Nigeria: Submission to the EU Delegation to Nigeria Ahead of EU-Nigeria Human Rights Dialogue

Human Rights Watch welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the Delegation of the European Union to the Federal Republic of Nigeria & ECOWAS (the "EU Delegation") ahead of… Read more »

Rwanda: Politician Convicted for Harming The Country's Image

Respect Free Speech; Free Detainees; Repeal Abusive Penal Code Provision Read more »

Kenya: Submission to the UN Committee On Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

We write in advance of the 72nd pre-session of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights regarding Kenya's compliance with the International Covenant on Economic,… Read more »

Mauritania: Submission to the UN Committee On the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women

We write in advance of the 84th session of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women regarding Mauritania's compliance with the Convention on the Elimination… Read more »

Tunisia: Déjà Vu in Front of the Tunisian Courthouse

Veteran Human Rights Activists Rally against New Political Trials Read more »

Malawi: Malawi - Submission to the UN Committee On Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

We write in advance of the 72nd pre-session of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights regarding Malawi's compliance with the International Covenant on Economic,… Read more »

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 »

Egypt: Egypt - a Year of Whitewashing Despite Dire Crisis

The Egyptian government failed to ease the ongoing repression campaign against critics in 2022 or repeal laws curtailing basic freedoms, Human Rights Watch said today in its World… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's President Politicizes Refugee Rights

This week, Rwandan President Paul Kagame delivered a stark warning to refugees fleeing renewed violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo: "We cannot keep being host to refugees… Read more »

Tanzania: Hassan Takes 'Important Step' on Rally Ban, 'But More Needs to Be Done'

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan last week ended a six-year ban on politicians holding political rallies and meetings outside of election periods. This is an important step… Read more »

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 »

Burundi: Human Rights Lawyer Still Detained Despite Acquittal - Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Defender Still Detained Despite Acquittal Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Should Bring its Nationals Home From Syria - Human Rights Watch

"I'm an 'accidental terrorist,'" Khadija, a 54-year-old South African woman, told me with a rueful laugh. She was seated in a battered tent in Roj, a detention camp on a windswept… Read more »

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 »

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 »

Africa: Qatar - FIFA World Cup Ending Without Migrant Remedy Fund

Final Falls on International Migrants Day Read more »

South Sudan: Has South Sudan's Conflict Really Ended?

Accountability for Conflict Related Abuses Key Read more »

South Africa: South African Leadership Makes Moves to Decriminalize Sex Work

The South African government has finally moved to decriminalize sex work as part of its efforts to combat increased reports of abuse against women, including gender based violence… Read more »

Nigeria: Reports Allege Nigerian Army Abuses

Government Should Investigate Allegations of Forced Abortions, Killing of Children Read more »

Sudan: Pact Omits Key Justice Reforms

Critically Important to End Impunity Read more »

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 »

Tunisia: Domestic Violence Law Not Protecting Women

Five Years After Landmark Vote, Poor Enforcement, Few Resources Read more »

Ghana: Shackled in Ghana for Mental Health Conditions

They Broke Her Spirit but Should Instead Break the Chains Read more »

Africa: Qatar and FIFA's Callous Response to a Migrant Worker's Death

Migrant Workers, Their Families Should be Compensated for Abuses Read more »