June 09
Africa: NBA Risks 'Sportswashing' Through Its UAE Ties
Emirati Military Support For Group Linked to Atrocities in Sudan Read more »
June 08
Africa: Human Rights Assessment of the 2025-2026 US Bilateral Health Agreements
In late 2025 the United States launched bilateral negotiations for health aid as part of the "America First" Global Health Strategy.The agreements were negotiated after the… Read more »
Africa: U.S. Health Aid to African Countries Tied to Harmful Conditions - HRW
Pacts Require Abortion Surveillance, Rights to Specimen Sharing, Data Access Read more »
May 25
Africa: Why, After Independence, Do We Still Hold Onto Laws That Were Designed to Oppress Us?
International Day of Africa, 25 May 2026 Read more »
May 21
Africa: Learning, Relearning and Sharing to Address Obstetric Violence
In this blog post, Skye Wheeler reflects on advocacy and research in Sierra Leone and introduces an upcoming webinar hosted by Human Rights Watch and the Center for Reproductive… Read more »
May 01
Africa: Zambia Govt 'Postponement' of RightsCon 2026 Slammed
The Zambian government’s decision to postpone RightsCon 2026, effectively canceling the summit, raises concerns about the authorities’ commitment to free… Read more »
April 17
Africa: Human Rights Watch Statement to the African Committee of Experts On the Rights and Welfare of the Child
47th Ordinary Session Read more »
March 30
Africa: Human Rights Watch Submission for the African Court Advisory Opinion On State Obligations Related to the Climate Crisis
Human Rights Watch respectfully seeks leave to submit an amicus curiae to the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights (hereafter the Court) in relation to its forthcoming… Read more »
Africa: African Court Should Protect People Displaced By Climate Change
Decision Could Promote Rights-Based Adaptation, Durable Solutions Read more »
March 16
Africa: Reimagining Albinism Rights Advocacy
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March 12
Africa: AU Should Strengthen Its Framework to Curb Violence Against Women
Violence against women and girls in Africa demands urgent action. As of 2023, it is estimated that one in three women and girls between ages 15 and 49, have experienced physical… Read more »
March 02
Africa: Housing Activist Killed in South Africa
Conduct Prompt and Thorough Investigation; Ensure Accountability Read more »
February 04
West Africa: Further Crackdowns By Military Juntas
Sahel Leaders Solidify Hold on Power; Warring Forces Attack Civilians Read more »
Southern Africa: Grave Rights Abuses, Impunity Persist
Regional Bodies Should Press Governments to Respect Rights, Promote Accountability Read more »
East Africa: War Crimes, Election Repression
Concerned Governments Should Act Against Abusive Forces, Press for Civic Space Read more »
Africa: Civilians At Risk in Eastern Congo
Crackdown on Freedoms in Burundi, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Rwanda Read more »
September 23, 2025
Africa: U.S./Africa - Expulsion Deals Flout Rights
African Governments Should Terminate Agreements and Refuse New Ones Read more »
September 16, 2025
Africa: Obstetric Violence Is Gender-Based Violence. It's Time the Law Recognized It.
For centuries, women worldwide have experienced violence in their homes at the hands of intimate partners with no or very little legal recourse. I witnessed this firsthand. Read more »
July 03, 2025
Africa: Human Rights Watch Oral Statement At the 59th Session UN Human Rights Council
Mr. President, Read more »
