October 18, 2023
Africa: Israel - Unlawful Gaza Blockade Deadly for Children
Denial of Water, Fuel, Electricity Endangers Lives Read more »
September 28, 2023
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 »
August 25, 2023
Africa: Interfaith Discussion On Israel's Apartheid Against Palestinians
Christian, Muslim, and Jewish Leaders Speak at Parliament of the World's Religions Read more »
August 15, 2023
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 »
July 25, 2023
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 »
June 28, 2023
Africa: More Than 70 Countries Pledge to Strengthen Right to Free Education
Statement at UN Supports Free Education from Preschool through Secondary Read more »
June 27, 2023
Africa: Imagination Needed to End Loneliness in Older Age
"Older people are just literally left on their own." Read more »
June 14, 2023
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 »
June 16, 2023
Africa: Qatar - Six Months Post-World Cup, Migrant Workers Suffer
FIFA/Qatari Authorities Paid No Compensation, Silent on Wage Theft Read more »
May 31, 2023
Africa: Gulf States - Migrant Workers At Serious Risk From Dangerous Heat
Existing Protections Woefully Inadequate in Warming Climate Read more »
June 02, 2023
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 »
June 05, 2023
Africa: COP28 - Climate Talks Should Ensure Fossil Fuel Phaseout
In Bonn, Ahead of COP28, Confront UAE on Oil, Rights Read more »
May 09, 2023
Africa: Legal Right to Free Education Grows Globally
Expanded International Law Could Accelerate Progress Read more »
May 01, 2023
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 »
April 06, 2023
Africa: African Human Rights Commission Affirms Intersex People's Rights
Ending Unnecessary Surgeries, Respecting Bodily Diversity at Core of Resolution Read more »
March 17, 2023
Africa: FIFA Reverses Saudi Sponsorship of Women's World Cup
Victory for Players Promoting Women's and LGBT Rights in Sport Read more »
March 16, 2023
Africa: FIFA - Approve 'Legacy Fund' for 2022 World Cup Abuses
Football Federation's Meeting Should Compensate Abused, Deceased Migrant Workers Read more »
January 12, 2023
Africa: Conflicts and Violence Threaten Rights in Africa
African leaders failed to tackle widespread abuses against civilians by state security forces and non-state armed groups and insufficiently prioritized justice efforts for victims… Read more »
December 26, 2022
Africa: Beer and Boycotts - Why FIFA's Corporate Sponsors Should Back Rights Reforms After World Cup
The 2022 World Cup final in Qatar was one for the history books, with Lionel Messi lifting the gold tournament trophy for Argentina and fans worldwide cheering the achievements of… Read more »
December 21, 2022
Africa: Beer and Boycotts - Why FIFA's Corporate Sponsors Should Back Rights Reforms After World Cup
The 2022 World Cup final in Qatar was one for the history books, with Lionel Messi lifting the gold tournament trophy for Argentina and fans worldwide cheering the achievements of… Read more »
December 16, 2022
Africa: FIFA's 'Best World Cup Ever' Came At Migrant Workers' Loss
World Football's Chief Claims to Defend Rights, But Still Offers No Remedy Read more »
December 08, 2022
Africa: Qatar and FIFA's Callous Response to a Migrant Worker's Death
Migrant Workers, Their Families Should be Compensated for Abuses Read more »
December 16, 2022
Africa: Qatar - FIFA World Cup Ending Without Migrant Remedy Fund
Final Falls on International Migrants Day Read more »
December 12, 2022
Africa: FIFA Misleading World On Remedy for Migrant Workers
New Legacy Fund Should Be Used to Ensure Workers' Compensation Read more »
Africa: EU - Frontex Complicit in Abuse in Libya
Aerial Surveillance Is Enabling Interceptions, Return of Migrants to Harm Read more »