Zimbabwe: Crackdown On Student Protesters Intensifies

End Attacks; Respect Freedom of Expression Over Presidential Term Extension Read more »

Zambia: Appeal for AU Action in Zambia Lead Poisoning Case

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

Malawi: Swiftly Implement Commitments, Address Human Rights Gaps

This statement was delivered by Human Rights Watch at the 61st regular session of the UN Human Rights Council during the adoption of Malawi Universal Periodic Review (UPR) outcome… Read more »

Mozambique: Navy Linked to Killing of Fishermen

Adopt Measures, Ensure Justice, to Protect Civilians in Conflict Areas Read more »

Africa: Reimagining Albinism Rights Advocacy

Try an Applied Theater Technique Read more »

Zimbabwe: Violence and Intimidation Against Opponents of Presidential Term Extension

Investigate Attacks, Protect Freedoms of Expression, Assembly Read more »

Malawi: From Education to Employment - Ending Structural Discrimination Against Persons With Albinism

HRW Oral Statement - ID with Independent Expert on Albinism - HRC61 Read more »

Angola: Angola's President Signs Repressive Civil Society Law

New Legislation Undermines Freedom of Association, Expression Read more »

Africa: Housing Activist Killed in South Africa

Conduct Prompt and Thorough Investigation; Ensure Accountability Read more »

Angola: Reject Bill To Restrict Civil Society

Revise Draft Law to Conform with International Legal Standards Read more »

South Africa: South Africa - Whistleblowers Under Attack

Enact New Protection Law; Ensure Accountability Read more »

Southern Africa: Grave Rights Abuses, Impunity Persist

Regional Bodies Should Press Governments to Respect Rights, Promote Accountability Read more »

Southern Africa: Help Needed for Flood-Affected Women in Southern Africa

Prioritize Pregnant Women, Girls; Improve Shelter Conditions Read more »

Mozambique: Mozambique - Police Linked to Killings of Artisanal Miners

Ensure Immediate Impartial Investigations in Nampula Province Read more »

Mozambique: Thousands Displaced in Poor Conditions

Provide Adequate Support to Civilians Fleeing Fighting in Northeast Read more »

Zambia: An Opportunity to Address Mining Abuses Globally

States Should Support Colombian Initiative for Minerals Treaty Read more »

Eswatini: Eswatini - No Justice for June 2021 Security Force Violence

Ensure Accountability, Provide Prompt and Effective Redress to Victims Read more »

Zambia: Acid Spill Jeopardizes Residents' Health

Investigate Long-term Health Risks, Protect Right to a Healthy Environment Read more »

Zimbabwe: Home of Prominent Zimbabwe Opposition Leader Bombed

Authorities Should Impartially Investigate, Prosecute Perpetrators Read more »

Zimbabwe: Rights Activists Acquitted After Year-Long Trial

Stop Using Criminal Justice System to Repress Peaceful Activism Read more »

Malawi: Malawi Must Uphold Integrity of September Election or Risk Spiralling Into Democratic Decay

Malawians will go to the polls on September 16 to vote for the president and Members of Parliament. At this juncture, Malawi finds itself in an unenviable environment with… Read more »

South Africa: Standing With Sex Workers - Why This Case Matters

South Africa Court to Rule on Constitutionality of Criminalizing Sex Work Read more »

Angola: Protest Defendants Await Appeals a Year On

Right to Fair Trial and Choice of Counsel Denied Read more »

Angola: Police Use Excessive Force Against Peaceful Protesters

Ensure Accountability, Adopt Meaningful Security Force Reform Read more »

Mozambique: Mozambique Begins Hearing Into Police's Role in Post-Election Violence and Killings

Hearings Should Lead to Accountability and Reform Read more »