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Reported U.S. Strike in the Caribbean Sea Would Violate International Human Rights Law

We call for a prompt, thorough, independent, impartial and transparent investigation into this strike.

September 3, 2025

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Georgia: Sentencing of Protestors Reveals Abuse of Justice System to Silence Dissent

The trials of Andro Chichinadze, Saba Skhvitaridze and the others show that the Georgian government is punishing protesters and silencing…

September 3, 2025

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USA: Court Misses Chance to Rein in Google’s Power

A US Judge ruled that Google does not have to sell its Android operating system or its Chrome browser but…

September 3, 2025

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Syria: New Investigation Reveals Evidence Government and Affiliated Forces Extrajudicially Executed Dozens of Druze People in Suwayda

These horrific human rights violations are yet another grim reminder of the deadly consequences of impunity for sectarian-based killings in Syria,

September 2, 2025

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Indonesia: Authorities Must Investigate Eight Deaths Following Violent Crackdown on Protests

Nobody should die while exercising their right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.

September 1, 2025

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Afghanistan: Urgent Humanitarian Aid Needed for Earthquake Survivors

In times of crisis, it is vital that human rights protections are at the heart of the response.

September 1, 2025

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Poland: Twitter/X Facilitated Spread of Anti-LGBTI Hatred and Harassment

Through inadequate content moderation practices and a lack of human rights due diligence, X has contributed to human abuses against…

September 1, 2025

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Trump Administration Seeks to Elude Human Rights Scrutiny by Not Participating in UN Human Rights Review

The UPR is one of the few processes where every government, including our own, has an opportunity to both report…

August 29, 2025

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Why Are Big Tech Companies a Threat to Human Rights?

Governments must rein in Big Tech and put people’s rights first.

August 29, 2025

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Syria: New Government Must Ensure Truth, Justice and Reparations for the Disappeared

Syria’s government must establish truth, justice and reparations for tens of thousands of disappeared persons and search for people still…

August 29, 2025

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Poland: End Investigation into Conduct of Doctor who Provided a Lawful Late-Term Abortion

Abortion is an integral part of comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services and as essential healthcare, it should not be…

August 28, 2025

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China: Still No Accountability for Crimes Against Humanity in Xinjiang, Three Years After Major UN Report

Every day without action means more families are torn apart.

August 28, 2025