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2025 may be seen as a tipping point for global human rights. With the US undermining the global human rights system, who will rise in its defense? #Rights2026
Reflecting on 2025 in our annual World Report, we remember the necessity of standing up for human rights.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4aagjDl
Reflecting on 2025 in our annual World Report, we remember the necessity of standing up for human rights.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4aagjDl
A Hong Kong court gave media publisher and democracy advocate Jimmy Lai 20 years in prison. Six former executives and editors of Apple Daily also received sentences.
Governments should denounce the convictions of Lai and his former staff and press for their immediate release.
Governments should denounce the convictions of Lai and his former staff and press for their immediate release.
February 9, 2026 at 5:03 PM
A Hong Kong court gave media publisher and democracy advocate Jimmy Lai 20 years in prison. Six former executives and editors of Apple Daily also received sentences.
Governments should denounce the convictions of Lai and his former staff and press for their immediate release.
Governments should denounce the convictions of Lai and his former staff and press for their immediate release.
Israeli forces escalated their atrocities in 2025, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, acts of genocide, and ethnic cleansing against Palestinians. #Rights2026
Read more in our World Report 2026:
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Israel’s Extermination, Ethnic Cleansing Escalate
Israeli forces escalated their atrocities in 2025, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, acts of genocide, and ethnic cleansing against Palestinians.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Israeli forces escalated their atrocities in 2025, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, acts of genocide, and ethnic cleansing against Palestinians. #Rights2026
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The Chinese government under Xi Jinping has amassed an increasingly disastrous human rights record, expanding and deepening its crackdown on fundamental freedoms. #Rights2026
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China: Repression Deepens, Extends Abroad
The Chinese government intensified its repression across the country in 2025.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:00 AM
The Chinese government under Xi Jinping has amassed an increasingly disastrous human rights record, expanding and deepening its crackdown on fundamental freedoms. #Rights2026
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Civilians in Sudan, South Sudan, and Ethiopia are bearing the brunt of abusive armed conflicts in which the warring parties frequently and often deliberately target them. #Rights2026
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Horn/East Africa: War Crimes, Election Repression
Civilians in Sudan, South Suda,n and Ethiopia are bearing the brunt of abusive armed conflicts in which the warring parties frequently and often deliberately target them.
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February 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Civilians in Sudan, South Sudan, and Ethiopia are bearing the brunt of abusive armed conflicts in which the warring parties frequently and often deliberately target them. #Rights2026
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The Syrian transitional government took initial steps in 2025 to advance justice and accountability for abuses committed by the former government. However, these efforts cannot be selective or one-sided. #Rights2026
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Learn more in our World Report 2026:
Syria: Renewed Hope for Justice, Accountability
The Syrian transitional government took initial steps in 2025 to advance justice and accountability for crimes and abuses committed by the former government.
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February 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The Syrian transitional government took initial steps in 2025 to advance justice and accountability for abuses committed by the former government. However, these efforts cannot be selective or one-sided. #Rights2026
Learn more in our World Report 2026:
Learn more in our World Report 2026:
The Taliban authorities in Afghanistan in 2025 increased their repression of women and girls and enforced new regulations further curbing media freedom. #Rights2026
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Afghanistan: Taliban Repression Intensifies
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February 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM
The Taliban authorities in Afghanistan in 2025 increased their repression of women and girls and enforced new regulations further curbing media freedom. #Rights2026
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Some Latin American and Caribbean governments are violating rights of noncitizens at the Trump administration’s behest, while others are using Trump’s policies and rhetoric as cover for abuses. #Rights2026
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Read HRW's World Report 2026:
Americas: Trump’s Influence Prompts Abuses
Some Latin American and Caribbean governments are violating rights of noncitizens at the Trump administration’s behest, while others are using Trump’s policies and rhetoric as cover for abuses against...
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February 7, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Some Latin American and Caribbean governments are violating rights of noncitizens at the Trump administration’s behest, while others are using Trump’s policies and rhetoric as cover for abuses. #Rights2026
Read HRW's World Report 2026:
Read HRW's World Report 2026:
Iranian authorities in 2025 carried out executions on a scale unseen since the late 1980s, carried out mass killings in response to protests, conducted mass and arbitrary arrests, and ratcheted up repression. #Rights2026
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Iran: Human Rights Situation Spirals Deeper into Crisis
Iranian authorities carried out executions on a scale unseen since the late 1980s, conducted mass and arbitrary arrests, and ratcheted up repression, especially following the June armed conflict with ...
