Sudan: Sudan - Urgent Action Needed On Atrocity Prevention and Accountability

This statement was delivered by Human Rights Watch at the 62nd regular session of the UN Human Rights Council during an enhanced interactive dialogue on the oral update of the UN… Read more »

Eritrea: UN Expert Remains Lifeline As Grave Abuses Continue

This statement was delivered by Human Rights Watch at the 62nd regular session of the UN Human Rights Council during an enhanced interactive dialogue on the report of the UN… Read more »

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 »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - Renewed Repression, Impunity Top Rights Concerns

Visiting Human Rights Watch Head Presses Senior Officials to Change Course Read more »

Libya: Landmark First Hearing in Libya Atrocity Case - ICC

Libyan Authorities Should Transfer Remaining Suspects to the Court Read more »

Tunisia: Tunisia Suspends Rights Groups That Shaped Its Democracy

String of Suspensions Targets Civil Society Organizations Read more »

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 »

Zambia: Appeal for AU Action in Zambia Lead Poisoning Case

Accountability Needed for Decades-Long Violations of Children's Rights Read more »

Mali: US Lifts Sanctions On Wagner-Linked Officials in Mali

Decision Disregards Ongoing Military Junta Atrocities Read more »

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 »

South Africa: South Africa - Whistleblowers Under Attack

Enact New Protection Law; Ensure Accountability Read more »

Cameroon: Abuses in Cameroon After U.S. Deports Third-Country Nationals

US and Cameroon Partner in Rights Violations; Cameroon Not Safe for Deportees Read more »

Nigeria: U.S.-Nigeria Security Cooperation Should Prioritize Rights

New Working Group Should Center Oversight and Accountability Read more »

Sudan: ICC's Work Vital for Justice in Darfur

Prosecutor Briefs UN Security Council Amid US Attacks on the Court Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Surge in Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Urgent Support for Survivors Needed After US Aid Cuts

Urgent Support for Survivors Needed After US Aid Cuts Read more »

Sudan: ICC Sentences Former Sudanese Militia Leader to 20 Years

Governments Should Back ICC, Pursue Additional Accountability Efforts Read more »

Sudan: UN Rights Body Set to Hold Urgent Session On Sudan

Ensure Rigorous Investigations to Pave Way for Accountability Read more »

West Africa: Sahel Countries - ICC Withdrawal Endangers Civilians

AU Should Urge Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger to Reconsider Leaving Court Read more »

Egypt: Egypt - President Rejects Flawed Criminal Code

Civil Society Welcomes Decision Not to Sign Egypt's Draft Criminal Procedure Code into Law Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: A Call for Meaningful Action to Support Justice in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The following remarks were delivered by Ida Sawyer, director of Human Rights Watch's Crisis, Conflict and Arms Division, during a Side Event at the United Nations General Assembly… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Mass Killings Near Virunga National Park

Rwanda-Backed Armed Group Executes Over 140 Civilians in 14 Villages, Farming Areas Read more »

Africa: Human Rights Watch Oral Statement At the 59th Session UN Human Rights Council

Mr. President, Read more »

Angola: Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Angola

48th session of the United Nations Universal Periodic Review Read more »

Uganda: How 'Sex Testing', Operation Affected Annet Negesa's Running Career

Annet Negesa, a middle-distance runner from Uganda, does not know when she first caught the attention of athletics officials, but the testing began in 2011. Read more »