Ahead of the UN Human Rights Coun­cil’s (hereafter “HRC” or “Coun­­cil”) 58th regular session (Feb­­ruary 24 - April 4 2025), ...

The recent arrest of the former NHIS boss, Professor Usman Yusuf, by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over some trumped-up charges has generated significant public ...

Hon. Samuel Kofi WoodsNational Security Advisor to the PresidentRepublic of Liberia I write to you with a seething indignation borne of the overwhelming evidence of over 22 documented human rights ...

Türkiye’s southern provinces were hit with devastating earthquakes that left more than 53,000 people dead and over 107,000 ...

We need to come together as a community. We can’t let the people in power constantly cause divisiveness in the American people.” ...

Bose was widely recognized for his unwavering support for peace and commitment to human rights, which earned him the admiration of many, including Farooq. In his condolence message, Farooq described ...

In a stunning moment during the inaugural prayer service at the National Cathedral, the Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Washington, D.C, spoke directly to President ...

The European Union is linking Pakistan’s access to European trading markets as a duty-free exporter to progress on the country’s “most pressing” human rights issues. Olof Skoog ...

Human Rights Watch was one of 40 organizations that urged the Commission to ensure a risk benchmarking system that reflects realities on the ground. In a recent joint letter, we and our partners ...

Fernando García is founder and executive director of the El Paso,Texas-based Border Network for Human Rights. He said on Democracy Now! “We’re just reminding people that the Constitution of ...

Object: New AU Yearly Theme for Reparations Should Center Victims and their Descendants and Tackle Contemporary AbusesDear candidates to the African Union Commission chairperson position,We write in ...

Persistent political inaction on key situations has undermined the AU’s ability to effectively protect human rights. Human Rights Watch leverages ... and social justice across the continent.