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February 7, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Iranian authorities in 2025 carried out executions on a scale unseen since the late 1980s, carried out mass killings in response to protests, conducted mass and arbitrary arrests, and ratcheted up repression. #Rights2026
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People in Central African countries have faced increasing risks in the past year, whether under attack or forcibly displaced in eastern Congo, or facing suppression of basic rights elsewhere in the region. #Rights2026
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Central Africa: Civilians at Risk in Eastern Congo
Abuses against civilians by government forces and armed groups have become rampant in the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
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February 7, 2026 at 9:45 AM
People in Central African countries have faced increasing risks in the past year, whether under attack or forcibly displaced in eastern Congo, or facing suppression of basic rights elsewhere in the region. #Rights2026
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Read more in HRW's World Report:
HRW’s Laetitia Bader and @jbgallopin.bsky.social traveled to eastern Chad in December where they interviewed dozens of refugees who had fled El Fasher, the capital of Sudan’s North Darfur state, following the takeover of the city by the Rapid Support Forces.
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Interview: Investigating the Downfall of El Fasher, Sudan
Laetitia Bader, Human Rights Watch’s deputy Africa director, and Jean-Baptiste Gallopin, senior Crisis and Conflict advisor, traveled to eastern Chad in mid-December 2025 where they interviewed dozens...
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February 6, 2026 at 5:28 PM
HRW’s Laetitia Bader and @jbgallopin.bsky.social traveled to eastern Chad in December where they interviewed dozens of refugees who had fled El Fasher, the capital of Sudan’s North Darfur state, following the takeover of the city by the Rapid Support Forces.
New Q&A:
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Break the authoritarian wave, stand up for human rights — this is the challenge of our generation.
As we reflect on the events of 2025 in our annual World Report, we remember that standing up for global human rights is imperative. #Rights2026
As we reflect on the events of 2025 in our annual World Report, we remember that standing up for global human rights is imperative. #Rights2026
World Report 2026
World Report 2026, Human Rights Watch's 36th annual review of human rights practices and trends around the globe, reviews developments in more than 100 countries.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Break the authoritarian wave, stand up for human rights — this is the challenge of our generation.
As we reflect on the events of 2025 in our annual World Report, we remember that standing up for global human rights is imperative. #Rights2026
As we reflect on the events of 2025 in our annual World Report, we remember that standing up for global human rights is imperative. #Rights2026
"The world's largest humanitarian crisis as we speak."
The crisis in Sudan is of staggering proportions, with more than 13 million people displaced.
HRW's Mausi Segun discusses more at the launch of our World Report 2026:
The crisis in Sudan is of staggering proportions, with more than 13 million people displaced.
HRW's Mausi Segun discusses more at the launch of our World Report 2026:
February 5, 2026 at 6:02 PM
"The world's largest humanitarian crisis as we speak."
The crisis in Sudan is of staggering proportions, with more than 13 million people displaced.
HRW's Mausi Segun discusses more at the launch of our World Report 2026:
The crisis in Sudan is of staggering proportions, with more than 13 million people displaced.
HRW's Mausi Segun discusses more at the launch of our World Report 2026:
"The human rights situation in Latin America is dire, but it's not inevitable," says HRW's Juan Pappier at the launch of our World Report 2026.
Hear more from the launch of WR26: https://bit.ly/4rRh7Vh
Read the report: https://bit.ly/4qlI7ed
Hear more from the launch of WR26: https://bit.ly/4rRh7Vh
Read the report: https://bit.ly/4qlI7ed
February 4, 2026 at 8:46 PM
"The human rights situation in Latin America is dire, but it's not inevitable," says HRW's Juan Pappier at the launch of our World Report 2026.
Hear more from the launch of WR26: https://bit.ly/4rRh7Vh
Read the report: https://bit.ly/4qlI7ed
Hear more from the launch of WR26: https://bit.ly/4rRh7Vh
Read the report: https://bit.ly/4qlI7ed
2025 may be seen as a tipping point for global human rights. With the US undermining the global human rights system, who will rise in its defense? #Rights2026
Reflecting on 2025 in our annual World Report, we remember the necessity of standing up for human rights.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4aagjDl
Reflecting on 2025 in our annual World Report, we remember the necessity of standing up for human rights.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4aagjDl
February 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM
2025 may be seen as a tipping point for global human rights. With the US undermining the global human rights system, who will rise in its defense? #Rights2026
Reflecting on 2025 in our annual World Report, we remember the necessity of standing up for human rights.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4aagjDl
Reflecting on 2025 in our annual World Report, we remember the necessity of standing up for human rights.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4aagjDl
What do taxes have to do with human rights?
New York is hosting negotiations for a UN Convention on International Tax Cooperation this week. HRW's @sarahsaadoun.bsky.social explains more ⤵️
New York is hosting negotiations for a UN Convention on International Tax Cooperation this week. HRW's @sarahsaadoun.bsky.social explains more ⤵️
February 3, 2026 at 4:01 PM
What do taxes have to do with human rights?
New York is hosting negotiations for a UN Convention on International Tax Cooperation this week. HRW's @sarahsaadoun.bsky.social explains more ⤵️
New York is hosting negotiations for a UN Convention on International Tax Cooperation this week. HRW's @sarahsaadoun.bsky.social explains more ⤵️
A reminder: Immigrant Rights are Human Rights.
Olivia Dean, Bad Bunny, Shaboozey, and others shared calls for all people to be treated with humanity and dignity during the Grammys on Sunday, which took place amid the Trump administration’s intensified immigration crackdown.
Olivia Dean, Bad Bunny, Shaboozey, and others shared calls for all people to be treated with humanity and dignity during the Grammys on Sunday, which took place amid the Trump administration’s intensified immigration crackdown.
February 2, 2026 at 8:58 PM
A reminder: Immigrant Rights are Human Rights.
Olivia Dean, Bad Bunny, Shaboozey, and others shared calls for all people to be treated with humanity and dignity during the Grammys on Sunday, which took place amid the Trump administration’s intensified immigration crackdown.
Olivia Dean, Bad Bunny, Shaboozey, and others shared calls for all people to be treated with humanity and dignity during the Grammys on Sunday, which took place amid the Trump administration’s intensified immigration crackdown.
Over one million Ukrainians are enduring freezing temperatures with intermittent heat, water, and electricity due to Russia’s attacks on civilian infrastructure.
Russia should cease targeting Ukraine’s energy grid and inflicting inhumane conditions on civilians.
Russia should cease targeting Ukraine’s energy grid and inflicting inhumane conditions on civilians.
February 2, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Over one million Ukrainians are enduring freezing temperatures with intermittent heat, water, and electricity due to Russia’s attacks on civilian infrastructure.
Russia should cease targeting Ukraine’s energy grid and inflicting inhumane conditions on civilians.
Russia should cease targeting Ukraine’s energy grid and inflicting inhumane conditions on civilians.
The rules meant to protect rights are fraying. What comes next?
HRW Executive Director Philippe Bolopion lays out an answer in TIME Ideas.
Watch for more details in HRW’s World Report 2026, launching Feb. 4.
https://www.hrw.org/news/2026/02/01/will-human-rights-survive-the-donald-trump-era
HRW Executive Director Philippe Bolopion lays out an answer in TIME Ideas.
Watch for more details in HRW’s World Report 2026, launching Feb. 4.
https://www.hrw.org/news/2026/02/01/will-human-rights-survive-the-donald-trump-era
February 1, 2026 at 4:58 PM
The rules meant to protect rights are fraying. What comes next?
HRW Executive Director Philippe Bolopion lays out an answer in TIME Ideas.
Watch for more details in HRW’s World Report 2026, launching Feb. 4.
https://www.hrw.org/news/2026/02/01/will-human-rights-survive-the-donald-trump-era
HRW Executive Director Philippe Bolopion lays out an answer in TIME Ideas.
Watch for more details in HRW’s World Report 2026, launching Feb. 4.
https://www.hrw.org/news/2026/02/01/will-human-rights-survive-the-donald-trump-era
Five years have passed since Myanmar’s military staged a coup against the government.
Since February 1, 2021, the junta has decimated almost every facet of life in Myanmar.
The junta’s impunity needs to end.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4a41O4g
Since February 1, 2021, the junta has decimated almost every facet of life in Myanmar.
The junta’s impunity needs to end.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4a41O4g
January 31, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Five years have passed since Myanmar’s military staged a coup against the government.
Since February 1, 2021, the junta has decimated almost every facet of life in Myanmar.
The junta’s impunity needs to end.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4a41O4g
Since February 1, 2021, the junta has decimated almost every facet of life in Myanmar.
The junta’s impunity needs to end.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4a41O4g
One year ago, Israeli authorities began “Operation Iron Wall,” forcibly removing 32,000 Palestinians from their homes in West Bank refugee camps.
HRW documented the forced displacement, which amounts to war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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HRW documented the forced displacement, which amounts to war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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West Bank: Israel Emptying Refugee Camps a Crime Against Humanity
The Israeli government’s forced displacement of the populations of three West Bank refugee camps in January and February 2025 amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity, Human Rights Watch said ...
