 100 countries worldwide, spotlighting abuses and bringing perpetrators to justice

In May, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) heard a case by Legal Action Worldwide and partners accusing the Ethiopian government of human rights violations in Tigray.

Sep 15, 2014 · Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms to which everyone is entitled on the basis of their common humanity. They include civil and political rights, as well as economic, social, …

A joint report by Human Rights Watch and the Initiative for Social and Economic Rights found that Uganda’s lack of government-funded pre-primary education worsens wealth inequality and has ...

May 28, 2025 · During its 2020 Universal Periodic Review cycle, the United States of America (U.S.) received recommendations from Iceland, Belgium, France, and Malta regarding LGBTQ+ rights.

Red-tagging targets leftist activists, land rights defenders, labor leaders, and youth activists and has a chilling effect on freedom of expression and association.

The Office of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression documented the killing of at least five journalists, between January and July.

Feb 10, 2026 · This week, the US House of Representatives will vote on legislation that, if enacted, would create new barriers for millions of eligible voters in the United States.

May 22, 2025 · To build a foundation for the respect of human rights in Bangladesh, the interim government should reverse its actions to protect rights of freedom of expression of Awami League …

Mar 3, 2026 · US State Revokes Gender-Affirming Identification Kansas Law Jeopardizes Recognition and Rights of Trans People Ryan Thoreson Specialist, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender …