Egypt: Data of Tens of Thousands of Students Compromised

Leakage of Sensitive, Private Information Could Lead to Serious Harm Read more »

Egypt: Tens of Thousands of Students Exposed to Risk of Harm

Without Child Data Protections, Sensitive Data Left Unprotected for Months Read more »

Libya: Govt, Authorities Crackdown on Nongovernmental Groups

Severe Restrictions on Local, International Civil Society Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: 146 Organisations Condemn Lawsuit Brought By Dan Gertler Against the 'Congo Is Not for Sale' Anti-Corruption Coalition

A group of 146 civil society organisations today express their serious concern about the legal proceedings filed in the Democratic Republic of Congo by Israeli businessman Dan… Read more »

Angola: Angolan Forces Linked to Abuses Against Migrant Women

Authorities Should Investigate Reports of Rape, Other Crimes Read more »

Tunisia: Free Arbitrarily Detained Ex-Prime Minister - Human Rights Watch

Opposition Leader Held on Vague Terrorism Charges Read more »

Libya: Weak UN Resolution On Libya Exposes EU Bias

Missed Opportunity to Tackle EU Responsibility in Migrant Rights Violations Read more »

Uganda: Would the Pope Fall Foul of Uganda's Pending Anti-Lgbtq+ Law?

Ugandan lawmakers have passed extreme legislation, that includes the death penalty for repeat offenders, requires people to report anyone suspected of being gay or lesbian to the… Read more »

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

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

Central African Republic: Central African Republic - Closing Civic Space

Journalists, Civil Society, Opposition Parties Face Harassment, Restrictions Read more »

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Expels Two French Reporters

Reverse Expulsions, Protect Media Freedom Read more »

Zambia: Zambia's 'Green Kabwe' Plan Should Prioritize Mine Cleanup

Natalie Chilikwela is done with talking. The 18-year-old has experienced the harmful impacts of toxic lead contamination in her hometown of Kabwe her whole life and has listened to… Read more »

Libya: Revoke Repressive Anti-Cybercrime Law - HRW

Release People Held Merely for Peaceful Expression Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Rampant Intercommunal Violence in West

Customary Land Tax Dispute in 2022 Sparks Hundreds of Killings Read more »

Namibia: Namibian Communities Deserve a Say in German Reparations Deal

True Reckoning Requires Involving Descendants of Victims of Colonial Era Abuses Read more »

Zambia: Call for Zambian Govt to Repeal Law That Restricts Civil Society

Align Domestic Laws with International Standards Read more »

Tanzania: Govt Undermines Right to Health of Maasai Community

Visiting US Vice President Kamala Harris Should Urge Government to Respect Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania Undermines Right to Health of Maasai Community

Visiting US Vice President Should Urge Government to Respect Rights Read more »

Libya: UN Experts Find War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity in Libya

Continued Investigation of Rights Situation in the Country Remains Essential Read more »

Egypt: Exile or Prison - Egypt's Offer to Critics Abroad

Egypt Should End Persecution of Critics, Open Dialogue Read more »

Central Africa: Decade After Takeover, Justice Still Needed

On March 24, 2013, an alliance of rebel groups known as the Seleka took control of Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic. By then they had also seized control of most… Read more »

Ethiopia: U.S. Recognizes Atrocities in Conflict

In-Depth, Independent Investigations Needed to Advance Justice, Redress for Victims Read more »

Ethiopia: Statement On Ethiopia During HRC Interactive Dialogue

52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council 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 »

Tunisia: EU Should Privilege Human Rights Over Politics

Joint Letter to EU Foreign Ministers Read more »