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January 30, 2026 at 7:50 PM
One year ago, Israeli authorities began “Operation Iron Wall,” forcibly removing 32,000 Palestinians from their homes in West Bank refugee camps.
HRW documented the forced displacement, which amounts to war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Read more:
HRW documented the forced displacement, which amounts to war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Read more:
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Cattle ranching is the leading driver of deforestation in Brazil + traceability is essential to stop deforestation and protect local communities.
Postponing Pará’s cattle traceability system until 2030 weakens transparency and allows deforestation-linked beef to keep flowing through supply chains.
Postponing Pará’s cattle traceability system until 2030 weakens transparency and allows deforestation-linked beef to keep flowing through supply chains.
Delay on Tracing Cattle Endangers Brazil’s Amazon
January 2026 was meant to be when the government of the Brazilian state of Pará would roll out a new system, initially announced in 2023, to ensure the traceability of all cattle across its vast herd.
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January 29, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Cattle ranching is the leading driver of deforestation in Brazil + traceability is essential to stop deforestation and protect local communities.
Postponing Pará’s cattle traceability system until 2030 weakens transparency and allows deforestation-linked beef to keep flowing through supply chains.
Postponing Pará’s cattle traceability system until 2030 weakens transparency and allows deforestation-linked beef to keep flowing through supply chains.
Amid reports that ICE has used facial recognition technology in Minneapolis, a reminder that there is no safe use for this tech on streets or at borders.
Governments should stop using it in public spaces and in immigration and asylum contexts.
Governments should stop using it in public spaces and in immigration and asylum contexts.
How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are
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January 30, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Amid reports that ICE has used facial recognition technology in Minneapolis, a reminder that there is no safe use for this tech on streets or at borders.
Governments should stop using it in public spaces and in immigration and asylum contexts.
Governments should stop using it in public spaces and in immigration and asylum contexts.
Uganda’s longstanding pattern of abuse against opposition has risen to alarming levels.
Since presidential elections took place on January 15, Ugandan authorities have intensified attacks on the country’s main opposition party.
Since presidential elections took place on January 15, Ugandan authorities have intensified attacks on the country’s main opposition party.
Uganda: Post Election Assault on Political Opposition
Ugandan authorities have intensified attacks on the country’s main opposition party since presidential elections took place on January 15, 2026.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Uganda’s longstanding pattern of abuse against opposition has risen to alarming levels.
Since presidential elections took place on January 15, Ugandan authorities have intensified attacks on the country’s main opposition party.
Since presidential elections took place on January 15, Ugandan authorities have intensified attacks on the country’s main opposition party.
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And it's a wrap! Merit hearings in the landmark genocide case brought at the #ICJ by Gambia against Myanmar have concluded.
See my @hrw.org colleagues' reflections on the significance of this development in the Rohingya's long struggle for justice: www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...
See my @hrw.org colleagues' reflections on the significance of this development in the Rohingya's long struggle for justice: www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...
January 29, 2026 at 6:57 PM
And it's a wrap! Merit hearings in the landmark genocide case brought at the #ICJ by Gambia against Myanmar have concluded.
See my @hrw.org colleagues' reflections on the significance of this development in the Rohingya's long struggle for justice: www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...
See my @hrw.org colleagues' reflections on the significance of this development in the Rohingya's long struggle for justice: www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...
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#EU 's passivity on eastern #DRCongo crisis is no sign of leadership. At #FAC today, EU ministers should:
⛑️Increase humanitarian aid
⚖️Call for accountability
🚫Urge end of #Rwanda's support to #M23 & #DRCongo's to abusive groups
✍️ Sanction commanders responsible of crimes
@eudiplomacy.bsky.social
⛑️Increase humanitarian aid
⚖️Call for accountability
🚫Urge end of #Rwanda's support to #M23 & #DRCongo's to abusive groups
✍️ Sanction commanders responsible of crimes
@eudiplomacy.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 7:28 AM
#EU 's passivity on eastern #DRCongo crisis is no sign of leadership. At #FAC today, EU ministers should:
⛑️Increase humanitarian aid
⚖️Call for accountability
🚫Urge end of #Rwanda's support to #M23 & #DRCongo's to abusive groups
✍️ Sanction commanders responsible of crimes
@eudiplomacy.bsky.social
⛑️Increase humanitarian aid
⚖️Call for accountability
🚫Urge end of #Rwanda's support to #M23 & #DRCongo's to abusive groups
✍️ Sanction commanders responsible of crimes
@eudiplomacy.bsky.social