Category: Human Rights

Speaking to the General Assembly, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini, argued that the agency is indispensable for the stability and rebuilding of the shattered Gaza Strip – and the wider region. He underlined that a “virulent” disinformation campaign has tarnished its reputation and strangled its funds. “Curtailing or ending UNRWA’s services will have grave consequences for […]

(Mexico City) – The care system bill submitted to lawmakers by the government of Mexico City fails to guarantee autonomy, equality, and protection from abuse for people with disabilities and older people, Human Rights Watch said today.  The Mexico City Congress has formed a committee of experts to organize a public consultation on proposals for […]

Summary: A federal judge in Chicago has ordered the release of hundreds of immigrants held in ICE detention, ruling that their arrests likely violated a longstanding consent decree. The decision delivers a major setback to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown and raises questions about the legality of recent enforcement operations. A US District Court in […]

(New York) – Governments negotiating a new global treaty on gig work should strengthen the draft text to ensure fair wages and social security for these workers and protect them from exploitative management, Human Rights Watch said today, submitting a briefing with proposals for the treaty. The International Labour Organization (ILO) is currently developing the first […]

Increased cooperation between Thai and Vietnamese authorities is putting Vietnamese refugees and asylum seekers in Thailand at heightened risk of forcible return to Vietnam. Vietnam and Thailand are cooperating more closely and exchanging information about Vietnamese exiles, particularly since early 2024 when the two countries began negotiating an extradition treaty. Thai police should stop arresting […]

The Australian government’s proposed amendments to its sanctions regulations are an important step toward accountability for Taliban officials and others responsible for serious abuses in Afghanistan, Human Rights Watch said in a recent submission to the Australian government. The amended Autonomous Sanctions Regulations introduce new listing criteria that are specific to Afghanistan and will enable the […]

(Beirut) – Lebanese authorities released Hannibal Gaddafi, the son of Libya’s former leader Muammar Gaddafi, on November 10, 2025, ending nearly 10 years of arbitrary detention without trial, Human Rights Watch said today. While judicial authorities’ decision to end Gaddafi’s unlawful treatment is a long overdue step in the right direction, they should also formally drop all […]

Summary: Human rights organizations have accused El Salvador of torturing Venezuelan nationals deported from the United States earlier this year. A new report details systematic abuse inside the country’s maximum-security prison, raising questions about U.S. complicity and international accountability. Human Rights Watch (HRW) and regional advocacy group Cristosal released an 81-page report this week alleging […]

Turkish authorities are increasingly restricting the legal residency of Uyghurs seeking safety from the Chinese government. Until recently, Uyghurs who escaped repression at home felt safe in Türkiye, but as China-Türkiye relations warm, and the Erdoğan government cracks down on refugees and migrants, many are growing fearful. The Turkish government should stop deporting Uyghurs to […]

Thirteen survivors have been rescued by Malaysian authorities, but dozens remain missing. Another vessel with about 230 people on board is reportedly still at sea, raising fears of further tragedy. Thousands of Rohingya refugees continue to attempt perilous journeys across the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea in search of safety, as conditions worsen in […]