Africa: UAE - Fossil Fuels Poison Air #AfricaClimateCrisis

COP28 Host Should Address Air Pollution, Rights Abuses Read more »

Africa: Proposed Immigration Laws Undermine Rights of Refugees

Home Affairs Department's Proposals Would Undermine Refugee Rights Read more »

Africa: Submission to the Special Rapporteur On the Situation of Human Rights Defenders

Regarding child and youth human rights defenders Read more »

Africa: It's Time to Support Africa's Maternal Community Health Workers

The world recently marked the United Nations' first International Day of Care and Support, recognizing the work that goes into the upkeep of millions of households and families… Read more »

Africa: United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28)

Questions and Answers Read more »

Africa: COP28 - Climate Action Requires Upholding Rights

Governments Should Confront UAE on Rights Record, Commit to Ending Fossil Fuel Read more »

Africa: Israel/Palestine - Grave Concerns for Civilians in Ground Offensive

Laws of War Protect Those Who Can't, Don't Flee Read more »

Africa: UN General Assembly Should Act On Gaza

Member States Should Demand Civilian Access to Aid, Act to Prevent Atrocities Read more »

Africa: Israel - Unlawful Gaza Blockade Deadly for Children

Denial of Water, Fuel, Electricity Endangers Lives Read more »

Africa: Xenophobia Rears Its Ugly Head in South Africa

South Africa has been grappling with sporadic and sometimes lethal xenophobic harassment and violence against African and Asian foreign nationals living in the country, including… Read more »

Africa: Interfaith Discussion On Israel's Apartheid Against Palestinians

Christian, Muslim, and Jewish Leaders Speak at Parliament of the World's Religions Read more »

Africa: Joint Statement - UAE: Release All Those Unjustly Imprisoned Before COP28

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) should release all those unjustly imprisoned in the country before the start of COP28, which will be held at Expo City Dubai between… Read more »

West Africa: Letter From Human Rights Watch to AU and ECOWAS Commissions Regarding Tunisia Migrants Rights Abuses

H.E. Amb. Minata Samate Cessouma Read more »

Africa: More Than 70 Countries Pledge to Strengthen Right to Free Education

Statement at UN Supports Free Education from Preschool through Secondary Read more »

Africa: Imagination Needed to End Loneliness in Older Age

"Older people are just literally left on their own." Read more »

Africa: EU's New Supply Chain Laws Over-Reliant On Self-Certification

Public awareness has grown about exploitation and abuse in global supply chains. Many consumers now know that there is a real risk of child labour, deadly work conditions, and… Read more »

Africa: Qatar - Six Months Post-World Cup, Migrant Workers Suffer

FIFA/Qatari Authorities Paid No Compensation, Silent on Wage Theft Read more »

Africa: Gulf States - Migrant Workers At Serious Risk From Dangerous Heat

Existing Protections Woefully Inadequate in Warming Climate Read more »

Africa: Africa - Independent Judiciaries Can Defend Rights

In sub-Saharan Africa, countries with strong independent judiciaries have tended to fare better when it comes to upholding LGBTQ rights. Read more »

Africa: COP28 - Climate Talks Should Ensure Fossil Fuel Phaseout

In Bonn, Ahead of COP28, Confront UAE on Oil, Rights Read more »

Africa: Legal Right to Free Education Grows Globally

Expanded International Law Could Accelerate Progress Read more »

Africa: Joint Statement - UAE Human Rights Record Ahead of COP28

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continue their sustained assault on human rights and freedoms, including targeting human rights activists, enacting repressive laws,… Read more »

Africa: African Human Rights Commission Affirms Intersex People's Rights

Ending Unnecessary Surgeries, Respecting Bodily Diversity at Core of Resolution Read more »

Africa: FIFA Reverses Saudi Sponsorship of Women's World Cup

Victory for Players Promoting Women's and LGBT Rights in Sport Read more »

Africa: FIFA - Approve 'Legacy Fund' for 2022 World Cup Abuses

Football Federation's Meeting Should Compensate Abused, Deceased Migrant Workers Read more »