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A WeChat post by the state television station in Linxia shows how a mosque was closed and turned into a cloth shoe poverty alleviation workshop in Huangniwan Village in August 2018, Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province, China, May 14, 2020.

November 22, 2023

China: Mosques Shuttered, Razed, Altered in Muslim Areas

The Chinese government is significantly reducing the number of mosques in Ningxia and Gansu provinces under its “consolidating mosques” policy, in violation of the right to freedom of religion.

Middle East/North Africa

November 21, 2023
News Release
UAE: Migrant Worker Abuses Linked to Broader Climate Harms
Americas

November 21, 2023
News Release
Guatemala: Renewed Attacks Against Democracy
Middle East/North Africa

November 16, 2023
Dispatches
Israeli Authorities’ Cutting of Water Leading to Public Health Crisis in Gaza

A. Kayum Ahmed

Special Advisor, Right to Health

Latest News

November 21, 2023 News Release

EU Reports Show Need to Fix GSP Trade Regulation
November 21, 2023 Commentary

The Trans Community Demands that US Lawmakers End the Onslaught of Attacks

Published In Los Angeles Blade
November 21, 2023 News Release

Philippines: Lawmakers Threaten Rights Body on Abortion
November 20, 2023 Dispatches

South Africa Mulls Major Immigration Overhaul
November 20, 2023 Dispatches

Pakistan Faces Severe Voter Gender Gap
November 20, 2023 Commentary

Rights Defender’s Long Sentence Shows Turkey’s Authoritarian Path

Published In Church Times
November 20, 2023 News Release

Yemen: Prioritize Protection of Children
November 20, 2023 News Release

FIFA: No Remedy for Qatar Migrant Worker Abuses
November 19, 2023 News Release

China: Allow Commemorations of ‘White Paper’ Protests
November 19, 2023 News Release

Australia: Urge Laos to Address Rights Abuses
November 17, 2023 Dispatches

Five Anti-War Price Tags, Seven Years in Russian Prison
November 17, 2023 Dispatches

Survivors Demand Change to Japan’s ‘Hostage Justice’ System
November 17, 2023 Commentary

Next Central American Bank President Crucial for Rights in the Region

Published In El País

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Videos

Reports

November 22, 2023 Report

China: Mosques Shuttered, Razed, Altered in Muslim Areas

Curbing Islam via ‘Consolidation’ Policy in Ningxia, Gansu Provinces
November 14, 2023 Report

Gaza: Unlawful Israeli Hospital Strikes Worsen Health Crisis

Israel’s Blockade, Bombardment Decimate Healthcare System; Investigate as War Crimes
November 16, 2023 Report

Yemen: Aden Electricity, Water Cuts Threaten Rights

Government, Southern Transitional Council Failures Leading to Multiple Violations
November 15, 2023 Report

Mental Health Crisis Support Rooted in Community and Human Rights

A Case Study

Most Viewed

October 18, 2023 News Release

Israel/Palestine: Videos of Hamas-Led Attacks Verified
March 7, 2013 Report

"This Old Man Can Feed Us, You Will Marry Him"
April 27, 2021 Report

A Threshold Crossed
October 12, 2023 News Release

Israel: White Phosphorus Used in Gaza, Lebanon
November 16, 2023 Dispatches

Belgium Overcomes EU Struggles to Send Strong Message on Gaza

Africa

Africa

November 20, 2023
Dispatches
South Africa Mulls Major Immigration Overhaul

Nomathamsanqa Masiko-Mpaka

Researcher

Lauren Seibert

Researcher, Refugee and Migrant Rights Division

November 14, 2023 News Release

Uganda: Rights Concerns Over License Plate Tracking

November 13, 2023 Commentary

Darfur Civilians in Jeopardy

Published In
Americas

Americas

November 21, 2023
News Release
Guatemala: Renewed Attacks Against Democracy

November 17, 2023 Commentary

Next Central American Bank President Crucial for Rights in the Region

Published In El País

November 10, 2023 Commentary

As Gaza Burns, Other Countries Are Quietly, Illegally Dumping Refugees

Published In The Hill
Asia

Asia

November 21, 2023
News Release
Philippines: Lawmakers Threaten Rights Body on Abortion

November 20, 2023 Dispatches

Pakistan Faces Severe Voter Gender Gap

November 19, 2023 News Release

China: Allow Commemorations of ‘White Paper’ Protests
Europe/Central Asia

Europe/Central Asia

November 21, 2023
News Release
EU Reports Show Need to Fix GSP Trade Regulation

November 20, 2023 Commentary

Rights Defender’s Long Sentence Shows Turkey’s Authoritarian Path

Published In Church Times

November 17, 2023 Dispatches

Five Anti-War Price Tags, Seven Years in Russian Prison
Middle East/North Africa

Middle East/North Africa

November 21, 2023
News Release
UAE: Migrant Worker Abuses Linked to Broader Climate Harms

November 20, 2023 News Release

Yemen: Prioritize Protection of Children

November 20, 2023 News Release

FIFA: No Remedy for Qatar Migrant Worker Abuses
United States

United States

November 21, 2023
Commentary
The Trans Community Demands that US Lawmakers End the Onslaught of Attacks

Bria Nelson

Researcher and Advocate, Racial Justice and Equity

Published in: Los Angeles Blade

November 15, 2023 Commentary

When Biden Meets Xi

Published In Foreign Policy in Focus

November 15, 2023 News Release

Mental Health Crisis Support Rooted in Community

Arms

Global

November 14, 2023
News Release
Landmines: New Use Despite Global Ban

November 6, 2023 News Release

Suspend Arms to Israel, Palestinian Armed Groups

November 5, 2023 Report

Northwest Syria: Government Uses Cluster Munitions
Children's Rights

Middle East/North Africa

November 20, 2023
News Release
Yemen: Prioritize Protection of Children

November 9, 2023 News Release

Ukraine: War’s Toll on Schools, Children’s Future

October 29, 2023 Dispatches

Students, Schools Under Attack Despite Landmark UN Resolution
Crisis and Conflict

