Africa: Human Rights Watch Letter to the Heads of States and Governments Ahead of the G7 Summit

SLast week, in a public letter, Human Rights Watch called on the leaders of the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, and Japan to take concrete and… Read more »

Ghana: Ghana - Covid-19 Pandemic Fueling Child Labor

Meager Government Aid Leaves Children Working Long Hours for Little Pay Read more »

Uganda: Uganda - Covid-19 Pandemic Fueling Child Labor

Meager Government Aid Leaves Children Working Long Hours for Little Pay Read more »

South Africa: 'Deadly Air' Case Highlights Health Risks From Coal

Environmental Groups Hope Case Will Force Government Action on Emissions Read more »

Kenya: Pregnant Girls and Young Mothers in Kenya Have the Right to Education

Education Ministry has a Crucial Role in Addressing Teen Pregnancies Read more »

Cameroon: Ensure Credible Inquiry On Covid-19 Funds

Presidential Directives Spurred by IMF Loan Talks Present Opportunity, Risks Read more »

Africa: Scant Transparency for IMF's Covid-19 Emergency Loans - Human Rights Watch

Anti-Corruption Measures a Step Forward, but Weak Implementation Read more »

Egypt: Provide Equitable Covid-19 Vaccine Access

Government Planning Opaque, Inadequate Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Pandemic Sparked Year of Rights Crises

Government policies and actions in the year since Covid-19 was declared a pandemic have precipitated human rights crises around the globe. The pandemic and abusive government… Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Triggers Wave of Free Speech Abuse

At least 83 governments worldwide have used the Covid-19 pandemic to justify violating the exercise of free speech and peaceful assembly, Human Rights Watch said today. Authorities… Read more »

South Africa: Ensuring Equitable Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution

Inclusive, Non-Discriminatory Approach Needed to Curb Pandemic Read more »

Africa: AU Should Press for Equitable Access to Covid-19 Vaccines

Julia Mwangaza* is a 41-year-old health practitioner at a hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's largest city. When I spoke to her recently, she expressed fear that, given the… Read more »

Kenya: My Sister, a Teacher and a Hero for Girls

On Human Rights Day, Celebrating People Who Make the World Better Read more »

Egypt: World Bank Funds Health but Neglects Jailed Doctors

The World Bank's Covid-19 support project does not adequately address the Egyptian government's arrests and intimidation of health professionals, Human Rights Watch said today. 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 »

Africa: Cut Down on the Cusp of Glory - Women Athletes and 'Sex Testing'

After training for hours on end, year after year, some women athletes – particularly those competing on the world stage – are getting their careers and successes ripped… Read more »

Africa: End Abusive Sex Testing for Women Athletes - Tests Violate Rights, Ruin Lives

Women track and field athletes, largely from the Global South, are abused and harmed by “sex testing” regulations, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.… Read more »

Uganda: Authorities Weaponize Covid-19 for Repression

Investigate Killings, End Arbitrary Detention, Allow Peaceful Gatherings Read more »

Africa: 'Whoever Finds the Vaccine Must Share It'

We lost colleagues. Others were intubated. It was really scary…. [I am] praying to have a vaccine soon. —“Fernanda”, nurse at a public hospital in… Read more »

Africa: Health, Not Wealth, Should Determine Access to a Covid-19 Vaccine

More than 1 million people around the world have lost their lives to Covid-19. At least another 38 million people have been infected; many have fallen severely ill. With nearly… Read more »

Ethiopia: Immigration Detention in Saudi Arabia During Covid-19

A Case-Study on the Treatment of Ethiopian Migrants Read more »

Africa: People With Mental Health Conditions Living in Chains

Worldwide Campaign to End Shackling, Shame Read more »

Africa: Submission to ACERWC - Impact of Covid-19 On Children's Education in Africa

35th Ordinary Session Read more »

Egypt: Apparent Covid-19 Outbreaks in Prisons

Provide Protection, Medical Care, Accelerate Releases Read more »

Zimbabwe: Prisoners at Grave Risk of Covid-19 Spread

Government Should Step Up Release of Detainees Read more »