Canada

November 15, 2023
Commentary
In the Israel-Palestine Crisis, Preventing Mass Atrocities is Key

Farida Deif

Canada Director

Published in: The Hill Times

November 14, 2023 News Release

Lebanon: Israeli Strike an Apparent War Crime

November 14, 2023 Report

Gaza: Unlawful Israeli Hospital Strikes Worsen Health Crisis
Disability Rights

Canada

November 15, 2023
News Release
Mental Health Crisis Support Rooted in Community

November 10, 2023 Dispatches

Older People Not Spared in Hostilities in Israel/Palestine

November 1, 2023 Report

Gaza: Israeli Attacks, Blockade Devastating for People with Disabilities
Economic Justice and Rights

Europe/Central Asia

November 21, 2023
News Release
EU Reports Show Need to Fix GSP Trade Regulation

November 16, 2023 Commentary

Is Your Brand Paying Its Share to Reduce Bangladesh Workers’ Wage Despair?

Published In Sourcing Journal

November 16, 2023 Report

Yemen: Aden Electricity, Water Cuts Threaten Rights
Environment and Human Rights

Middle East/North Africa

November 21, 2023
News Release
UAE: Migrant Worker Abuses Linked to Broader Climate Harms

November 10, 2023 Dispatches

EU Foreign Ministers Should Urge UAE Rights Progress Ahead of COP28

November 9, 2023 Dispatches

Latest Findings on Extreme Heat and Pregnancy in Pakistan
Free Speech

Asia

November 19, 2023
News Release
China: Allow Commemorations of ‘White Paper’ Protests

November 17, 2023 Dispatches

Five Anti-War Price Tags, Seven Years in Russian Prison

November 16, 2023 News Release

Bangladesh: UN Rights Review Amid Violent Crackdown
Health

Middle East/North Africa

November 21, 2023
News Release
UAE: Migrant Worker Abuses Linked to Broader Climate Harms

November 16, 2023 Dispatches

Israeli Authorities’ Cutting of Water Leading to Public Health Crisis in Gaza

November 7, 2023 News Release

Gaza: Israeli Ambulance Strike Apparently Unlawful
LGBT Rights

United States

November 21, 2023
Commentary
The Trans Community Demands that US Lawmakers End the Onslaught of Attacks

Bria Nelson

Researcher and Advocate, Racial Justice and Equity

Published in: Los Angeles Blade

November 15, 2023 News Release

Uzbekistan: Take Action on Rights Abuses Raised at UN Review

November 8, 2023 Dispatches

UN Committee Criticizes US Record on LGBT Rights
Refugees and Migrants

Middle East/North Africa

November 21, 2023
News Release
UAE: Migrant Worker Abuses Linked to Broader Climate Harms

November 20, 2023 Dispatches

South Africa Mulls Major Immigration Overhaul

November 20, 2023 News Release

FIFA: No Remedy for Qatar Migrant Worker Abuses
Rights of Older People

Middle East/North Africa

November 10, 2023
Dispatches
Older People Not Spared in Hostilities in Israel/Palestine

Bridget Sleap

Senior Researcher, Rights of Older People

July 11, 2023 Interview

Interview: Victory for People with Disabilities and Older Persons in Mexico

June 30, 2023 Dispatches

Extreme Heat Signals Need for Inclusive Climate Action
International Justice

Syria

November 16, 2023
News Release
World Court Rules Against Syria in Torture Case

October 26, 2023 Dispatches

Mokom Case Falls Flat in Central African Republic

October 25, 2023 Dispatches

Countries Should Back ICC Investigation on Israel-Palestine
Technology and Rights

Middle East/North Africa

November 15, 2023
News Release
Gaza: Communications Blackout Imminent Due to Fuel Shortage

November 14, 2023 News Release

Uganda: Rights Concerns Over License Plate Tracking

November 13, 2023 Dispatches

Will the EU Give Companies Selling Spyware and Stalkerware a Free Pass?
Terrorism / Counterterrorism

Africa

November 1, 2023
Report
Mali: Islamist Armed Groups, Army Target Civilians

September 25, 2023 Report

Iraq: Torture Survivors Await US Redress, Accountability

July 24, 2023 Report

Mali: New Atrocities by Malian Army, Apparent Wagner Fighters
Torture

Middle East/North Africa

September 25, 2023
Report
Iraq: Torture Survivors Await US Redress, Accountability

September 20, 2023 Commentary

How Brute Violence Became Egypt’s Answer to Virtually Everything

Published In Foreign Policy in Focus

September 1, 2023 News Release

Bahrain: Address Hunger Strike Grievances
United Nations

Asia

November 16, 2023
News Release
Bangladesh: UN Rights Review Amid Violent Crackdown

November 15, 2023 News Release

Uzbekistan: Take Action on Rights Abuses Raised at UN Review

November 8, 2023 Dispatches

UN Committee Criticizes US Record on LGBT Rights
Women's Rights

Asia

November 21, 2023
News Release
Philippines: Lawmakers Threaten Rights Body on Abortion

November 20, 2023 Dispatches

Pakistan Faces Severe Voter Gender Gap

November 14, 2023 News Release

US National Climate Report Highlights Climate Harms to Pregnancy, Newborns